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The Colorado exam at a glance
Colorado licenses brokers only (no salesperson license); one PSI broker exam serves all levels. National: 80 questions, pass 60 correct (75%); State: 74 questions, pass 53 correct (~72%); portions scored separately and each must be passed within one year. Verified against the PSI Colorado Real Estate Candidate Information Bulletin, 2026-07-27: National 80 items (60 correct to pass) in 120 minutes; State 74 items (53 correct) in 110 minutes.
Salesperson exam
154questions
230 mintime limit
73%to pass
Two separately scored sections
Broker exam
154questions
230 mintime limit
73%to pass
Two separately scored sections
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Licensing Exemptions
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How does Colorado's real estate licensing structure differ from most other states?
Colorado issues licenses only to attorneys
Colorado issues only broker licenses — there is no salesperson license
Colorado requires a separate license for each county where a licensee works
Colorado has no licensing requirement at all for residential transactions
Show answer & explanation
Colorado issues only broker licenses — there is no salesperson license — Colorado is a broker-only licensing state: every licensee is a broker at some level (associate, independent, or employing) rather than a salesperson.
Source: Colorado DRE — Broker Program
In Colorado, a newly licensed real estate broker with less than two years of active experience holds which license level?
Independent broker, who may open a solo practice immediately
Employing broker, who may hire other licensees immediately
Associate broker, who must work under an employing broker
Provisional salesperson, pending conversion to broker
Show answer & explanation
Associate broker, who must work under an employing broker — New licensees with under two years of active experience are credentialed as associate brokers and must be employed and supervised by an employing broker.
Source: Colorado DRE — Broker License Application Requirements
In Colorado, a broker with two years of active experience who practices alone without employing other brokers holds which license level?
Associate broker
Managing salesperson
Designated trainee broker
Independent broker
Show answer & explanation
Independent broker — After two years of active experience a Colorado broker may qualify as an independent broker, practicing without supervision but not employing other licensees.
Source: Colorado DRE — Broker License Application Requirements
Colorado exam FAQ
How many questions are on the Colorado real estate salesperson exam?
The Colorado salesperson exam has 154 questions with a time limit of 230 minutes. You need 73% to pass.
What score do you need to pass the Colorado broker exam?
The Colorado broker exam requires 73% to pass, across 154 questions in 230 minutes.
Who administers the Colorado real estate exam?
The exam is administered by PSI. Colorado licenses brokers only (no salesperson license); one PSI broker exam serves all levels. National: 80 questions, pass 60 correct (75%); State: 74 questions, pass 53 correct (~72%); portions scored separately and each must be passed within one year. Verified against the PSI Colorado Real Estate Candidate Information Bulletin, 2026-07-27: National 80 items (60 correct to pass) in 120 minutes; State 74 items (53 correct) in 110 minutes.
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