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Founded on One Idea: Help Ohioans Pass
For over 45 years, Hondros College has helped Ohioans become licensed real estate agents — and been the school Ohio’s regulators trust to try something new first.
45+ years training Ohio real estate agents
Pass or Don’t Pay guarantee, included with our Ultimate package
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The Hondros Story: Born From a Cram Session
In 1981, John G. Hondros — a lawyer and real estate professional — noticed the same problem showing up in classroom after classroom: people who understood real estate were still failing the state exam, because no one was teaching them how to take it.
So he built a crammer: a focused, one-day review session with a single job — get people ready to pass. It worked, word spread, and the crammer became a business, The Ohio Real Estate Preparatory School.
When Ohio changed its licensing regulations in the early 1990s and required real estate schools to operate as accredited institutions, that crammer grew into Hondros College — a full pre-licensing school built on the same founding obsession: results, not seat time.
Forty-five years later, that obsession hasn’t changed. More Ohio real estate agents have started their careers at Hondros than at any other school, and our Pass or Don’t Pay guarantee — included with our Ultimate package — is a direct descendant of that very first cram session: we don’t consider the job done until you pass.
Still First, Not Just Oldest
That same instinct to go first showed up again in 2016. Seeing the opportunity for online courses, Hondros worked closely with regulators to build an online program that supported the high expectations for quality and education standards, while making coursework more flexible for busy students to access and complete. Every online and livestream option Ohio agents rely on today traces back to that first yes.
Pass: Ohio’s Most Trusted Path to a Real Estate Career
A Proven Path to Passing — By Design, Not By Chance
Passing the state exam isn’t an accident at Hondros — it’s the whole point. Every course, instructor, and study tool is built around one outcome: getting you licensed.
- 94%* of Hondros students pass the Ohio real estate exam on their first try
- Pass or Don’t Pay, included with our Ultimate package: if you don’t pass your exam on the first attempt, we refund your package. See full guarantee details.
- More licensed agents in Ohio started at Hondros than at any other school — backed by 45+ years of results
- Exam-focused tools, including our original Crammer review and CompuCram practice exams, built to mirror the Ohio real estate exam
Get Hired: Connected to Ohio’s Broker Network
In Ohio, You Need a Broker Before You Need a License
Here’s something a lot of first-time students don’t realize: in Ohio, you can’t even sit for your real estate licensing exam without a sponsoring broker lined up. That relationship isn’t a formality — it’s a requirement.
As part of our commitment to student success, Hondros has spent decades building the strongest broker network in Ohio. We have hundreds of broker partners across the state who offer a wide variety of options for aspiring agents. There isn’t just one kind of successful agent or brokerage, and our broker partners provide a wide variety of cultures for our students to flourish in. Hondros helps you build your network with these brokers starting well before graduation, not after.
Some highlights:
- Live and virtual Career Expos that connect you with Ohio’s most established brokers — often before you’ve even finished your coursework
- Online Broker marketplace portal to learn about and connect with hiring brokers
- Free personal connection to hiring brokers — get listed as an agent looking for a partner
- Decades-deep relationships with brokerages across the state, built since our earliest classes
- Instructors who are active local agents and brokers, and can speak to what firms look for in a sponsored agent
Why Agents Choose Hondros
- Learn from licensed Ohio real estate professionals who teach what they practice
- The most flexibility with hybrid learning. Swap between classroom, livestream, and online formats — even after you’ve started.
- A structured, exam-aligned path so you always know what’s next
- Real support from local Ohio advisors and instructors, who are expert in the Ohio market — not just a login and a syllabus
What Our Students Say
Real feedback from real Hondros graduates — because the best proof is the people who passed.
Common Questions About Hondros College
How long has Hondros College been training Ohio real estate agents?
Hondros was founded in 1981 as an exam-prep service and became a full pre-licensing school soon after. For more than 45 years, it has been one of Ohio’s primary sources of licensed real estate agents.
Was Hondros the first school to offer online real estate courses in Ohio?
Yes. In 2016, Hondros became the first school approved by the state to offer fully online real estate pre-licensing in Ohio, paving the way for the online and livestream formats Ohio students use today.
What is Hondros College’s pass rate?
94%* of Hondros students who complete their coursework pass the Ohio real estate exam on their first attempt.
Does Hondros guarantee I’ll pass?
Yes — students enrolled in our Ultimate package are covered by Hondros’ Pass or Don’t Pay guarantee: complete the required coursework and exam prep, and if you don’t pass on your first try, Hondros refunds your package. See full guarantee details.
Will Hondros help me find a job?
Yes. Hondros hosts live and virtual Career Expos connecting students and graduates with Ohio’s hiring brokers, and maintains relationships with brokerages across the state built over more than 45 years.
Is Hondros College accredited or approved in Ohio?
Yes. Hondros College is approved by the State of Ohio to provide real estate pre-licensing, post-licensing, and continuing education.
What learning formats does Hondros offer?
Students can choose in-person classroom, online livestreaming of instructor-led classes, or self-paced online courses, and can switch formats after enrolling if their schedule changes or an emergency arises. With hybrid learning you have the flexibility for life to happen and stay on course. Call us and we’ll get you covered.
How much does a Hondros real estate course cost?
Pricing varies by package and format. The Ultimate package (which includes the Pass or Don’t Pay guarantee and post-licensing education) and lower-cost online options are both available, with financing through Affirm.
Part of Colibri Real Estate
Hondros College is part of Colibri Real Estate, the nation’s leading real estate education network. That means Hondros students get Ohio’s most established local school, backed by national-scale learning systems — without losing the local relationships that got Hondros here in the first place. Interested in learning in another state? Check out our sister schools including: Gold Coast Schools, in Florida; Superior School of Real Estate, in North Carolina; Rockwell Institute, in Washington; Arizona School of Real Estate & Business, in Arizona; Key Realty School, in Nevada; and Allied Real Estate Schools, in California.
Start where 45+ years of Ohio agents started — Enroll Now
*94% pass rate reflects Hondros College students who followed the recommended study plan and sat for the Ohio real estate licensing exam between January and September 2025.
Let’s Find the Right Path Together
Every real estate journey is different. Whether you’re exploring a career change, comparing learning options, or ready to enroll, we’re here to help you move forward with confidence.
Our Admissions Advisors can help you:
- Understand Ohio’s licensing requirements
- Compare course packages and learning formats
- Build a plan that fits your schedule
- Answer questions about the licensing process
- Help you take the next step toward your new career
For more than 45 years, Hondros College has helped aspiring Ohio real estate professionals begin their careers. We’d be honored to help you start yours.
Give us a call at 1-888-466-3767.
