• WISCONSIN REAL ESTATE PRE-LICENSE

Get Your Wisconsin Real Estate License

Wisconsin requires 72 hours of pre-license education before sitting for the state exam. Complete your coursework online and start your real estate career.

72 hours required

Updated October 19, 2026 · Official source: Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services – Real Estate

Wisconsin pre-license requirements at a glance

Education
Board-approved 72-hour salesperson pre-license program, within 4 years of applying
Alternative
10 semester-hour credits in real estate or real estate-related law
State exam
The Wisconsin salesperson exam, given by Pearson VUE
Exam scores
Valid for 1 year
Application
Apply online in LicensE
Firm association
Optional at application, using Form 812

Source: DSPS: Real Estate Salesperson Licensure by Examination

Compare Wisconsin Pre-License Courses

The Basics Package

$399

72 Hours

72-hour pre-license course from Colibri Real Estate.

Exam Preparation Package

$499

72 Hours

72-hour pre-license course from Colibri Real Estate.

Exam Preparation Plus Package

$569

72 Hours

72-hour pre-license course from Colibri Real Estate.

Ultimate Learning Package

$679

72 Hours

72-hour pre-license course from Colibri Real Estate.

The Basics – 72-Hour Pre-License

$399

72 Hours

State-required 72-hour pre-license course with live instructor support and Pass or Don't Pay Guarantee.

Exam Preparation – 72-Hour Pre-License

$499

72 Hours

Pre-license course plus comprehensive exam prep tools including simulated exams, flashcards, and study guides.

Exam Preparation Plus – 72-Hour Pre-License

$569

72 Hours

Everything in Exam Preparation plus exclusive instructor-led Q&A sessions to maximize exam readiness.

Ultimate Learning – 72-Hour Pre-License

$679

72 Hours

The complete package — everything in Exam Preparation Plus, with a printed textbook and career-launch resources.

72-Hr. WI Sales Pre-Licensing Course Only Package

$379

72-Hr. WI Sales Pre-Licensing Premium Package

$699

72-Hr. WI Sales Pre-Licensing Standard Package

$439

72-Hr. WI Sales Pre-Licensing Value Package

$515

Getting a Wisconsin real estate license: common questions

How many hours of pre-license education does Wisconsin require?

A Board-approved 72-hour salesperson pre-license program, completed within four years before you apply. Ten semester-hour credits in real estate or real estate-related law courses also qualify.

Which exam do I take?

Only the Wisconsin state salesperson exam. Schedule it with Pearson VUE; scores are valid for one year.

What do I upload with my application?

Your Pearson certificate of passing the Wisconsin salesperson exam and your course completion certificate or transcripts.

I'm licensed in another state. How do I apply?

Review DSPS's licensure by endorsement method, which has its own requirements.

Source: DSPS: Real Estate Salesperson Licensure by Examination