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QUICK LINKS
MN & WI (Real Estate and Appraisal): Webinar CE
MN & WI: Classroom Education
MN: Online Education
WI: Online Education
MN: Real Estate Prelicense Education
WI: Real Estate Prelicense Education
*MN Department of Commerce Site
**WI Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)
*In Minnesota, the Department of Commerce administers license application and renewal programs for real estate salespersons and brokers and real property appraisers.
**In Wisconsin, the Department of Safety and Professional Services administers license applications and renewal programs for real estate salespersons and brokers and real property appraisers.
Upcoming in-person classes!
Check the member portal for upcoming classes.
Code of Ethics Requirement
All REALTOR members of the National Association of REALTORS are required to take the a minimum 2.5 hour Code of Ethics course on a three year cycle that covers the NAR required learning objectives. If you did not take your Code of Ethics requirement with a REALTOR association, you will need to send your completion certificate to info@LSARealtors.com in order to have your completion recorded for your membership.
You can take the course for free with NAR or for a small fee through our online course provider and get 3.0 hours of MN RE CE credit as well.
The current three year period is January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024.
LSAR Currently accepts the following online courses for the NAR Code of Ethics Requirement:
NAR |New Member Code of Ethics, Code of Ethics
TheCEShop.com | The Code of Ethics in Action: Real-Life Applications | Code of Ethics: Good For Your Clients and Your Business | Ethical Excellence: Raising the Bar | Using the Code to Solve Ethical Dilemmas
McKissock | Know the Code: Your Guide to the Code of Ethics | Drama and the Code of Ethics | NAR: May the Code Be With You | Ethics in the Age of Disruption
ContinuingEdExpress.com | REALTOR Code of Ethics: Duties to Clients and Customers | REALTOR Code of Ethics Case Studies | Realtor Code of Ethics: 2021 Update
Wisconsin WRA | Course 4 - WI Real Estate Ethics and Consumer Protection
Training Cove | Clarifying the Code of Ethics
Coldwell Banker University | NAR Code of Ethics: Our Promise Of Professionalism
REAL ESTATE CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (Minnesota & Wisconsin)
Minnesota Licensee
In each two year licensing cycle (July1-June30), all real estate brokers and salespersons must complete:
- A MINIMUM of 15 total credit hours in the first year and the REMAINDER of a total of 30 total credits hours by the end of the licensing cycle.
- One credit hour approved for fair housing instruction
- One credit hour approved for agency instruction
- ANNUAL specific module training course(s):
2023-2024 Required Module
Coming Soon.
New Minnesota Licensee
New licensees must complete the following by June 30th of their first FULL licensed year (July 1-June 30).
A MINIMUM of 30 total credit hours.
One credit hour approved for fair housing instruction.
One credit hour approved for agency instruction.
Specific module training course(s) for their first full year:
Continuing education requirements are due by June 30th of each year. Course providers may take up to 10 business days to upload your course completions so it is best to complete all your requirements by June 15th to avoid potential licensing issues.
You are allowed to take all 30 required hours through online education, but you may not take more than 8 hours in one day.
Review Your Minnesota Continuing Education Course Completions
You can review the courses you have completed by going to PulsePortal.com.
- Under Choose and Program, select Minnesota Department of Commerce.
- Under Choose a Board, select real estate.
- Under Search/Inquiry Services select Review your CE Transcript.
- Enter your Last Name, Real Estate License number (just the numbers) and your social security number.
We suggest periodically saving a copy of your record, especially after you have completed all your requirements. If you are missing any classes, contact the provider of the continuing education.
Wisconsin Licensee
In each two year licensing cycle (December 15-December 14), all real estate brokers and salespersons must complete:
18-hours of continuing education (6 courses, 3 hours each)- see mandatory courses below.
Some courses may qualify for Minnesota license credit, but you will need to check with your course provider to verify.
2024 Continuing Education Courses
Mandatory courses (all Six required)
- Coming Soon
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Wisconsin Renewal Requirements
*Information provided by the WI DSPS
https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/RESalesperson/Default.aspx
Please Note: A person who was issued/granted their original or initial salesperson license is now required to satisfy the continuing education requirement during the biennium in which the person receives that license, except that a person who was issued/granted their original or initial salesperson license after October 1, of an even year, is not required to satisfy the continuing education requirement and is exempt for that one renewal cycle only.
Requirements
1. FEE (See Renewal Dates and Fees)
2, HRS (Hours of Continuing Education - see Continuing Education Information for details. If renewing via paper form #2920 is also required.
3. SIG (Signature regarding previous arrests/convictions/ and pending charges. Depending upon your answer, you may need to complete form #2252, submit all requested documents as well as the $8 background check (CIB) fee.)
4. If your legal status as a qualified alien or nonimmigrant lawfully present in the United States has changed since the issuance of your credential or your last renewal, please contact the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services at (608) 266-2112 or dsps@wisconsin.gov.
Renewal Methods
Online Log In: License Renewal Online
Request a Paper Renewal Form: (888) 506‑4239 or (608) 261‑4460 for the Madison area