Getting your Montana real estate license might seem daunting, but we’re here to guide you through the process.
Read on to learn about the 6 steps you’ll need to complete before starting your career in Montana real estate. To learn about how much it costs to get your real estate license, visit our Montana Pre-Licensing pricing page.
Be at least 18 years of age
Have received credit for completion of 2 years of full curriculum study at an accredited high school or equivalent.
You must successfully complete an approved 70-Hr. Pre-Licensing course, which can be completed online. Learn more about your package options here.
After you complete all course materials, meet the minimum time requirement, and pass the practice exam, there is a course final exam. To pass, you must get at least a 70% on the course final exam.
The Montana salesperson real estate licensing exam is administered by Pearson VUE, and you can schedule the exam right from their website. See the Candidate Handbook for more information on the test. In the meantime, here are a few pieces of info to help you prepare:
The test consists of 120 questions.
There are two portions, covering both state and national requirements.
The passing rate is 75%.
You will have 4 hours to complete the exam.
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You must have an Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance policy in place before obtaining an active license. For more information, click here.
After passing your licensing exam, you must become associated with a current and active sponsoring broker. This broker will be a career and education mentor providing you with an inside view into the day-to-day operations of a real estate agent.
Here are some questions to consider when searching for the right broker:
What is their reputation, both locally and nationally?
What kind of real estate agents are they looking for?
Are they technologically advanced and up-to-date with the latest systems?
How do they support their agents with education and training?
What kind of commission structure do they offer?
Do they offer benefits?
Do they provide their agents with leads and marketing material?
Is there room to grow with the brokerage?
You must have completed 70 hours of Pre-Licensing within the past 24 months and passed the Montana Salesperson Exam within the past 12 months. Your application will only be accepted if it is fully completed, along with the appropriate license fee. Please see the Licensing Requirements & Application Submission Checklist for the full list of requirements. You can complete your application via online or mail.
