Self-Paced & 100% Online
Our courses are entirely online, so you can get your real estate license without leaving home. The self-paced course also allows you to choose when to study.
Pass The Exam
Our high pass rates make us the most trusted provider for real estate agents in Northern Kentucky, Lexington, Louisville, Bowling Green, Owensboro, Frankfort, Elizabethtown, and Paducah.
24/7 Access & Support 7 Days a Week
Studying online does not mean you’re alone, it just means flexibility. You will have access to instructor support seven days a week.
Kentucky Real Estate Broker License Requirements
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Two years of experience working at least 20 hours a week as a licensee.
- The experience verification affidavit is only provided as a part of the application by the testing service once the exam has been passed.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
A broker needs 336 hours of education, and the typical broker applicant's education is made up of the following courses:
Brokerage Management is 48 classroom hours and is a mandatory course for broker applicants.
- 288 hours of approved Broker Pre-License courses.
- You can use 9 college credit hours toward your Broker's license (144 course hours), these courses do not have to be in real estate.
- Or you can use 21 credits from an accredited college with 12 credits in Real Estate.
Kentucky Broker Packages
336-Hour Kentucky Broker Pre-License Package
or start today for $749.75
View Payment Plan OptionsThis comprehensive package is designed for aspiring real estate brokers who do not have prior college credits to satisfy the state's education requirements. It includes every course you need to meet the 336-hour education requirement from the Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC). By choosing this package, you'll gain the foundational knowledge and advanced skills required to lead a brokerage, manage a team, and navigate complex legal and financial aspects of the real estate industry.
192-Hour Kentucky Broker Pre-License Package
Or start today for $499.75
View Payment Plan OptionsThis package is the ideal solution for real estate professionals who have nine or more college credit hours, which satisfies the initial 144 hours of the state's education requirement. The 192-hour package provides the remaining KREC-approved education you need to qualify for your broker license, focusing on key areas essential for managing a successful real estate business. This is the fastest and most direct path to advancing your career if you have the required academic credits.
Individual KREC-Approved Broker Courses
Kentucky Brokerage Management
$389.35
Kentucky Broker Law
$389.35
Kentucky Broker Pre-License: Appraisal & Finance
$389.35
Kentucky Broker Law of Agency
$389.35
Kentucky Broker Pre-License: Kentucky Law & Investment
$389.35
Kentucky Broker Law of Contracts
$389.35
Real Estate Sales
$389.35
336-Hour Package
$1,949.35
192-Hour Package
$1,299.35
Why Choose Kentucky Real Estate College?
Industry Leading Courses
The course consists of setting up a brokerage, relevant state and federal laws, advice on developing a policies and procedures manual, a business plan, a marketing plan, and a financial plan.
Unlimited Access During Enrollment
All quizzes, review quizzes, and final review are available for unlimited use as study material. New questions shuffle in for each attempt.
Course Accessible 24/7
100% online, available for purchase and accessible at any time.
Unmatched Support
Support available by phone or email 7 days a week, day or night.
Personalized Assistance
We are here for you. Â Our team is here to help you succeed.
Industry Leading Professional Instructors
Our Course was designed by one of the top Real Estate Brokers in the state of Kentucky, with over 25 years of experience running an office.
We have bi-weekly and monthly payment plan options. Â You can select this prior to checkout. Upon your first payment, you are fully enrolled in the course and have 24/7 access. Your card will be charged automatically bi-weekly or monthly depending on the plan you choose until you complete all payments. No certificates of completion will be awarded until all payments are made. Discount codes are not valid for payment plans. Refunds are not permitted after the course has been started.
After you finish the course, state law requires you take and pass an online proctored exam. The course will explain this process once all learning modules are complete.
Kentucky Real Estate College (KREC) does permit refunds as long as the student complies with this Refund Policy. KREC shall issue a refund pursuant to a request for a refund by the student if (i) the student requests the refund within 14 calendar days of the enrollment date; AND (ii) Module 2 of the course has not been started. In the event that the student has started Module 2 of the course or requested a refund more than 14 calendar days after enrollment, KREC shall not be obligated to issue a refund.
KREC aims to serve all of our students’ needs. Upon enrollment, each course is valid for Six (6) Months from the enrollment date. Prior to expiration, students have the option to purchase a Three (3) Month Extension for $99 or a Six (6) Month Extension for $149.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
To become a licensed real estate broker in Kentucky, you must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and have at least two years of experience (averaging at least 20 hours per week) as a licensed real estate sales associate. You must also complete the required pre-licensing education and pass a state-administered exam.
Applicants for a Kentucky real estate broker license must complete 336 classroom hours of approved real estate education. This includes a mandatory 48 hours in Brokerage Management. The remaining hours can be fulfilled with other real estate courses and approved electives.
Yes, the Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC) accepts academic credits from accredited colleges or universities. You can use 21 credit hours (12 in real estate courses, 3 in Brokerage Management, and 6 in approved electives) to fulfill the 336-classroom-hour requirement.
Yes, Kentucky has limited reciprocity with certain states. If you are already a licensed broker in Illinois, Tennessee, Florida, West Virginia, or Ohio, you may be able to skip the national portion of the licensing exam. Specific requirements vary by state, so you should contact the KREC directly for details.
The Kentucky real estate broker exam is administered by PSI and consists of a national and a state-specific portion. You must score at least 75% on both parts to pass. You have four months to retake any failed portion before the entire exam becomes void.
After successfully passing both portions of the exam, you have 60 days to submit your license application, along with proof of your education, a background check, and Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance. The application is provided to you at the PSI testing center upon passing.
