The length of real estate school varies depending on the state requirements and the mode of education chosen, but generally it takes:
- About 4 to 6 months to complete the educational requirements in a traditional classroom setting
- Online real estate courses offer more flexibility and can be completed much faster, sometimes in as little as 2 to 3 months, or even a few weeks if studied intensively
- Most states require between 60 to 150 hours of coursework, which typically translates to around 3 months of study, though some programs allow up to a year to complete
- For example, in California, the required pre-license coursework is 135 hours, and students typically take 2 to 5 months to finish the school and licensing process depending on their pace and course format (online or classroom)
- In Florida, the pre-licensing course is 63 hours and can be completed in as little as one week with self-paced online study, though exam scheduling and processing add to the total time
Overall, the real estate school portion usually ranges from a few weeks (online, fast-paced) to about 6 months (traditional classroom), with additional time needed for passing the licensing exam and completing application processes
