How to get a Idaho real estate license
Idaho real estate salesperson exam requirements: hours, vendor, national vs state portions, and how to prepare for the licensing exam — from the official commission.
- Salesperson hours
- 90 (two 45-hour modules)
- Broker requirement
- 90 hours broker pre-license education (Brokerage Management + Real Estate Law + electives) plus 2 years full-time active salesperson experience within preceding 5 years, with commission-set production minimums (currently ~15 completed sales/listings totaling at least $2M volume)
- Exam vendor
- PearsonVUE
- Exam structure
- National portion 80 items (150 min) + Idaho state portion 40 items (90 min), scored separately
- Passing
- 70%
Preparing for the Idaho exam
PrepTempo's Salesperson and Broker courses cover the national portion — property, contracts, financing, agency, and practice — which is the same in Idaho and the larger share of the exam. Study your Idaho state-law portion from the commission on top of the core.
Idaho real estate license FAQ
How many hours are required for a Idaho real estate license?
90 (two 45-hour modules)
What does the Idaho real estate salesperson exam cover?
National portion 80 items (150 min) + Idaho state portion 40 items (90 min), scored separately
How do I become a realtor in Idaho?
Complete required pre-license education (90 (two 45-hour modules)), pass the licensing exam (PearsonVUE; National portion 80 items (150 min) + Idaho state portion 40 items (90 min), scored separately), meet any broker affiliation rules, and apply through the Idaho real estate commission. PrepTempo covers the national exam portion with free sample questions and free Chapter 1.
Official sources
Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal or licensing advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Idaho real-estate commission. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state commission or exam vendor.