Real Estate Agent in Colorado

Requirements, salary data, licensing costs, and career ROI for CO. Updated with 2024 BLS OEWS wage data.

Median annual salary

$61,690

trending_up +9.5% vs. national

BLS OEWS 2024, Colorado.

monitoring Stable

+3.1%

10-yr job growth

payments

$534

Licensing fees

schedule

4-6 months

Time to complete

route How to become a real estate agent in Colorado

To become a Real Estate Agent in Colorado, individuals must obtain a Broker license from the Colorado Division of Real Estate. This involves completing a 168-hour pre-licensing course, passing both the national and state portions of the Colorado Real Estate Broker Exam administered by PSI, and submitting a license application with a background check and proof of Errors and Omissions insurance. Colorado offers full reciprocity with all U.S. states and territories, though applicants with out-of-state licenses still need to pass the state-specific exam portion and undergo a background check.

bar_chart Salary percentiles

10th percentile (entry) $32,880

25th percentile $36,870

50th (median) $61,690

75th percentile $90,400

90th (experienced) $139,990

Source: BLS OEWS 2024 for Colorado. Metro-area wages may differ significantly from the state aggregate.

checklist Colorado requirements

Licensing body	Colorado Division of Real Estate
State license	Required
Education	168-hour pre-licensing course
Exam	Colorado Real Estate Broker Exam (PSI) ($49)
Application fee	$485
Renewal	Every 3.0 years
Continuing education	24.0 hours per cycle
Notes	Applicants must be at least 18 years old and get fingerprinted for a background check. Colorado has a single 'Broker' license with different levels of authority; the entry-level is an Associate Broker. Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance is required.

Source: Colorado Division of Real Estate

workspace_premium Colorado license tiers

Colorado offers multiple tiers of real estate agent licensing:

Tier	Hours required
Associate Broker	N/A
Independent Broker	N/A
Employing Broker	N/A

work_outline Job outlook

10-year growth

+3.1%

Average

Annual openings

36,600

Nationwide per year

Total employment

420,900

Nationwide

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AI & tech impact

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Frequently asked questions

What are the steps to becoming a real estate agent in Colorado? expand_more

Colorado requires real estate agents to complete the required education (168-hour pre-licensing course), pass the Colorado Real Estate Broker Exam (PSI), and submit your application ($485 fee).

Does Colorado require real estate agent licensure? expand_more

You cannot practice as a real estate agent in Colorado without a state license from Colorado Division of Real Estate. The required exam is the Colorado Real Estate Broker Exam (PSI).

What is the average real estate agent salary in Colorado? expand_more

The median real estate agent salary in Colorado is $61,690 per year. That's 10% above the national median of $56,320. New real estate agents start around $32,880; seasoned professionals can reach $139,990.

What are the fees to become a real estate agent in Colorado? expand_more

Between exam fee ($49) and application fee ($485), expect to invest around varies in total to get started.

How many months or years does real estate agent certification take in Colorado? expand_more

The typical timeline in Colorado is 4-6 months. This includes completing education, gaining any required experience, and passing the licensing exam.

What's required to renew a real estate agent license in Colorado? expand_more

Colorado requires 24.0 hours of continuing education every 3.0 years to maintain your real estate agent license.

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