The Real Estate License Professor

Colorado Real Estate License Information

In the State of Colorado , exams, licensing, and continuing education for real estate agents are governed by the Colorado Real Estate Commission.

Testing
An examination is required of all applicants not previously licensed.

Application
Application to the Real Estate Commission must be filed within one year of the date of passing the entire examination. An applicant for a broker's license shall be at least eighteen years of age.

Character
The Real Estate Commission is authorized to require and procure proof of the truthfulness, honesty, good moral character and competency of the applicant in such manner as to safeguard the interest of the public.

Guidelines for Broker Licenses
Colorado license law acknowledges three levels of responsibility and authority.

1. Associate Broker: This is the entry level license for real estate brokerage An Associate Broker may hold an inactive license or be employed and supervised by an Employing Broker. No previous active real estate licensure is required to practice at this level of responsibility.
   
2. Independent Broker: An Independent broker can be inactive, self-employed (without employing other licensees) or practice under the supervision of an Employing Broker. Two years of active licensure are a prerequisite for this level of licensure.
   
3. Employing Broker: An Employing Broker can have an inactive licensure, practice independently or employ (and is required to supervise) other licensees.

Reciprocal Agreements

The following jurisdictions have agreed to participate with Colorado in a program to recognize real estate licenses of equal authority without further education or examination requirements:

1. Alabama
2. Arkansas
3. Connecticut
4. Georgia
5. Idaho
6. Iowa
7. Kansas
8. Kentucky
9. Louisiana
10. Massachusetts
11. Minnesota
12. Mississippi
13. Missouri
14. Montana
15. Nebraska
16. New Mexico
17. New York
18. North Dakota
19. Oklahoma
20. Oregon
21. Pennsylvania
22. South Dakota
23. Tennessee
24. Utah
25. West Virginia
26. Wyoming

If you are licensed in one of the following jurisdictions, Colorado will accept an applicant for licensure with limited examination and or pre-licensing education requirement:

1. Florida
2. Illinois
3. Indiana
4. Maine
5. Maryland
6. Rhode Island
7. South Carolina
8. Virginia
9. Washington