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Requirements are set by each state. Here are the hours and exams in three of them.
Colibri Real Estate state pages, read Oct 2, 2026. See source
Each state sets its own pre-licensing education, exam and background check for a real estate salesperson license, and a new salesperson works under a broker. The figures below are as stated on Colibri Real Estate's state pages; confirm current fees with the state regulator before you apply123.
A business decision. Colibri's own income survey of its alumni found earnings vary widely for new agents5. A license is a business decision, not a shortcut to selling your own home for less.
| State | Pre-licensing education | Exam | Fees stated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida1 | 63 hours | 100 questions, 3.5 hours, pass with 75 | Application $62.75; exam $36.75; fingerprints extra |
| Texas2 | 180 hours | National and Texas portions via Pearson VUE | Fingerprint fee $37 |
| California3 | 135 hours (three 45-hour courses) | Pass with 70% | Not stated by the source |
Read on Colibri Real Estate's state pages on October 2, 2026. State fees change; the regulator's page is the final word.
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