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Get Your Ohio Real Estate License in Columbus

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 Columbus-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.
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Columbus Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course Packages

Hondros' Columbus/Westerville campus gives Columbus-area students an in-person option for real estate pre-licensing education, alongside the same online and livestream formats available across Ohio.

Every package includes the state-required 100-hour course, Career Expos, physical textbooks and audio narration. Here is what each one adds on top.
94%

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. 1 All 100 hours with Hondros
  2. 2 Finished within six months
  3. 3 Take the Live Crammer course
  4. 4 75%+ on four CompuCram practice exams
  5. 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
Offered on site at the Westerville 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.

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Hondros' Columbus Real Estate School Location

Hondros' Columbus/Westerville campus is a short drive from anywhere in the Columbus metro. Choose in-person classroom instruction, or stick with livestream and online formats if commuting isn't in the cards.

Campus

Columbus / Westerville Campus

6584 N Hamilton Rd, Westerville, OH 43081

1-888-466-3767 info@hondros.com

Permanent campus location. Open Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with FastFingerprint services offered on site.

Ways to Learn Here

Classroom Livestream Online

Programs Offered at This Campus

  • Pre-Licensing
  • Post-Licensing
  • Continuing Education
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AREAS WE SERVE FROM THIS CAMPUS

  • Westerville
  • Columbus
  • Hilliard
  • Dublin
  • Worthington
  • New Albany
  • Gahanna

Why Choose Hondros as Your Columbus Real Estate School?

The same instruction, exam prep and career support Hondros has run for 45+ years, available to Columbus-area students whether you learn at the Westerville campus or from home.

  • Ohio Real Estate Instructors

    Classes are taught by Hondros' own instructors, bringing Ohio expertise

  • Ohio's first online real estate school

    Hondros was the first school approved for fully online real estate pre-licensing in Ohio.

  • Same coursework, any format

    Whether you show up in classroom, log in to livestream, or study solo, the required hours are identical.

  • Exam Prep that helps you pass

    Hondros' Crammer course and CompuCram exam prep help our students pass their state exam on the first attempt.

  • Pass or Don't Pay Guarantee

    On qualifying packages, so a retake isn't a second bill.

  • Career Expos and the Broker Marketplace

    Start meeting Columbus brokers that are hiring before you're even licensed.

What Hondros Students Are Saying

Choosing the right real estate school matters. Hondros students use our courses, instructor support, exam prep tools, and career resources to prepare for their Ohio real estate licensing journey.

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How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Columbus

Getting licensed in Columbus follows Ohio's statewide real estate licensing process:

  1. 1 Meet Ohio's basic eligibility requirements (age, background check, education).
  2. 2 Complete 100 hours of state-approved pre-licensing education, online, livestream, or classroom.
  3. 3 Pass the required school-level exam.
  4. 4 Prepare for exam day using Hondros' exam prep resources (CompuCram-powered practice exams are included with the Ultimate Learning package).
  5. 5 Pass the Ohio real estate licensing exam.
  6. 6 Apply through the Ohio Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing.
  7. 7 Complete Ohio's required 20-hour post-licensing course during your first year.
Read the full licensing guide

Online, Livestream, and Classroom Real Estate Classes in Columbus

Columbus-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.

Feature Classroom Livestream Online
Best For Students who want structured, in-person instruction with a live instructor Students who want live instruction and real-time Q&A without commuting Students who need maximum flexibility to study on their own schedule
Schedule Fixed class schedule, in person Live sessions you attend remotely on any device Self-paced; complete coursework anytime within your access window
Location In person at the Columbus/Westerville campus Attend remotely from anywhere in the Columbus area Study from home, anywhere in Ohio
Support Live instructor support, real-time Q&A, structured pacing Live instructor access and real-time Q&A, without the commute Course tools, student support, and exam prep resources on your own time
Good fit if You want accountability and a live classroom feel You want live instruction but can't commit to a commute You're balancing work, family, or a busy schedule
Classroom
Best For Students who want structured, in-person instruction with a live instructor
Schedule Fixed class schedule, in person
Location In person at the Columbus/Westerville campus
Support Live instructor support, real-time Q&A, structured pacing
Good fit if You want accountability and a live classroom feel
Livestream
Best For Students who want live instruction and real-time Q&A without commuting
Schedule Live sessions you attend remotely on any device
Location Attend remotely from anywhere in the Columbus area
Support Live instructor access and real-time Q&A, without the commute
Good fit if You want live instruction but can't commit to a commute
Online
Best For Students who need maximum flexibility to study on their own schedule
Schedule Self-paced; complete coursework anytime within your access window
Location Study from home, anywhere in Ohio
Support Course tools, student support, and exam prep resources on your own time
Good fit if You're balancing work, family, or a busy schedule

Is Real Estate a Good Career in Columbus?

Columbus gives new real estate agents opportunities across relocation, new construction, first-time buyers, and move-up buyers throughout suburbs like Westerville, Dublin, and New Albany. 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, Columbus 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.

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Have a question?

Have questions about Ohio real estate pre-licensing, course formats, package options, or how to get started in Columbus? Connect with a Hondros enrollment specialist and get help choosing the right path for your schedule and goals.

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