| Residential Salesperson | Real Estate Broker | Commercial Agent | Property Manager | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who Needs This? | A residential salesperson is licensed to act on behalf of a real estate broker in providing real estate services and assists clients to buy and sell property. | A real estate broker is a licensed agent who manages an office or is a sole proprietor. He/she may sponsor and supervise licensees in one or more office. Additional education and experience are required for broker licensure. | A commercial agent is a licensed real estate agent who assists clients to buy and sell income-producing property, such as office buildings, retail property, hotels, apartment buildings, and shopping centers. | A property manager maintains a property including negotiating leases, ensuring tenant satisfaction, collecting tent and pricing units on behalf of a property owner to protect their investment. |
| Age Minimum | 18 years old | 18 years old | 18 years old | 18 years old |
| Education | High school diploma or GED equivalent | High school diploma or GED equivalent | High school diploma or GED equivalent | High school diploma or GED equivalent |
| Course Requirements for State Exam | 180 hours of pre-license qualifying education and 90 hours of Sales Agent Apprentice Education | 270 hours of qualifying education and a combination of 630 hours qualifying and CE education. College degrees may supplement education requirements. | 180 hours of pre-license qualifying education and 90 hours of Sales Agent Apprentice Education | 180 hours of pre-license qualifying education and 90 hours of Sales Agent Apprentice Education |
| Next Step | Get Started | Get Started | Get Started | Get Started |