Best Online Real Estate Schools in Hawaii (2026)

Hawaii pre-licensing courses (60 hours for salesperson) typically cost between $300 and $700. Budget options start around $377 (Colibri's Basics package) while premium bundles with exam prep and pass guarantees run up to $698. When budgeting, add the $61 PSI exam fee and the $282–$382 license application fee (depending on which year of the biennium you apply) to get your full out-of-pocket cost before your first commission.

Total first-year cost including MLS dues, board membership, and E&O insurance typically runs $1,200–$3,000+ above the education cost.

Yes. The Hawaii Real Estate Commission (HIREC) approves fully online pre-licensing courses. Colibri Real Estate and The CE Shop both offer state-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace from anywhere — including from the mainland, from a Neighbor Island where in-person options are limited, or around a full-time work schedule.

Online courses have the same state approval and carry the same weight as in-person courses when you apply for your license.

Salesperson: 60 hours of HIREC-approved pre-licensing education, followed by passing the PSI exam (130 questions: 80 national + 50 state-specific, 70% required to pass).

Broker: 80 hours of HIREC-approved broker education, plus an active Hawaii salesperson license and documented transaction experience. The broker exam is separate from the salesperson exam.

Continuing education: 20 hours every two-year renewal cycle (Core A: 3 hours + Core B: 3 hours + 14 elective hours). Next renewal deadline: November 30, 2026.

According to the Hawaii Real Estate Commission FY2024 Annual Report, the statewide first-time salesperson exam pass rate is 32.2% (1,795 passed out of 5,576 tested). The broker exam pass rate is 39.5%.

This is meaningfully lower than most states — which is why choosing a school that includes quality exam prep resources matters. A good practice test platform can be the difference between passing on your first attempt and paying another $61 to retake it.

You have 2 years from the date you complete your HIREC-approved pre-licensing course to pass the Hawaii real estate exam. After 2 years, the education credit expires and you would need to retake the coursework before you can sit for the exam.

Most candidates schedule their exam within 2–4 weeks of completing the course while the material is still fresh. PSI offers exam locations in Honolulu, Kona, Maui, and Kapaa, plus remote proctoring options.

No. Hawaii does not have license reciprocity with any other state. This means a licensed agent from California, Florida, or any other state cannot transfer their license and must complete Hawaii's full licensing requirements.

However, Hawaii does offer education equivalency for agents who have completed comparable pre-licensing education in another state. If approved, you may be able to skip some of the national portion of the pre-licensing coursework — but you will still need to pass the Hawaii state-specific exam portion.

Contact the Hawaii Real Estate Commission directly at (808) 586-2643 or visit the DCCA MyPVL portal to confirm your eligibility for education equivalency before enrolling in a full course.