Real Estate Agent in Delaware

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

Median annual salary

$48,450

trending_down -14.0% vs. national

BLS OEWS 2024, Delaware.

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740

Jobs (DE)

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+3.1%

10-yr job growth

payments

$216

Licensing fees

schedule

2-3 months

Time to complete

route How to become a real estate agent in Delaware

To become a licensed Real Estate Agent in Delaware, individuals must complete a 99-hour pre-licensing course approved by the Delaware Real Estate Commission. Following the coursework, applicants must pass the Delaware Real Estate Salesperson Exam, administered by Pearson VUE. The final steps involve submitting an application through the DELPROS online system, paying the associated fees, and affiliating with a Delaware-licensed broker. Delaware offers reciprocity for active licensees from all states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia, though reciprocity applicants must pass the Delaware law portion of the exam.

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10th percentile (entry) $31,040

25th percentile $38,720

50th (median) $48,450

75th percentile $67,800

90th (experienced) $97,530

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

checklist Delaware requirements

Licensing body	Delaware Division of Professional Regulation - Real Estate Commission
State license	Required
Education	99-hour pre-licensing course
Exam	Delaware Real Estate Salesperson Exam (Pearson VUE) ($85)
Application fee	$131
Renewal	Every 2.0 years
Continuing education	21.0 hours per cycle
Notes	Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. A background check with digital fingerprinting is required and must clear before exam authorization. New licensees, other than those licensed by reciprocity, must complete 12 hours of post-licensing education within 90 days of license issuance. Licenses expire on April 30 of even-numbered years.

Source: Delaware Division of Professional Regulation - Real Estate Commission

workspace_premium Delaware license tiers

Delaware offers multiple tiers of real estate agent licensing:

Tier	Hours required
Salesperson	N/A
Associate Broker	N/A
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 Delaware? expand_more

To become a real estate agent in Delaware, you need to complete the required education (99-hour pre-licensing course), pass the Delaware Real Estate Salesperson Exam (Pearson VUE), and submit your application ($131 fee).

Does Delaware require real estate agent licensure? expand_more

Delaware mandates state licensure for real estate agents. Delaware Division of Professional Regulation - Real Estate Commission oversees the process, which includes passing the Delaware Real Estate Salesperson Exam (Pearson VUE).

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

Delaware real estate agents bring home a median salary of $48,450. This trails the $56,320 national median by 14%. The range spans from $31,040 at the entry level to $97,530 for top earners.

What's the total cost to get real estate agent certified in Delaware? expand_more

The full cost to enter the field runs about varies, factoring in exam fee ($85) and application fee ($131) and required training.

How quickly can I become a real estate agent in Delaware? expand_more

Most candidates in Delaware complete the process in 2-3 months, from enrollment in a training program through licensure.

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

To keep your license active, Delaware mandates 21.0 CE hours every 2.0 years.