How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Delaware
Your Step By Step Guide to Getting Your Delaware Real Estate License
Step 1: Complete a State Approved 99 Hour Pre-Licensing Course
Delaware requires all salesperson applicants to complete a 99 hour pre-licensing course through an approved education provider.
This course covers:
Real Estate Law
Real Estate Math
Real Estate Sales
Once you’ve completed your pre-licensing course exams with a 70% or higher, you will receive a certificate that allows you to schedule your exam.
Step 2: Pass the Delaware and National Real Estate Exam
The licensing exam includes:
A national portion
A Delaware state specific portion
You must pass both sections. Delaware allows up to three attempts per section before requiring you to retake the pre-licensing course. Exams are scheduled through Pearson Vue.
Step 3: Secure a Sponsoring Broker
Before your license can be activated, you must affiliate with a licensed Delaware real estate broker.
This is an important decision. Your broker provides:
Training and mentorship
Business support
Compliance and oversight
Not all brokerages operate the same way. Take time to evaluate training structure, leadership access, and long term growth opportunities.
Step 4: Apply for Your License Through DelPros
After passing your exam and selecting a broker, you will apply through the Delaware Professional Regulation Online Services system.
You will submit:
Exam results
Course completion certificate
Broker sponsorship information
Once approved, your license becomes active.
Step 5: Complete Post-Licensing Requirements
New Delaware agents must complete a 12 hour post-licensing courses within 90 days of license issuance. This requirement ensures new agents understand practical application beyond the classroom. Learn more about post-licensing requirements in our blog.
What is Required to Enroll in the Delaware Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course?
To enroll in a Delaware real estate pre-licensing course, requirements are minimal. You typically only need to be at least 18 years old, with no formal education required to start.
To become officially licensed however, you must complete a 99 hour pre-licensing course, have a high school diploma or GED, pass the Delaware and national exams, apply through DELPROS, and complete a background check. Criminal history is reviewed on a case by case basis.
What is the Delaware Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course?
To become a real estate agent in Delaware, you must complete a required 99 hour pre-licensing course through an approved provider. This is mandatory. You cannot take the licensing exam without completing the required course. Check out in more detail what you’ll learn in the Delaware Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course in our blog or see a brief overview below.
What the course covers:
Orientation and final review (in some programs)
What are some Frequently Asked Questions?
Can I work full time while taking the Pre-Licensing Course? Yes. Many students balance work, family, and classes. Structured programs are designed with adult learners in mind. Learn more about working full time while in classes.
What does the Delaware Pre-Licensing Course cost? Depending on where you take your courses, costs can range from $400-$1,500.
Do I take Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course in person or online? That’s up to you. You can take classes both in person, online, and a hybrid version here in Delaware. Learn more about which format is right for you.
Visit our frequently asked questions page for more answers.
Where Can I take the Delaware Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course?
Central Delaware Real Estate Academy is an accredited provider for the Delaware Real Estate Pre-Licensing courses. We are proud to empower aspiring real estate professionals since 2011 with high quality education, valuable resources, and a strong sense of community. We offer in person evening classes a handful of times each year. Learn more about how to enroll for classes with Central Delaware Real Estate Academy.