FAQ

Q: What does it take to become a licensed Real Estate Salesperson in the State of NJ?

• Be a citizen of the United States or a legal resident thereof.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school education or equivalency.
• Be of good moral character
• Complete a 75 hour pre-licensing course at an approved school.
• Pass both the school and the state pre-licensing exams.

Q: What are the course requirements?

• Students must attend 80% of the 75 hours in order to sit for the school exam.
• Make up class options are available for up to 1 year and test retakes are an option.  (See School Policies and Procedures).
• Students must successfully pass the school exam with a 70% score or higher in order to move on and sit for the state exam.

Q: What is the process for taking the state exam?

• Students will be able to register online for the state exam through PSI once the school has submitted their name having successfully passed the school test. Students will pick a date and location to sit for the state exam. Students must score a 70% or higher in order to pass the state exam. Students may retake the state exam if needed, and may come back to the school to sit in on other available classes.

Q: What do I do after I pass the state test?

• Students must complete a fingerprinting process through Morphotrack.

Q: How do I go about getting a working for a Real Estate Brokerage?

• Newly licensed agents are independent contractors and may interview to work at any real estate company in the State of NJ.

Q: What is the difference between a Salesperson and a Broker in the Real Estate industry?

• If you are looking for a career in the Real Estate business, you need to start as a licensed Real Estate salesperson, often referred to as a real estate agent or sales associate. Every salesperson in the State of NJ must work under a licensed Real Estate Broker of Record. It is not necessary to become a Broker to practice real estate in NJ. Salespeople who wish to become a Broker must successfully complete the following additional requirements:
• Have been continually licensed and employed on a full-time basis as a NJ real estate salesperson for 3 years immediately preceding an application.

• Complete the course requirements:​

1. 90 hour General Broker’s Course
2. 30 hour Agency and Ethics Course
3. 30 hour Office Management Course
4. Pass the NJ State Broker’s Licensing exam.