License & CE renewal tracking for real-estate agents and brokers
A real-estate license lapse does not just stop new business — in most states it voids your ability to be paid a commission on work already in flight, including deals under contract at the moment the license expires.
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Free for real-estate agents — enter your state and last renewal date and get your expiration, CE cutoff and renewal-window dates in one screen.
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Commissions on pending deals are at risk
A licence that lapses mid-escrow can cost the commission on a deal that was already done. The brokerage usually finds out at closing.
CE is due before the renewal, not with it
Post-licensing and continuing-education hours have their own reporting lag. Completing them the week of expiration is not the same as having them on file.
Brokerages track agents they do not control
A broker of record is responsible for the licensure of every agent hanging their license there — but has no automatic feed when one expires.
Renewal cycles at a glance
| State | Renewal cycle | CE per cycle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 48 months | 45 hours | State rule |
| Texas | 24 months | 18 hours | State rule |
| Florida | 24 months | 14 hours | State rule |
| New York | 24 months | 22.5 hours | State rule |
Education only — board rules change. The free deadline check covers all 50 states and DC, and tells you plainly when it is using a state-confirmed rule versus the typical cycle for your profession. Always confirm with your board.
How CredentialPilot handles it
CredentialPilot keeps one register of every credential you hold or employ — state licenses, continuing-education requirements, board certifications, background rechecks, professional liability coverage and agency registrations — and drafts the renewal checklist automatically at 60, 30 and 7 days before each date.
Built for salespeople, associate brokers, brokers of record, and brokerage compliance staff.
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