The Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing issues real estate licenses for salespeople and brokers. Licenses are issued by the Department after an applicant has completed the required education, passed the licensing exam and submitted an application with payment to the Department.
Most applicants for a sales license must complete an accredited 72 hour course before writing the exam. Most broker applications must have completed the salesperson’s education and testing requirements, then complete an accredited 36 hour broker course and pass a second test before submitting application to be licensed as a broker.
The Department of Regulation and Licensing makes final determination on educational requirements and may waive all or part of the 72 hour or 36 hour requirement based on previous education. Call 608-266-5511 for additional information, including possible reduced education requirements for those licensed in other states.
Salesperson and brokers exam are computerized tests conducted by Promissor. In Eau Claire, the exams are offered at 3119 Golf Road, #3, Monday through Saturday and must be scheduled in advance. This schedule is subject to change. No previous computer experience is necessary to write the exam. The exam fee for both the sales and broker test is $69. Contact Promissor at (888) 204-6284 to confirm testing schedule and for additional information.
The Realtors® Association of Northwestern Wisconsin offers classes to satisfy the educational requirements for writing the salesperson’s or broker’s exam. All classes are offered in cooperation with Chippewa Valley Technical College and are held in the Association office at 1903 Keith Street, Eau Claire. Courses are also available through the Chippewa Valley Technical College (www.chippewa.tec.wi.us) and the Wisconsin Realtors® Association (www.wra.org).
Salespersons classes are Monday through Thursday for two consecutive weeks from 8:30 to 5. Broker classes are Fridays and Saturdays for two consecutive weeks from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm.
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RANWW co-sponsors prelicense courses with CVTC and the Real Estate Institute in addition to partnering with WRA for continuing education?