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How to get a real estate license in Somerset, KY

There is no separate Somerset real estate license. Agents in Somerset 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 Somerset

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 Somerset.

Offices in Somerset

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

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 Somerset

Questions

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

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 Somerset?

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 · Louisville · Richmond · Ashland · Bowling Green · Danville · Elizabethtown · Frankfort

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

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