Delaware Licensing Requirements and Education
Delaware sets pre-license education, examination, affiliation, and continuing-education requirements for salespersons. This chapter summarizes the path to and maintenance of a Delaware license.
Pre-License Education and Examination
An applicant for a Delaware salesperson license must complete approved pre-license education and pass the licensing examination, which covers national real estate principles and Delaware-specific law. Applicants must also meet character and eligibility requirements set by the Commission. Passing the exam is a prerequisite, but the license must be placed with a broker to become active.
Affiliation With a Broker
A newly licensed Delaware salesperson may practice only when the license is placed with and supervised by a licensed Delaware broker. The employing broker accepts responsibility for the salesperson's licensed activity and for the escrow account. A salesperson who leaves a firm generally may not conduct licensed activity until the license is transferred to another broker.
Renewal and Continuing Education
Delaware real estate licenses renew on a set cycle, and licensees must complete Commission-approved continuing education, including required modules, before renewing. Continuing education keeps licensees current with law and practice. Practicing on an expired license, or renewing without completing required education, can subject a licensee to discipline.
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State-specific details
State exam facts
- Exam vendor
- Pearson VUE
- Prelicensing education
- 99 hours of approved salesperson pre-license education
How many prelicensing hours does Delaware require to become a real estate agent?
Delaware requires 99 hours of approved salesperson pre-license education before you sit for the state exam.
Who licenses real estate agents in Delaware?
The Delaware Real Estate Commission, within the Division of Professional Regulation, licenses salespersons and brokers. The Commission uses Pearson VUE to deliver the exam.
How is the Delaware salesperson exam structured?
The Delaware salesperson exam is delivered by Pearson VUE with a national portion and a Delaware state portion, scored separately; you must pass both. Confirm the current scored-question counts in the Pearson VUE Candidate Handbook.
Sources: https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/realestate/, https://home.pearsonvue.com/de/realestate
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