How to get a Rhode Island real estate license
Rhode Island 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
- 45 hours salesperson pre-license, plus 3 hours Agency Law and 3 hours Lead Hazards/Awareness (51 total)
- Broker requirement
- 90 hours of broker pre-license education through an approved school (experience prerequisite not fully confirmed in sources reviewed)
- Exam vendor
- Pearson VUE (Pearson Professional Assessments)
- Exam structure
- 130 total questions — 80 national + 50 state, scored separately
- Passing
- 70 scaled score on each section
Preparing for the Rhode Island exam
PrepTempo's Salesperson and Broker courses cover the national portion — property, contracts, financing, agency, and practice — which is the same in Rhode Island and the larger share of the exam. Study your Rhode Island state-law portion from the commission on top of the core.
Rhode Island real estate license FAQ
How many hours are required for a Rhode Island real estate license?
45 hours salesperson pre-license, plus 3 hours Agency Law and 3 hours Lead Hazards/Awareness (51 total)
What does the Rhode Island real estate salesperson exam cover?
130 total questions — 80 national + 50 state, scored separately
How do I become a realtor in Rhode Island?
Complete required pre-license education (45 hours salesperson pre-license, plus 3 hours Agency Law and 3 hours Lead Hazards/Awareness (51 total)), pass the licensing exam (Pearson VUE (Pearson Professional Assessments); 130 total questions — 80 national + 50 state, scored separately), meet any broker affiliation rules, and apply through the Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island real-estate commission. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state commission or exam vendor.