Get Your Alabama Real Estate License
Alabama requires 60 hours of pre-license education before sitting for the state exam. Complete your coursework online and launch your real estate career.
60 hours required
Alabama pre-license requirements at a glance
- Eligibility
- 19 or older, with a high school diploma or equivalent
- Residency
- Proof of bona fide residency in any U.S. state, and legal presence
- Education
- 60 clock-hour Commission-approved prelicense course
- Exam deadline
- Pass the state exam within 6 months of finishing the course
- State exam
- Given by Pearson VUE
- Next
- 30-hour post-license course within 6 months of licensure
Source: AREC: Become a Licensed Real Estate Professional · AREC: Course Requirements
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Alabama 60-Hour The Basics Package
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60-hour Alabama pre-license course from Colibri Real Estate.
The Basics – 60-Hour Pre-License
State-required 60-hour pre-license course with live instructor support and Pass or Don't Pay Guarantee.
Exam Preparation – 60-Hour Pre-License
Pre-license course plus comprehensive exam prep tools including simulated exams, flashcards, and study guides.
Exam Preparation Plus – 60-Hour Pre-License
Everything in Exam Preparation plus exclusive instructor-led Q&A sessions to maximize exam readiness.
Ultimate Learning – 60-Hour Pre-License
The complete package — everything in Exam Preparation Plus, with a printed textbook and career-launch resources.
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Getting an Alabama real estate license: common questions
How many hours of pre-license education does Alabama require?
A 60 clock-hour prelicense course approved by the Alabama Real Estate Commission.
How old do I have to be?
At least 19, with proof of high school graduation or the equivalent.
How long do I have to pass the exam?
Six months from completing your prelicense course. If you miss the deadline, you must retake the course.
I'm licensed in another state. What do I need?
A 6-hour Alabama real estate law course and the Alabama portion of the exam, passed within six months of the course.
Source: AREC: Become a Licensed Real Estate Professional · AREC: Course Requirements