Become a licensed agent with Real Team Realty
No license yet? Here's your full roadmap — from your very first course to your first closing. We'll guide you through every step.
Before you begin
To qualify for a Utah Real Estate Sales Agent License, you'll need to meet the state's basic requirements.
- Be at least 18 years of age when you apply
- Have a valid Social Security Number
- Hold a high school diploma or equivalent
- Meet Utah's honesty & good-reputation standard
- Complete the required pre-licensing education
- Pass the Utah Sales Agent Exam within the state timeline
Applicants with criminal history, disciplinary actions, or other legal matters may be subject to additional review under Utah Administrative Rule R162-2f-201.
Your step-by-step journey
Eight stages take you from your first step to fully active under Real Team Realty.
Pre-licensing education
Complete 120 hours of approved pre-licensing education at a certified Utah school before you can sit for the exam.
- Curriculum must meet Utah Division of Real Estate standards
- Maximum of 8 education hours per day
- You must pass the exam within 1 year of finishing the curriculum
RTR recommends: Stringham Schools — a trusted, state-approved pre-licensing program.
Pass the licensing exam
Register for and pass the Utah Real Estate Sales Agent Exam through Pearson VUE.
- Pass both the National and State portions (minimum 70% each)
- Bring two valid, signature-bearing IDs (one government photo ID)
- Your name must match exactly across registration and IDs
- Fingerprinting is required prior to license approval
Tip: use the same email for your Pearson VUE registration and your UtahID to avoid processing delays.
Meet our Principal Broker
Have an informational interview with our Principal Broker — an important step to make sure Real Team Realty is the right home for your career.
- Talk through our culture, training, support, and commission structure
- Ask anything about building your business with RTR
- No pressure — it's a conversation, not a commitment
You can request this interview any time — even while you're still completing your courses.
Apply for your Utah Real Estate license
Apply for your Utah Real Estate Sales Agent License through UtahID.
- Create your UtahID account and complete the online application
- Upload all required documents in PDF format
- During your application, select Real Team Realty, LLC as your sponsoring brokerage (License # 8565309-CN00)
- Submit your application within 90 days of passing the licensing exam
After you submit, you'll receive fingerprinting instructions and authorization forms by email — usually within 1–2 business days. Complete these as soon as possible to avoid delays.
License approval & activation
Once the Division approves your application, your license is activated under Real Team Realty, LLC after our Principal Broker approves your affiliation.
- We monitor your application status
- Our Principal Broker reviews and approves your affiliation request
- Once approved, your license becomes Active
Join your REALTOR® board
After affiliating, join the local REALTOR® board and related associations.
- Salt Lake Board of Realtors, NAR, and Utah Association of Realtors
- Complete Code of Ethics & REALTOR® Essentials courses
Activate MLS access
With your license, affiliation, and board membership active, activate your MLS access.
- Requires an active license, brokerage affiliation, and active REALTOR® membership
- Complete all required MLS registration steps
Activate Supra (lockbox access)
Finally, subscribe to Supra services for property access and lockbox functionality.
- Active board and MLS membership required
- Visit the SLBR office (Sandy, Utah) and sign the Supra Key Agreement in person
For security, Supra setup must be completed by you personally — assistants or third parties can't sign on your behalf.
Estimated costs
A general guide to the fees you can expect along the way. All amounts are estimates and set by third parties.
| Stage | Estimated fee |
|---|---|
| State license application | $100 |
| Recovery Fund fee | $12 |
| Fingerprint processing | $35–$45 |
| FBI RAPBACK fee | $5 |
| REALTOR® board membership (initial + prorated dues) | $500–$950 |
| MLS subscription (initial) | $200 |
| MLS (monthly) | $45/mo |
You won't do this alone
Our Support team guides you the whole way
From your first course to your first lockbox, Real Team Realty's Real Estate Support team is with you at every stage. Ready to start, or have questions?
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