How to get a Oregon real estate license
Oregon 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
- 150 hours (Oregon's entry-level license is titled 'Real Estate Broker' — there is no separate 'salesperson' tier)
- Broker requirement
- Upgrade to 'Principal Broker' (can operate independently/supervise others): 3 years of experience plus additional required education (specific hours not fully confirmed in sources reviewed)
- Exam vendor
- PSI
- Exam structure
- 150 total questions — 100 national + 50 state, scored separately; 4-hour time limit
- Passing
- 75% on each portion (60/100 national, 38/50 state, approx.)
Some Oregon details were ambiguous on the official site when we researched this (July 2026) — double-check specifics with the commission before you rely on them.
Preparing for the Oregon exam
PrepTempo's Salesperson and Broker courses cover the national portion — property, contracts, financing, agency, and practice — which is the same in Oregon and the larger share of the exam. Study your Oregon state-law portion from the commission on top of the core.
Oregon real estate license FAQ
How many hours are required for a Oregon real estate license?
150 hours (Oregon's entry-level license is titled 'Real Estate Broker' — there is no separate 'salesperson' tier)
What does the Oregon real estate salesperson exam cover?
150 total questions — 100 national + 50 state, scored separately; 4-hour time limit
How do I become a realtor in Oregon?
Complete required pre-license education (150 hours (Oregon's entry-level license is titled 'Real Estate Broker' — there is no separate 'salesperson' tier)), pass the licensing exam (PSI; 150 total questions — 100 national + 50 state, scored separately; 4-hour time limit), meet any broker affiliation rules, and apply through the Oregon 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 Oregon real-estate commission. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state commission or exam vendor.