Montana State Required Pre-Licensing Hours: 70 hours
Agent Real Estate Schools Montana Course Hours Offered: 70 hours
Step 1: You must meet all the state’s requirements as outlined on the Montana Board of Realty Regulation website.
They include:
- You must be 18 years of age and above.
- You must have received credit for completion of two years of full curriculum study at an accredited high school or equivalent.
Step 2: You must successfully complete the required 70-hour pre-licensing course for salesperson at an institution approved by the Montana Board of Realty Regulation within the past 2 years.
Step 3: You must pass the Montana Real Estate Salesperson exam (national and state portions) within the past 12 months, earning a score of 70% or better.
Step 4: Obtain sponsorship with a licensed Montana real estate broker with a supervising broker endorsement. Are you curious about how to choose the right broker for you?
Step 5: Submit an application for your Montana real estate license. See here a helpful checklist.
Which license is right for you? The difference between a real estate agent and a real estate broker is based on years of experience and education. Firstly, a real estate salesperson must be sponsored by a licensed broker. A broker can work for themselves and hire agents to work for them. Becoming a real estate broker requires completing additional coursework and working a minimum of two years as a real estate agent.
How Long Does It Take to Get a Montana Real Estate License?
It can vary from person to person to get a Montana real estate license depending how fast or slow you can complete both the required 70 hours of pre-licensing courses and pass your licensing examination as well as completing the application process, finding a sponsoring broker, and the application processing times.
What Will I Learn to Help Me Get a Real Estate License in Montana?
Once you complete your courses, you are eligible to sit for the Montana Salesperson Licensing Exam.
You must complete the 70-hour salesperson pre-licensing course within 6 months of the start date as required by Montana state.
The required courses within the 70 hours include:
- Real Estate Principles
- Real Estate Law And Ethics
- Real Estate Finance
- And Other Related Topics
Note: They must be completed within 2 years of submitting your application for licensure application.
How Much Does It Cost to Get a Real Estate License in Montana?
Becoming a real estate agent in Montana requires time and money but is very rewarding. An aspiring agent will spend up to $900 (minus their enrollment fee through our 100% Reimbursement Program) to get their license.
How these costs break down:
- Pre-licensing exam coursework can run up to $599. At Agent Real Estate Schools, we offer a 100% Reimbursement Program, ask us about it!
- Exam fees run $108.
- License application fees for an agent cost $185.
Real Estate License Reciprocity
Yes, Montana has reciprocity agreements with other states. You will be required to attach with your application some necessary documents.
Out-of-state residents are required to:
- Exam results showing you passed the Montana state portion of the salesperson licensing examination.
- You will need to provide official license verification from other states in which you hold a professional license of any type.
- If you answered yes to discipline questions you must include a detailed explanation on the event and documentation from the source, for example federal agencies, or criminal court proceedings such as charging documents, judgment documents, etc.
Can You Apply for a Montana Real Estate License Online?
The simple answer is Yes. You can fill out your application online using Montana’s eBiz Online system. If you don’t want to submit your application online, it is possible to fill out a paper application instead and mail it to Montana Board of Realty Regulation.
Once you’ve passed your exam, you will only need to wait for your license to be issued. In most cases, this process should take between 5-10 business days. After this, you should receive an email from MBRR with a license document.
How Do I Apply for and take the Montana Real Estate Licensing Exam?
The exam is taken through PSI and must pass both the national and state sections of the Montana Salesperson Licensing Exam, earning a score of 70% or more.
Agent Real Estate Schools offers both a live online webinar Group Study Course and a study at your own pace online Fast Track Course. Additionally, we offer Prep Practice Course which will help you prepare for the Montana real estate licensing exam. Pass your Montana real estate license exam and ask us about our 100% Reimbursement Program.
Note: If you fail one portion of the exam, you will need to retake only that portion rather than the whole test. Examination results are only valid for 1 year from the passing examination date.
How Do I Submit My Montana Salesperson Application?
You can apply for a license online at https://ebiz.mt.gov/POL/or download a paper application from the website.
You must apply for your Montana real estate license within 2 years of completion of the pre-licensing education and within a year from the date of passing your licensing exam.
- They include:
- Application Fee ($150) for Real Estate Salesperson license
- Certificate of completion of the required 70-hour pre-licensing course for salesperson.
- Exam results showing you passed both Montana national and state portions of the exam.
- If applicable, you will need to provide official license verification from other states in which you hold a professional license of any type.
- If you answered yes to discipline questions you must include a detailed explanation on the event and documentation from the source, for example federal agencies, or criminal court proceedings such as charging documents, judgment documents, etc.
Note: If the time frame for education and passing exam lapses before you apply, you may have to start the process again.
Montana Real Estate License Renewal
Montana real estate licenses are good for 1 year, and the state allows renewal up to 60 days of your renewal which is October 31st of every year.
Does Montana Require Post-Licensing Education?
Montana real estate agents who are renewing their licenses or filing for a late renewal must complete 12 hours of approved continuing education coursework.
Special Considerations
Obtaining Certificate of Course Completion: Upon completion of the course, you will be provided an electronic certificate of completion which can be found in the “my courses” tab in your student portal. Next to each completed course you will find an icon for the course completion certificate.
You will be required to submit your certificate of completion with your license request, please refer to your license application to determine if this is necessary.
Montana Board of Realty Regulation
Website: http://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/rre
Phone: (406) 444-6880
Address: PO Box 200513 301 S Park, 4th Floor Helena, MT 59620