Get Your Ohio Real Estate License in Cincinnati
Study your way, with Ohio’s most experienced real estate school.
Hondros has licensed more Ohio real estate professionals than any other school, and our Cincinnati-area students get the same instruction, exam prep, and career support offered statewide.
- Study your way online self-paced, classroom or livestream.
- Learn from real estate experts who know the Ohio market.
- Be ready for exam day with built-in prep and practice from day one.
Cincinnati Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course Packages
Hondros' Cincinnati/West Chester campus gives Cincinnati and Tri-State-area students a local option for completing Ohio's required pre-licensing education, whether that's in person, livestream, or fully online.
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Complete education required by Ohio to qualify for the real estate licensing exam.
Connect with real estate brokers and companies to explore opportunities and start building your professional network.
Printed versions of all four required course textbooks that students can highlight, keep, and reference throughout their career.
Listen to course lessons with audio narration for flexible, on-the-go study.
Prepare with confidence through the Crammer Course—an instructor-led exam prep session reviewing exam questions, testing strategies, and key terminology. Recorded sessions also included for review.
Study with printed flashcards.
Complete your required Ohio state and federal background check before sitting for your licensing exam.
Practice exams and simulations powered by CompuCram® that mirror the real licensing test so you can study smarter and pass with confidence.
Follow our recommended study plan and pass on the first try—or don’t pay. Guaranteed.
Ohio requires newly licensed agents to complete a 20-hour post-licensing course during their first year of licensure.
Ultimate Learning
$1799
$1649
$150 off with code: SAVE150
- Or -
Everything in Professional, plus:
- Exam Prep powered by CompuCram
- Pass or Don’t Pay Guarantee
- 20-Hour Post-Licensing Course
- State-Required Pre-License Course
- Career Expos
- Physical textbooks
- Audio Course Narration
- Live Crammer Course
- Flashcards
- Fingerprinting
Professional
$1499
$1349
$150 off with code: SAVE150
- Or -
Everything in Essentials, plus:
- Live Crammer Course
- Flashcards
- Fingerprinting
- State-Required Pre-License Course
- Career Expos
- Physical textbooks
- Audio Course Narration
Essentials
$1299
$1149
$150 off with code: SAVE150
- Or -
What’s Included:
- State-Required Pre-License Course
- Career Expos
- Physical textbooks
- Audio Course Narration
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Complete education required by Ohio to qualify for the real estate licensing exam.
Connect with real estate brokers and companies to explore opportunities and start building your professional network.
Digital PDF versions of all four required course textbooks, available for easy download and access anytime.
Listen to course lessons with audio narration for flexible, on-the-go study.
Prepare with confidence through the Crammer Course—an instructor-led exam prep session reviewing exam questions, testing strategies, and key terminology. Recorded sessions also included for review.
Printed versions of all four required course textbooks that students can highlight, keep, and reference throughout their career.
Study with printed flashcards.
Complete your required Ohio state and federal background check before sitting for your licensing exam.
Practice exams and simulations powered by CompuCram® that mirror the real licensing test so you can study smarter and pass with confidence.
Follow our recommended study plan and pass on the first try—or don’t pay. Guaranteed.
Ohio requires newly licensed agents to complete a 20-hour post-licensing course during their first year of licensure.
Ultimate Learning
$1299
$1149
$150 off with code: SAVE150
- Or -
Everything in Professional, plus:
- Exam Prep powered by CompuCram
- Pass or Don’t Pay Guarantee
- 20-Hour Post-Licensing Course
- State-Required Pre License Course
- Career Expos
- Digital textbooks
- Audio Course Narration
- Live Crammer Course
- Physical textbooks
- Flashcards
- Fingerprinting
Professional
$1099
$949
$150 off with code: SAVE150
- Or -
Everything in Essentials, plus:
- Live Crammer Course
- Physical textbooks
- Flashcards
- State-Required Pre License Course
- Career Expos
- Digital textbooks
- Audio Course Narration
Essentials
$899
$749
$150 off with code: SAVE150
- Or -
What’s Included:
- State-Required Pre License Course
- Career Expos
- Digital textbooks
- Audio Course Narration
first-time pass rate for students who follow our recommended study plan.¹
¹ Hondros students who followed the plan and sat the exam Jan–Sept 2025.
The Recommended Study Plan
- 1 All 100 hours with Hondros
- 2 Finished within six months
- 3 Take the Live Crammer course
- 4 75%+ on four CompuCram practice exams
- 5 Sit the exams within 30 days of finishing
Follow it and don't pass on your first attempt? We refund your package. Ultimate Learning includes every step. See the guarantee terms →
Getting licensed in Ohio, at a glance
- Pre-license course
- 100 hours of Ohio-approved education: Principles & Practices (40), Ohio Real Estate Law (40), Real Estate Finance (20), Real Estate Appraisal (20).
