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How to get a real estate license in Louisville, KY

There is no separate Louisville real estate license. Agents in Louisville hold a Kentucky sales associate license from the Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC), the same as everywhere else in the state. Here is what that means locally, with the full steps in the Kentucky guide.

The Kentucky steps at a glance

  1. Meet the basics
  2. Complete 96 hours of pre-license education
  3. Request your FBI background check
  4. Pass the exam and apply within 60 days

Full Kentucky guide · Renewal and CE rules

Picking a brokerage in Louisville

The Kentucky guide explains when you need to work under a broker. Many new agents talk to a few local offices before they decide. These franchise offices list an address in Louisville.

Offices in Louisville

3 real estate franchise offices list an address in Louisville: 2 Coldwell Banker and 1 Century 21.

Source: All The Places (CC-0), from each brand's public office locator, as of October 18, 2026. Not affiliated and not a recommendation; confirm details with the office.

Agents and offices in Louisville

Questions

Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Louisville?

Not for the real estate license itself: the Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC) issues it and it covers all of Kentucky. The city may have its own business license rules, so check with the city.

Where do I take the course if I live in Louisville?

Any school approved by the Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC) works, in a classroom or online where the state allows it. Check the approval before you pay.

Nearby city guides: Lexington · Richmond · Ashland · Bowling Green · Danville · Elizabethtown · Frankfort · Georgetown

This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.

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