Becoming a Real Estate Agent in Hawaii

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Becoming a Real Estate Agent in Hawaii

Buying and selling a house is the biggest financial transaction in most people's lives and real estate sales agents are involved in every part of the process. They perform duties, such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. But selling real estate is not just about sales commissions, it is about people's dream and few things are more satisfying than matching the right family to the right house.

The requirements to obtain a real estate agent license in Hawaii include being at least 18 years of age by the license examination date and being a United States citizen or national or alien authorized to work in the United States. Applicants must provide proof of having a reputation and/or record of competency, honesty, financial integrity, fair dealing and truthfulness to the Hawaii Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs (DCCA).

If you meet the requirements, you must first successfully complete a 60-hour pre-licensing education course. We recommend Vitousek Real Estate School. They co-authored the book used by most real estate schools today. They also have the largest number of graduates and guarantee "Pass or Pay Nothing."

Once you complete the course, you must then pass the salesperson's examination before applying for the license. To receive an active license (meaning you can be paid), you must be employed or associated with a licensed real estate broker. Click here for even more details on becoming a real estate agent in Hawaii.

Here are some 2010 cost estimates for starting a career in Real Estate in Hawaii.
(Due and fees are pro-rated for new members)

Pre-licensingeducation course - $499
($250 with Vitousek Real Estate School Tuition Refund Program)
State exam fee - $68
Honolulu Board of Realtor Application Fee - $225.00
DCCA Real Estate Licensing Fee (bi-annual, even years) - $185.00
Honolulu Board of Realtor (HBR) 2010 Dues - $189.00
Hawaii Association of Realtor (HAR) 2010 Dues - $180.00
National Association of Realtors (NAR) 2010 Dues - $80.00
NAR Public Awareness Campaign Assessment - $35.00
Honolulu Board of Realtor Multiple Listing Service Fee - $450.00
3 months cost of living/business expense (recommended)

Getting Started?

Here are the basic steps for starting a career in Real Estate in Hawaii.
1. Complete the pre-licensing education course.
2. Interview Brokerages
3. Pass the exam (min. 70%)
4. Get your license.
5. Sign up with a Brokerage.
6. Build a business and marketing plan with the office Broker/Manager.
7. Make the money you planned on making and become one of the very best in the business!
8. Follow the EXIT signs!