A Practical Guide: Become a Delaware Real Estate Agent
If you’re exploring a career in real estate, Delaware offers a straightforward path to licensure and a strong opportunity to build a flexible, independent career. Whether you’re making a career change or starting something new, understanding the process ahead of time can make the journey feel far more manageable.
Here’s a clear look at how to become a licensed real estate agent in Delaware, and how Central Delaware Real Estate Academy supports you along the way.
Step 1: Complete Delaware’s Required Pre-Licensing Education
Every aspiring real estate agent in Delaware must begin with a 99-hour Salesperson Pre-Licensing Course through a state-approved school. This coursework lays the groundwork for everything that follows.
During the course, students are introduced to:
Delaware and federal real estate law
Contracts and agreements
Real estate math
Ethics and professional responsibilities
At Central Delaware Real Estate Academy, courses are instructor-led and designed to make complex material easier to understand, so students don’t just memorize information, they learn how to apply it.
Once you successfully complete the required coursework, you’re eligible to sit for the licensing exams.
Step 2: Pass the Delaware and National Licensing Exams
Delaware’s real estate exam is divided into two parts:
A national portion covering general real estate principles
A state portion focused on Delaware-specific laws and regulations
You must pass both sections to move forward. State guidelines allow up to three attempts per portion. If you’re unable to pass within those attempts, you’ll be required to retake the pre-licensing course before testing again.
Students who prepare with structured instruction and practice questions often feel more confident navigating both the material and the exam format.
Step 3: Apply for Your Delaware Real Estate License
After passing the exams, you’ll submit your license application through the Delaware Division of Professional Regulation. This application includes:
Proof of completing the 99-hour pre-licensing course
Verification of passing both exam portions
A Broker Statement Form, confirming sponsorship by a licensed Delaware broker
Once approved, you officially become a licensed real estate salesperson in Delaware.
Step 4: Join a REALTOR® Association and the MLS
To actively practice real estate, new agents join one of Delaware’s local REALTOR® associations:
Kent County Association of REALTORS® (KCAR)
Sussex County Association of REALTORS® (SCAOR)
New Castle County Board of REALTORS® (NCCBOR)
Membership also connects you to the Delaware Association of REALTORS® (DAR) and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). You’ll also need to gain access to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), a critical tool for listing and researching properties.
Step 5: Complete Post-Licensing Education
Licensure doesn’t end with the exam. Delaware requires new agents to complete 12 hours of post-licensing education within 90 days of license issuance. These courses focus on professional standards, contracts, representation, and real-world responsibilities to help new agents transition confidently into practice.
Why Students Choose Central Delaware Real Estate Academy
At Central Delaware Real Estate Academy, the goal is to do more than help students meet requirements, it’s about helping them start strong.
Students choose Central Delaware Real Estate Academy for:
Instructors who actively work in Delaware real estate
Small class sizes that encourage questions and discussion
Clear, step-by-step guidance through education, testing, and licensing
If you’re thinking about becoming a real estate agent in Delaware, preparation matters. When upcoming classes open, registration will be available at getlicensedindelaware.com.
Starting your real estate journey begins with education and having the right support makes all the difference.