- School exam
- Administered by Hondros at the end of your coursework.
- State exam
- Two sections, scored separately. You need 70% correct on each section to pass.
- State application
- Submitted to the Ohio Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing, with a sponsoring broker.
- Fees
- State exam $63. License application $81. Background check and fingerprinting vary by provider.
- Fingerprinting
- Ohio requires every applicant to complete state and FBI criminal background checks. Because there is no fingerprinting offered at Hondros' Cincinnati/West Chester location, book a state-approved Livescan provider locally through fastfingerprints.com.
- After you pass
- Ohio's 20-hour post-licensing course during your first year as a licensed agent.
- Eligibility
- 18 or older, background check, and Ohio's education requirement.
Hondros' Cincinnati Real Estate School Location
The Cincinnati/West Chester campus sits along the I-75 corridor, convenient for students coming from Cincinnati, Mason, or the surrounding suburbs. Choose in-person classroom instruction, or skip the commute with livestream and self-paced online options.
Campus
Cincinnati / West Chester Campus
9286 Schulze Dr, West Chester Township, OH 45069
1-888-466-3767 info@hondros.com
Satellite campus, not Hondros' main campus. Classroom sessions run here on scheduled dates rather than every day.
AREAS WE SERVE FROM THIS CAMPUS
- West Chester
- Mason
- Liberty Township
- Fairfield
- Hamilton
- Blue Ash
- Sharonville
- Springdale
- Downtown Cincinnati
- Northern Kentucky
Why Choose Hondros as Your Cincinnati Real Estate School?
The same instruction, exam prep and career support Hondros has run for 45+ years, available to Cincinnati-area students whether you learn at the Cincinnati/West Chester campus or from home.
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Ohio Real Estate Instructors
Classes are taught by Hondros' own instructors, bringing Ohio expertise
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Ohio's first online real estate school
Hondros was the first school approved for fully online real estate pre-licensing in Ohio.
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Same coursework, any format
Whether you show up in classroom, log in to livestream, or study solo, the required hours are identical.
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Exam Prep that helps you pass
Hondros' Crammer course and CompuCram exam prep help our students pass their state exam on the first attempt.
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Pass or Don't Pay Guarantee
On qualifying packages, so a retake isn't a second bill.
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Career Expos and the Broker Marketplace
Start meeting Cincinnati brokers that are hiring before you're even licensed.
What Hondros Students Are Saying
How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Cincinnati, OH
Getting licensed in Cincinnati follows Ohio's statewide real estate licensing process:
- 1 Meet Ohio's basic eligibility requirements (age, background check, education).
- 2 Complete 100 hours of state-approved pre-licensing education, online, livestream, or classroom.
- 3 Pass the required school-level exam.
- 4 Prepare for exam day using Hondros' exam prep resources (CompuCram-powered practice exams are included with the Ultimate Learning package).
- 5 Pass the Ohio real estate licensing exam.
- 6 Apply through the Ohio Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing.
- 7 Complete Ohio's required 20-hour post-licensing course during your first year.
Online, Livestream, and Classroom Real Estate Classes in Cincinnati
Is Real Estate a Good Career in Cincinnati?
Cincinnati gives new real estate agents opportunities across historic urban neighborhoods, steady suburban growth in Butler and Warren counties, and relocation work tied to the area’s cross-border activity with Northern Kentucky. Your license is the first step; your consistency, local knowledge, and client relationships determine how far you take it.
A career in real estate is performance-based, which means your results depend on your effort, preparation, and ability to serve clients well. For students who are willing to learn the business and stay active in the market, Cincinnati can offer multiple paths to grow.
Hondros helps students start with the education, exam preparation, and career resources needed to take the first step. Through tools like Career Expos and the Broker Marketplace, students can begin connecting with local brokers and learning what it takes to move from licensing to launching a real estate career.
Talk to an Enrollment Specialist
Have a question?
Have questions about Ohio real estate pre-licensing, course formats, package options, or how to get started in Cincinnati? Connect with a Hondros enrollment specialist and get help choosing the right path for your schedule and goals.
Prefer to talk? Call 1-888-466-3767
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hondros’ Cincinnati/West Chester campus serves the Cincinnati area, with online and livestream options for students who’d rather skip the drive.
Package pricing changes with current promotions. See the course package options on this page for up-to-date pricing.
Yes. Hondros meets the Ohio Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing’s education requirements.
No. Online and livestream formats satisfy the same education requirement as the classroom option.
Ready to Start Your Real Estate Career in Cincinnati?
Explore Hondros' Ohio real estate pre-licensing packages and choose the format that fits your schedule: online, livestream, or classroom at the Cincinnati/West Chester campus.
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