Check your state or country’s licensing requirements
Meet the minimum age and education requirements
Complete the required pre-licensing coursework
Gain the required experience as a licensed real estate agent, if needed
Pass the real estate broker licensing exam
Submit a broker license application
Pay the required application and licensing fees
Complete a background check or fingerprinting, if required
Obtain errors and omissions insurance, if required
Maintain your license with continuing education
Build experience in sales, contracts, negotiation, and compliance
Join a brokerage or open your own brokerage, depending on your goals