RI REALTORS®

Professional Development

Rhode Island's leader in real estate education.

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Experience the difference that RI REALTORS® offers... 

RI REALTORS® Professional Development Center is proud to be the premier and largest real estate training school in Rhode Island covering all facets of the industry from just getting started to running your own firm.  

 

Looking to obtain a license and not sure where to start?  

Learn about the required Sales Pre License program and begin your new career or side hustle today.  If you’re already a real estate licensee in MA or CT, select Lead Paint Hazards below.

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License  Renewal Information

If you were licensed PRIOR TO January 1, 2020, the CE cycle began May 1, 2024 and will run through April 30th, 2026. If you were licensed AFTER January 1, 2020, the CE cycle begins from the date you were licensed and you will need to renew every 2 years from that date on your license. Need more information on renewing your license?

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Online Classes

RI REALTORS® has created a catalog of unique OnDemand courses approved for continuing education hours on our eLearning platform Docebo.  You’ll also find MLS & Matrix System Training courses, tutorials and more.   MLS Members can take these MLS courses at no cost (no CEs), or earn CE (fees apply) toward license renewal.      

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Broker Licensing Courses

In Rhode Island, to obtain a brokers license you need to be licensed for a minimum of 2 years, and obtain broker-specific approved courses adding up to a minimum of 90 hours prior to taking a broker examination.   RI REALTORS® has a robust program with over 100 courses that are approved to fulfill this requirement including the broker pre-license course. Courses are offered on an ongoing basis. 

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Education

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FAQs

How do I obtain a real estate license?

All Rhode Island real estate professionals are licensed by the Department of Business Regulation (DBR). The requirements for earning a real estate license are as follows:

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must complete a minimum of 45 hours of Sales Pre-license training
  • Must complete a 3-hour Lead Paint Hazards/Awareness Course
  • Must pass the National portion and State examinations with PearsonVUE
  • Complete a Salesperson application to the RI Department of Business Regulation including Criminal Background history.

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What's the difference between a Salesperson, REALTOR® and Broker?

A licensed salesperson is a real estate professional who has taken and passed all required real estate classes, has met the state requirements and passed the real estate licensing exam. It is the most encompassing of the titles since it is the starting point for real estate professionals in Rhode Island.

A REALTOR® is a real estate licensee who is a member of the National Association of Realtors. To become a member, a real estate licensee has joined a local board of realtors and has agreed to abide by the association’s standards and uphold the code of ethics.

A real estate broker has met the state requirements and has passed the real estate brokers exam. Real estate brokers can work as independent real estate licensees or have other licensees working for them.

The biggest distinction between the three is that a broker can work on his or her own, while a salesperson or REALTOR® must work under a licensed broker to hold an active license with the state.

When is the next license renewal deadline? Where do I renew?

License renewal is through the RI Department of Business Regulation and the renewal deadline will depend on when you were licensed.  Visit  License Renewal Information & FAQs to learn more.

How do I check when my license expires?

Not sure when you were licensed?  Use the licensee lookup tool.  Enter for your information and click ‘Detail’ next to your name to check your status and license expiration date.

How do I obtain a reciprocal license in RI?

Licensing is through the RI Department of Business Regulations.  You can find the Salesperson or Broker reciprocal application at Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation: (ri.gov)

If your primary license is in a state with RI reciprocity, you will need to complete 3 hours of Lead Paint Hazards/Lead Paint Mitigation.

If your primary license is in Florida, you will also need to sit for the state law exam.  Please refer to the DBR website for more information.

Can non-members of RI REALTORS® take CE classes?

Yes.  Anyone can take courses for CE with RI REALTORS®.   Non-member rates vary depending on courses.   Create an account or log in as a non-member

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the RI REALTORS® Professional Development Center directly. If you are interested in sharing your expertise as an instructor, please fill out the instructor request form.

Phone: 401-432-6903 
Email:  [email protected]

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