Start Your Career as a Real Estate Broker in Indiana

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Basic Requirements to Get Started

Before you begin, you must meet a few simple requirements:

Must be 18 years or older
Must have a high school diploma or GED
Must complete required pre-licensing education
Must pass the Indiana Real Estate Broker Exam
Must submit to a background check & application process

How to Get Your Indiana Real Estate License: Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Complete 90 Hours of Pre-Licensing Education

Indiana requires 90 hours of approved real estate education before you can take the licensing exam.

 

This course covers essential topics like:

-Real estate law and contracts
-Property ownership and land use
-Financing and mortgage basics
-Real estate ethics and agency relationships-
-Listing, marketing, and buyer representation

You can complete this course online or in-person through an approved Indiana real estate school.

 

Step 2: Pass the Indiana Real Estate Broker Exam

Step 3: Submit Your License Application

Step 4: Background Check & Fingerprinting

Step 5: Join a Managing Broker

Step 6: Start Your Real Estate Career

Post-Licensing Requirement (Important!)

 

General Information

Fair Information Practice Act

In compliance with Indiana Code 4-1-6, applicants are hereby notified that all required information must be provided in order for the application to be processed. Failure to provide the required information will result in the application not being processed.
 
Applicants have the right to challenge, correct, or explain information maintained by the agency. Information submitted may become part of the public record.
 
Examination scores and transcripts are considered confidential and will only be released when required by law. In such cases, applicants will be notified as required.
 
 
 

Mandatory Disclosure of Social Security Number

In accordance with Indiana Code 4-1-8-1 and 25-1-5-11(a), disclosure of your Social Security Number is required by the state agency processing your application.
 
Providing your Social Security Number is mandatory. The application cannot be processed without it. Failure to provide this information will result in denial of the application. Application fees are non-refundable.
 
 
 

Application Expiration (Abandonment Policy)

If an applicant does not complete all required steps within one (1) year of submitting the application, the application will be considered abandoned without action by the Board.
 
Any application submitted after abandonment will be treated as a new application, including all required fees and requirements.
 
 
 

RECP (Real Estate Certification Program)

Choosing the right education provider is one of the most important first steps when starting your real estate career in Indiana.

At Inman Realty Company, we recommend RECP (Real Estate Certification Program), a trusted Indiana real estate education provider that helps future agents complete the required 90-hour pre-licensing course needed before taking the Indiana Real Estate Broker Exam.

RECP has helped many aspiring agents successfully begin their careers and is recognized as one of Indiana’s established real estate education programs.

Their pre-licensing course covers everything required by the state, including real estate laws and regulations, contracts and legal concepts, property ownership and land use, financing and mortgage fundamentals, agency relationships and ethics, as well as listing, marketing, and buyer representation.

RECP offers flexible learning options to fit different schedules, including online self-paced learning, live virtual classes, and in-person classroom options.

Our managing broker personally completed his real estate education through RECP, which is why we confidently recommend it to future agents looking to begin their journey in real estate.

If you are ready to start working toward becoming a licensed real estate broker in Indiana, RECP is a great place to begin.

Once you complete your education and earn your license, Inman Realty Company is here to help guide you as you begin building your career in real estate.

Get Licensed in Indiana

RECP Certificate Guide

Here’s a simple guide you need to know for completing your RECP course and getting your official certificate.
This will help you understand the steps before and after watching the video below.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access my RECP course?

You can log in using the account details provided when you enrolled in the RECP program.

Can I use more than one computer to complete the course?

Are there any course handouts or resources available?

How many hours do I need to complete the course?

When will I receive my certificate?

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What happens after I get my certificate?

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