How to Get a Real Estate License in Ohio

Ohio requires 120 hours of pre-licensing education — nearly double what many states require — and has a three-year renewal cycle with 30 hours of continuing education. The Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing oversees a licensing process that takes agent preparation seriously. Ohio's geographic and economic diversity rewards that preparation: Columbus has been one of the fastest-growing major Midwestern cities for years, while Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Toledo each offer distinct market opportunities spanning urban investment properties, established suburban neighborhoods, and emerging growth corridors.