Requirements for Real Estate Salesperson License

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must file a statement under oath on the application by a broker with a Rhode Island license in good standing attesting to the fact that the individual is competent and trustworthy and a suitable person to be licensed.
• Must have three references (legal residents) not related to the applicant that are property owners and have known the applicant for at least three years certifying to the applicant’s good reputation for honesty and trustworthiness.
• Must complete 45 hours of a real estate course given by a school licensed by the Department of Business Regulation.
• Non-Residents must file an irrevocable power of attorney form for service of process.
• Must successfully pass the real estate salesperson examination.
• Must complete a 3 hour course in lead poisoning/lead hazard mitigation.

 Requirements for Real Estate Salesperson License

• Completed application.
• $10.00 application fee.
• Must be of legal age of majority (18 years of age).
• Must be a legal resident of the United States.
• Evidence of one-year full time experience as a salesperson immediately prior to the date of the application. (A statement under oath by a broker on reverse of the application is acceptable evidence) OR
• 90 hours of classroom study in subjects related to real estate from an accredited college, university, or proprietary school licensed by the State of Rhode Island, or an equivalent course offered by the extension department of an accredited college or university
• A 3-hour course in Lead Poisoning/ Lead Hazard Mitigation.
• Study requirement shall be waived if the application possesses a baccalaureate degree with a major in real estate from an accredited college or university.
• Non-Residents must file an irrevocable power of attorney form for service of process.
• Must successfully pass the real estate broker examination.

 Continuing Education Requirements

Salespersons and Brokers are required to have 18 hours of Continuing Education by April 30th of even years. Licensees are required to complete 6 hours in mandatory courses including a lead poisoning/lead hazard mitigation course of at least 3 hours and 12 hours of electives.