Idaho Licensing Requirements and Education
Idaho sets pre-license education, examination, affiliation, and continuing-education requirements for salespersons. This chapter summarizes the path to and maintenance of an Idaho license.
Pre-License Education and Examination
An applicant for an Idaho salesperson license must complete the approved pre-license coursework and pass the licensing examination, which covers national real estate principles and Idaho-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 designated broker to become active.
Affiliation With a Designated Broker
A newly licensed Idaho salesperson may practice only when the license is placed with and supervised by a designated broker. The designated broker accepts responsibility for the salesperson's licensed activity and for the brokerage's trust account. A salesperson who leaves a brokerage generally may not conduct licensed activity until the license is transferred to another designated broker.
Renewal and Continuing Education
Idaho real estate licenses renew on a set cycle, and licensees must complete Commission-approved continuing education 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.
State-specific details
State exam facts
- State regulator
- Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC)
- Exam vendor
- Pearson VUE
- Prelicensing education
- 90 hours (Module 1 + Module 2, 45 hours each)
How many prelicensing hours does Idaho require to become a real estate agent?
Idaho requires 90 hours of pre-license education: a 45-hour Module 1 and a 45-hour Module 2 approved by the Idaho Real Estate Commission before you sit for the state exam.
Who licenses real estate agents in Idaho?
The Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC) licenses salespersons and brokers. IREC uses Pearson VUE to deliver the exam.
How is the Idaho salesperson exam structured?
The Idaho salesperson exam is delivered by Pearson VUE with a national portion and an Idaho state portion, scored separately; you must pass both. Confirm the current scored-question counts in the Pearson VUE Candidate Handbook.
Sources: https://irec.idaho.gov/licensing/, https://home.pearsonvue.com/id/realestate
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