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The Basics
- 70-Hour Pre-License Course
- 3 Real Estate Study Guides
- Accessible Narrated Audio with Adjustable Speeds
Ultimate Learning
- 70-Hour Pre-License Course
- 3 Real Estate Study Guides
- Live & Interactive Instruction
- CompuCram Exam Prep
- Career Booster Pack (1-year access)
Your Path to Becoming a Licensed Agent
Follow these 5 simple steps to start your real estate career in Montana
Complete 70 Hours of Approved Pre-Licensing Education
You must successfully complete an approved 70-Hr. Pre-Licensing course, which can be completed online. Learn more about your package options here.
Pass the course final exam.
After you complete all course materials, meet the minimum time requirement, and pass the practice exam, there is a course final exam. To pass, you must get at least a 70% on the course final exam.
Pass the Montana State Licensing Examination
The Montana salesperson real estate licensing exam is administered by PSI, and you can schedule the exam right from their website. See the PSI candidate handbook for more information on the test. In the meantime, are a few pieces of info to help you prepare: The test consists of 113 questions. There are two portions, covering both state and national requirements. The passing rate for the Montana Real Estate Person Exam is 70%. You will have four hours to complete the exam.
Submit Your Fingerprints for a Background Check
As a condition of getting your Montana Real Estate license, you must submit to a criminal history background review by submitting your fingerprints.
Complete and Submit Your Application
You must submit your application within 24 months of completing your 70 required hours of education. Your application will only be accepted if it is fully completed, along with the appropriate license fee, and evidence of completing the fingerprinting process
Meet Our Expert Instructors
Learn from licensed brokers and educators who have trained thousands of real estate professionals since 1982.
Joseph F. Gobbett, Jr.
Licensed Broker, GRI
50+ YearsStarted his real estate career in Maryland in 1971. Training director, branch sales manager, and broker in charge of Rescom Realtors.
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Mark Davis-Cote
Licensed Broker, SFR
13+ YearsBA from URI, MBA from Webster University. Licensed salesperson since 2011, broker since 2016, SFR certified.
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Amanda Farnum
Licensed Real Estate Broker
17+ YearsAward-winning agent with experience across residential, commercial, foreclosures, and investments.
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Dale Clift
Real Estate Instructor
40+ YearsPassionate about real estate from age 20. Made it his goal to teach, train, and coach professionals across South Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our real estate courses
Can I take both online and livestream?
Each class must be completed in the format it was started to receive credit.
How much does a real estate license cost in Montana?
Here is a breakdown of the various fees and expenses included in the total cost of a real estate license in Montana: Course / Package Fees: $248-$627 Background Check: N/A Salesperson License Fees: $185 Examination Fees: $106
What is the duration of a real estate license course in Montana?
In Montana, a student or licensee is expected to spend at least 3 days in an accredited real estate licensing course or program. The courses at Colibri are available for durations between 3 days and 6 months.
Can you take the Montana real estate exam without classes?
No, you cannot take the exam without completing your real estate pre-licensing course in Montana.
How long does it take to get a Montana real estate license?
It varies depending on: the pace at which you complete your pre-licensing education; when you pass your licensing examination; the time it takes to complete the application process; and application processing times. That said, applicants wishing to obtain a sales agent license must successfully complete their required 70 hours of pre-licensing education within 12 months of filing their application.
What is the duration of the real estate course in Montana?
First-time applicants for a real estate license in Montana must complete 70 hours of mandatory coursework to qualify for the state licensing exam.
What are the requirements to get a real estate license in Montana?
To get your real estate license in Montana, you must be at least 18 years old, must have received credit for completion of two (2) years of full curriculum study at an accredited high school or equivalent, complete 70 hours of required education, and obtain a passing score on your Montana real estate license exam.
This course is offered in affiliation with Colibri Real Estate.