How to Get Your Indiana Real Estate License

Indiana offers Salesperson and Managing Broker licenses under Indiana Code 25-34.1, regulated by IREC.

Salesperson License Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Complete 90 hours of IREC-approved pre-licensing education
• Pass the Indiana real estate Salesperson exam through Pearson VUE
• Submit a Salesperson license application with the $60 fee
• Complete fingerprint-based background check
• Affiliate with an Indiana-licensed Managing Broker

Post-Licensing (30 hours within 2 years)

Indiana Salespersons must complete 30 hours of post-licensing education within the first 2 years.

Managing Broker License Requirements

• Hold an active Salesperson license for at least 2 years
• Have demonstrable active practice during those 2 years
• Complete 24 hours of broker pre-licensing education
• Pass the Managing Broker exam
• Submit a Managing Broker license application

Continuing Education

Indiana requires 36 hours of CE every 3 years to renew. Mandatory topics include core law and ethics.

Reciprocity

Indiana offers full reciprocity with all other U.S. states. A licensee holding an active license in another state can apply to Indiana by reciprocity. Check with IREC for current application terms.

Step 1: Confirm your sponsoring Managing Broker

You cannot operate as a licensed Salesperson without affiliating with an Indiana-licensed Managing Broker.

Step 2: Submit your license application via IREC

Required: passing scores, completed application, $60 license fee, sponsoring Managing Broker, background check.

Step 3: Background check

Indiana requires fingerprint-based background checks.

Step 4: Wait for license issuance

IREC processes complete applications within 2-4 weeks.

Step 5: Post-licensing (30 hours within 2 years)

Indiana Salespersons must complete 30 hours of post-licensing within the first 2 years.

Step 6: Continuing education

After post-licensing, Indiana requires 36 hours of CE every 3 years.

Realistic income expectations

Median Indiana agent earns $46,000. Brokers $62,000.

• Year 1: $20K-$40K
• Year 2-5: $40K-$70K
• Top 25%: $70K-$150K+
• Top 5% (Indianapolis metro, Carmel): $150K+

Indianapolis metro and Northwest Indiana (Chicago suburbs) provide the highest earning potential.

The first 30 days

Week 1: Set up MLS access, learn brokerage CRM. Week 2: Send "I'm now licensed" announcement. Week 3: Shadow your Managing Broker. Week 4: Start prospecting and schedule post-licensing.