Depending on how many you intend to buy per year

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If you plan to buy one or less per year at typical USA average price, it may not be worth it. 

In some states you can just take classes and exam to get license. At some states you have to be apprentice for certain # of hours to get license. 

Realtor needs to get affiliation with a broker/company (split on your commission: some may be 50:50) because there is company license/insurance/MLS access/key access needed to work. They all cost money. 

On top of that you have to get continuous education/exam every few years. Sometimes it is easier to get realtor license at one state and later get license at another state (still exams, application for license...)

 

 

To get a realtor license (technically, a real estate license) in the United States, the number of classes you need to take depends on the state you’re in, since each state has its own real estate commission and requirements.

Here’s a general breakdown by state:

Common Requirements by State:

State Required Coursework Hours Course Description
California 135 hours 3 courses: Real Estate Principles (45 hrs), Real Estate Practice (45 hrs), 1 elective (45 hrs)
Texas 180 hours 6 courses, each 30 hours
Florida 63 hours 1 course
New York 77 hours 1 course
Illinois 75 hours 60-hour pre-license + 15-hour interactive course
     

What “Classes” Means:

A “class” typically refers to a course. Many states bundle these into hours:

  • A single course might be 30–45 hours.

  • Some states just have one course; others break it into several.

After Classes:

Taking classes isn’t enough—you also must:

  1. Pass the state licensing exam

  2. Submit a background check

  3. Apply for your real estate license

  4. Find a sponsoring broker (to activate your license)

Realtor vs Real Estate Agent:

  • Real Estate Agent = licensed to sell real estate.

  • Realtor = real estate agent who is a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), which requires additional ethics training and dues.

If you tell me your state, I can give the exact class/course requirement for your location.