DE Real Estate
Delaware Real Estate Licensing Examination
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The Delaware real estate credential is issued by the Delaware Real Estate Commission, a board within the Division of Professional Regulation of the Delaware Department of State. The Commission issues licenses to real estate brokers, associate brokers and salespersons, and it also licenses real estate main and branch offices. Its statutory authority is in 24 Del. C., Chapter 29. The Commission's stated purpose is to protect the public from unsafe practices and from practices that tend to reduce competition or fix prices for services, while maintaining standards of professional competence and service delivery; it does so by setting competency standards, promulgating rules and regulations, adjudicating complaints, and imposing disciplinary sanctions when necessary. Candidates generally work through several stages: completing approved pre-licensing education, submitting an application through Delaware Professional Regulation Online Services (DELPROS) with any third-party documentation, and having a complete application reviewed by the Commission at a scheduled meeting. The licensing examination itself samples the breadth of practice - agency and contracts, ownership and land use, valuation, financing and settlement, title and recording, disclosure and practice laws, Commission licensure law and rules, and calculations. Preparation should combine the approved pre-licensing course with the Commission's own License Law and Rules & Regulations materials, since state-specific rules are examined and are posted directly on the Commission's site. This page is independent study material and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Commission or the Division of Professional Regulation.
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Who actually issues the Delaware real estate license?
The Delaware Real Estate Commission, part of the Division of Professional Regulation within the Department of State. The Commission issues licenses to brokers, associate brokers, salespersons, and real estate main and branch offices. Its authority comes from 24 Del. C., Chapter 29. Applications are filed through DELPROS, and the Commission reviews complete applications at its scheduled meetings.
Where and when does the Commission meet, and does that matter for my application?
The Commission meets the second Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the Cannon Building, 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, in Dover, and meetings are open to the public. It matters because the Commission reviews only complete applications, and it reviews your documentation at its next scheduled meeting - so filing a partial package delays you by a month.
What does "complete application" mean in practice?
The Commission describes a complete application as your application plus any documentation submitted through Delaware Professional Regulation Online Services (DELPROS), and any documents submitted by mail or email from third parties. Because third-party documents arrive separately, confirm they have landed before assuming your file is ready for review.
What topics should I study, and in what order?
Build the foundation first: agency relationships and contracts, real property ownership and land use, then valuation and market analysis. Layer financing and settlement, transfer of title and recording, and disclosure laws on top. Finish with Delaware-specific Commission licensure law and rules plus calculations. The Commission posts its License Law and Rules & Regulations directly, so study the state material from that source rather than a generic national outline.
How do I find approved pre-licensing and continuing education courses?
The Commission maintains an Approved Pre-Licensing and CE Courses list on its website, alongside Education Guidelines, Real Estate Instructor information, and Continuing Education and Audit Information. Use only listed providers; a course from an unapproved school will not satisfy the education requirement regardless of how much content it covers.
Is there anything new I should know before sitting the exam?
Yes. The Commission posts that pursuant to Senate Bill 201, signed by the Governor on June 1, 2026, there are new requirements related to the practice of wholesaling, including a new form titled Disclosure for Wholesale Transactions. Because this is a recent change, expect wholesale-transaction disclosure concepts to be fair game in the practice and disclosure areas.
What scams should a new licensee recognize?
The Commission highlights "vacant lot fraud" or "seller impersonation fraud," where bad actors impersonate owners of a property or vacant lot and try to sell it for profit. Unwitting owners, buyers, and even licensed professionals and attorneys can become victims. Familiarize yourself with the Real Estate Identity Theft and Deed Fraud material on the Division's Scam Alert Information page.
How do I contact the Commission with a licensing question?
Phone (302) 744-4500, fax (302) 739-2711, or email [email protected]. The mailing address is Cannon Building, Suite 203, 861 Silver Lake Blvd., Dover, DE 19904. The Division notes that if you cannot reach them by phone, you should submit your inquiry by email.
What is the most common way candidates lose time in this process?
Treating the exam and the application as separate tracks. The Commission reviews only complete files, and only at its monthly meeting, so missing third-party documents or an unapproved course stalls everything at once. Sequence it deliberately: confirm your course is on the approved list, then assemble documents, then file through DELPROS.