How to Get a Real Estate License in Rhode Island
Rhode Island requires 45 hours of pre-licensing education — one of the lower thresholds in New England — and uses PSI for the licensing exam, with licensing managed by the Departme…
Rhode Island requires 45 hours of pre-licensing education — one of the lower thresholds in New England — and uses PSI for the licensing exam, with licensing managed by the Department of Business Regulation. Despite being the smallest state geographically in the country, Rhode Island has a layered real estate market: Providence's urban scene (anchored by Brown University and RISD) attracts young professional buyers, Newport and Narragansett offer some of the most sought-after coastal and waterfront properties in New England, and communities in between span everything from affordable inland towns to working-class areas experiencing revitalization.
Rhode Island — At a Glance
Pre-License Hours
45 hrs
Minimum Age
18 yrs
Exam Provider
PSI
Renewal
Every 2 yrs
CE at Renewal
24 hrs
Est. Total Cost
$300–$900