How to become a real estate agent in Utah
If you're thinking of a career in Real Estate, getting a license in Utah consists of a few steps and it really isn't that difficult as long as you have some time.
In summary, here's the quick steps:
1) Take and graduate from a pre-licensing school (like ARTI® Academics). It's 120 hours.
2) After that, you must pass the state and federal portions of the real estate exam.
3) Pass background checks 4) Affiliate with a brokerage.
When Will My Continuing Education (CE) Hours Be Registered With The State?
If you have priority banking. Your continuing education credits are banked faster than any other school with our priority banking. You will receive an email when your completed course or certificate has been sent to the state. After we have reported the classes, it takes up to 72 hours to be updated with the state.
If you are an exclusive VIP member. As a VIP member you will always get your CE credits banked before anyone else. You are our top priority and will receive an email when your credits have been submitted to the state. Along with expedited banking, you also have access to our exclusive content. This means that you will have access to classes available only for VIP members.
Most states allow real estate schools up to 10 business days to bank the hours with the Division of Real Estate.
We can only register your course hours if we have your Real Estate License number in your profile settings in ARTI® Academics. If we do not have your real estate license number in the ARTI Academics profile setting, it will delay the processing as we will need to contact you for additional information.
If you have more questions please contact ARTI Support
What is the organizational structure of the courses?
The courses on ARTI® Academics are intentionally developed to create a climate where it fosters engagement and interactivity. We want our students to make personal connections to the material that is being taught. Our goal is to draw connections between the content that is being presented and align those key concepts with real life examples. The real estate courses are presented with video learning, quizzes, and slides. We are determined to always provide courses that are high quality with expert instructors and presented in an engaging manner.
When will I receive the candidate education certifying document?
Upon completion of the Utah or Nevada 120 hours real estate licensing course which consists of all the courses, review sessions, and the final exam, you will receive the candidate education certifying document. This document will be sent electronically to the email address registered to your account and displayed in the Learning Management System immediately after your coursework is completed. All candidates must bring this document to the testing center on the day of the examination.
ARTI® Academics will never ask you for payment or credit card information. We will not require you to jump through any hoops.
How to Register for the Utah Real Estate Exam
Here are the instructions to register for the Utah Real Estate Exam!
- Go the Person Vue Page to register for the real estate exam: https://home.pearsonvue.com
- Click on - FOR TEST TAKERS - in the dropdown menu click on schedule an exam
- In the select your program search bar, type in Utah Real Estate
- Once it directs you the next page, click on “View Exams”
- Select Utah Sales
- Once its directs you to the next page, click on schedule this exam
- Click on create a web account
- Once it directs you to the next web account page, please proceed to click on “No, I do not know my Utah Real Estate Candidate ID” and be sure to complete the questions in order to create your web account.
- Once you create a web account, the system will email you the Utah Candidate ID and the ability to register for the exam.
Good luck with getting your Utah Real Estate License!
Is the Utah Real Estate Exam Hard?
After you complete Real Estate school, in order to be eligible for a license, you need to take the exam. You can find out more about it here. Often times we're asked if it is difficult to pass the test. The answer is no, it's not difficult as long as you're prepared! One of the best ways to be prepared for it is by completing the ARTI Academics practice tests. Prior to receiving your certificate of completion from the Real Estate School, you will have to pass a practice test. You can always download more practice tests (we provide 5, total) to ensure you're ready to roll! While we're confident that you will do great, remember that if you don't pass the first time, you can study and take the exam again. Following successful passing of the Utah Real Estate Exam, you have 90 days to request your license.
For more information around this topic, check out the Utah Division of Real Estate's website. You can also check out how you can be most prepared to pass the Utah Real Estate exam.
If you have any additional questions or insights, post them below!
What is the difference between a real estate broker and a real estate agent?
While the terms Real Estate Broker and Real Estate Agent are often used interchangeably in Utah and Nevada, they are very different. A Real Estate Agent is an individual who has completed Real Estate School, either online or in person. They also must complete certain background checks and be approved by the State governing body. This authorizes them to help buyers and sellers complete real estate transactions under the supervision of a Real Estate Broker. A Real Estate Broker has not only completed the requirements to become an Agent, but must also complete 120 more hours of formal education in addition to work experience. Because they are a Broker, they are eligible to open a Real Estate Brokerage and have Agents (and other Broker's) affiliate with their organization. In the State of Utah, a Broker can be responsible for up to three real estate offices.
So is a being a Broker better than an Agent?
No. What makes someone great in the real estate isn't dependent on that 120 hours of additional seat time or the title next to their name. In fact, many agents are better than their brokers at selling real estate. A great agent is someone that listens to their clients needs and helps them achieve their goals! A great Real Estate Brokerage, however, can make any agent, no matter their skill level, shine above their peers by providing superior marketing, technology, education, research, and support.
I'm Ready To Take My Utah Real Estate Test!
Congrats!! After you have completed the required 120 hours Utah Pre-Licensing Certificate through ARTI Academics, you will receive a Certifying Document from the school. This document is delivered directly inside ARTI Academics and is specially coded to work only for you. You are also emailed the document.
This Certifying Document document is issued by the State of Utah and authorizes you to schedule and take the real estate exam from a Pearson Vue authorized testing center. Simply visit: https://home.pearsonvue.com/ut/realestate, create an account and schedule your exam. Pearson Vue will also provide additional information about what you can take to the testing center.
YOU CAN FIND MORE INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTERING WITH PEARSON VUE HERE!
Upon successful completion of the exam, you will provide to the state:
- A Completed and signed original application issued by the testing center.
- Signed, original school Certifying Document (provided by us). This document is only valid for one year and must be submitted within 90 days of passing the exam) or valid education waiver issued by the Division of Real Estate.
- Signed responses to the Qualifying Questionnaire issued at the testing center and all supporting documentation requested for any "Yes" answers.
- Candidate fingerprint receipt issued at testing center or two fingerprint cards.
- Completed and signed Certification of Legal Presence form.
- Non-refundable fee of $152.
- Licensing Checklist Document
For additional information about being prepared to take the exam, you can review this post or visit the Division of Real Estate's website.
Good Luck passing your Utah Real Estate Exam!
How long do I have to complete the Utah Real Estate School Pre-Licensing?
While Utah's Division of Real Estate requirement is 1 year, we allow just 6 months. This is more than enough time for any student to complete the material and pass the test. We want you to be successful passing the exam and if you took the 'Estates' course 10 months ago, for example, the likelihood of you being extremely well versed will decrease. We pride ourselves on being high quality education and want you to have the best real estate educational experience. If for some reason, you feel that 6 months is not enough time for you to complete the course, please reach out to us!
How much will it cost before I can sell real estate?
The reason ARTI® Academics was started was to be a driving force in helping the Real Estate Industry become better at what we do. Home buyers and sellers deserve much better than the same product they've received over the past 30 years. This real estate school was built all around people with a passion to help move people forward in their career and be successful. While the cost can differ a little bit, we're saving you up to $800 just for the real estate school portion making it free. Remember, when you go into the real estate business, you are an entrepreneur and must manage it like your own business. Depending on your marketing plan your costs can vary substantially.
You can plan for the following expenses:
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- $0 - Real Estate School with ARTI Academics
- $250 - for the test and the Utah Division of Real Estate fees.
- $1500 - National Association of REALTOR dues, your local real estate board dues, and MLS Access.
- Depending on which real estate brokerage you choose to affiliate with, you will have monthly costs in addition to signs, business cards, CRM, photography and other expenses.