Learn how to become a real estate agent in Delaware with this step-by-step guide. From completing the required 99-hour pre-licensing course to passing the state and national exams, applying for your license, joining a REALTOR® association, and completing post-licensing education, this guide explains the full process and how to get started with confidence.

Thinking about a career in real estate? Discover 26 compelling reasons to get your real estate license, from flexible schedules and income potential to building your own business and helping others through major life moments. Learn why real estate could be the right next step and how to get started in Delaware.

Wondering if in-person real estate school is right for you? This blog explores the benefits of classroom learning, including structure, accountability, real-time interaction, and community support. Backed by credible research, see why many students thrive in instructor-led environments when preparing for the National and Delaware real estate exam.

Get a look inside CDREA’s Winter 2025 Pre-Licensing Course with a week-by-week outline of what students are learning in Real Estate Law. From property ownership to contracts, title, taxes, and transfer of ownership, see how our students are building the foundation needed to prepare for the Delaware licensing exam.

Start your real estate career with momentum by enrolling in CDREA’s Delaware Pre-Licensing Course beginning December 1st. Learn from experienced instructors in a small, supportive class and step into the new year already working toward your real estate license. Limited seats available—register now at getlicensedindelaware.com.

The 99 hour pre-licensing course for Winter 2025 will started on Monday, December 1, 2025 and run through Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Classes will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays in person from 6:00-9:00pm. Classes will be held at 1671 S. State Street in Dover, Delaware. There is a 2 week holiday break with the first day of break starting on Tuesday, December 23rd and classes resuming on Monday, January 5th.

We are proud to partner with our instructors: Doreen Polanco, Sales Instructor; Mike Rushe, Law Instructor; Hollie Fox, Math Instructor.

Ready to start your real estate career in Delaware? Learn exactly how to become a licensed real estate agent. From completing your 99-hour pre-licensing course to passing the state exam, applying for your license, and joining a REALTOR® board. We’ll guide you every step of the way.

The teachers of Central Delaware Real Estate Academy are skilled communicators and mentors at heart. Licensed by the Delaware Real Estate Commission, our educators bring real world expertise, engaging instruction, and mentorship to every class. They prepare students not just to pass the exam but to thrive as Delaware REALTORS®.

At Central Delaware Real Estate Academy, Doreen Polanco brings more than three decades of hands-on experience to the classroom. She doesn’t just teach the principles of real estate, she shows students how those principles play out in real transactions, from first-time homebuyers to investor deals. With her broker level insight and local market expertise, Doreen equips future agents with practical tools they can apply the moment they step into the field.

Discover what’s inside Delaware’s 99-hour real estate pre-licensing course at Central Delaware Real Estate Academy. Learn core subjects, hours, and how to prepare for your exam.

Thinking about a career in real estate? Getting your Delaware real estate license takes just four key steps: complete the 99-hour pre-licensing course, pass the state and national exams, apply with a sponsoring broker, and join a Board of REALTORS®. Learn how Central Delaware Real Estate Academy guides you through the process and sets you up for success.