Get Your Ohio Real Estate License in Cleveland
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 Cleveland-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.
Cleveland Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course Packages
Hondros' Cleveland/South Independence campus gives Northeast Ohio students a local option for pre-licensing education, with the same online and livestream flexibility available anywhere else in the state.
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
- FastFingerprint services are offered on site at the Cleveland/South Independence campus.
- 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' Cleveland Real Estate School Location
The Cleveland/South Independence campus is just south of downtown Cleveland, off I-77, an easy stop for students from Cleveland, Parma, or the southern suburbs. Choose in-person classroom instruction, or complete your hours through livestream or online coursework instead.
Campus
Cleveland / South Independence Campus
4100 Rockside Rd, 2nd Floor, Independence, OH 44131
1-888-466-3767 info@hondros.com
Permanent campus location. Open Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with FastFingerprint services offered on site.
AREAS WE SERVE FROM THIS CAMPUS
- Independence
- Parma
- Beachwood
- Mayfield
- Westlake
Why Choose Hondros as Your Cleveland Real Estate School?
The same instruction, exam prep and career support Hondros has run for 45+ years, available to Cleveland-area students whether you learn at the Cleveland/South Independence 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 Cleveland brokers that are hiring before you're even licensed.
What Hondros Students Are Sayings
How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Cleveland
Getting licensed in Cleveland 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 Cleveland
Cleveland-area students have different schedules, goals, and learning preferences. Hondros gives you options so you can choose the class format that fits how you learn best.
Is Real Estate a Good Career in Cleveland?
Cleveland gives new real estate agents opportunities across lakefront neighborhoods, rebuilding urban blocks, and established suburbs like Independence and Parma. 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, Cleveland 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 Cleveland? 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Hondros’ Cleveland/South Independence campus serves the Cleveland area directly. Online and livestream options are also available.
Package pricing changes with current promotions. See the course package options on this page for up-to-date pricing.
No. Ohio doesn’t require in-person attendance, and Hondros’ online and livestream formats satisfy the same education requirement.
Yes. Hondros meets the Ohio Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing’s requirements statewide, including Cleveland.
Ready to Start Your Real Estate Career in Cleveland?
Explore Hondros' Ohio real estate pre-licensing packages and choose the format that fits your schedule: online, livestream, or classroom at the Cleveland/South Independence campus.
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