Alabama Real Estate Education Blog

If you want to get a real estate license in Alabama, it is really pretty simple.

If you do not already have a current real estate license in another state and want  to get a real estate license in Alabama the requirements are as follows.  Note that if you already have a real estate license in another state, then you are eligible for a reciprocal license.  The procedure for getting an Alabama reciprocal license is different.  Getting a reciprocal real estate license is covered in another article.

 Getting a real estate license if you do not already have a license in another state:

 1. Age Requirement:

You must be at least 19 years old to receive a real estate license.  However you can begin the real estate course before turning 19 years old.

 2. Residency Requirement:

You must be a US citizen or have a permanent resident status which means you have a green card.  You must be able to show proof that you are a bona fide resident in any state in the US.

 3. Background Check:

Prior to being granted an Alabama real estate license the Alabama Real Estate Commission will conduct a criminal background check on all applicants.  In order to receive a realstate license, you cannot have been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude.  What is a crime of moral turpitude?  It is a crime showing bad character like shoplifting or writing bad checks.

 Also, you cannot have had a real estate application or real estate license rejected or revoked in any state within the past two years.

 4. Education:
You are required to show proof of graduating from high school or have a GED.  Proof of high school graduation can be a high school or college diploma. 

 Additionally, you must take a 60-hour Alabama real estate course and pass the proctored course final examination.  This course can be taken online

 5. State Exam:
After completing the course you will be required to take the Alabama real estate  license exam.

6. After Passing Real Estate Exam

After passing the state real estate exam before leaving the test site, you will be given an application for an Alabama temporary real estate license.  You will have 90 days to decide what you would like to do!  You must decide whether you want to be on active or inactive status.

 If you are not ready to begin work in real estate right away, you can let your temporary real estate license be held on inactive status by the Alabama Real Estate Commission.

 If you are ready to work in real estate right now, you must choose a broker that you want to work for and who will hold your temporary license so you can begin your career!  If you have not yet interviewed brokers, read blog posting How To Select a Real Estate Company to Work For.

 Your next step is to take the Alabama post license course.  This is where you really learn how to practice real estate.  You have 6 months to complete this 30-hour post license course with an active license and 12 months with an inactive license.  This course can also be taken online

 After completing this post license course you can apply for an original salesperson’s license.