How to Get a Real Estate License in Hawaii

Hawaii's real estate market is genuinely unlike anywhere else in the country — limited land supply on island geography, consistent demand from both residents and vacation home buyers, and values that reflect some of the highest per-square-foot prices in the nation. The state requires 60 hours of pre-licensing education, with PSI exam locations available in Honolulu. The Hawaii Real Estate Commission (HREC) oversees licensing, and while the formal requirements are comparable to many mainland states, the island-specific market knowledge you'll need goes well beyond what any exam can test — understanding leasehold vs. fee simple ownership is just one example of the local nuances that matter enormously here.