How to get a real estate license in Cincinnati, OH
There is no separate Cincinnati real estate license. Agents in Cincinnati hold an Ohio salesperson license from the Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing and the Ohio Real Estate Commission, the same as everywhere else in the state. Here is what that means locally, with the full steps in the Ohio guide.
The Ohio steps at a glance
- Meet the basics
- Take 100 hours of prelicense courses
- Apply with a broker's recommendation
- Pass each portion of the exam
- Finish 20 hours of post-licensing in 12 months
Full Ohio guide · Renewal and CE rules
Picking a brokerage in Cincinnati
The Ohio 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 Cincinnati.
Offices in Cincinnati
4 real estate franchise offices list an address in Cincinnati: 4 Coldwell Banker.
- Coldwell Banker Heritage 3960 Red Bank Rd Ste 100, 45227 (513) 527-1970 · Office site
- Coldwell Banker Realty 3825 Edwards Rd, 45209 (513) 321-9944 · Office site
- Coldwell Banker Realty 6730 Ruwes Oak Dr, 45248 (513) 922-9400 · Office site
- Coldwell Banker Realty 7917 Beechmont Ave Ste B, 45255 (513) 474-5000 · Office site
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 Cincinnati
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Cincinnati?
Not for the real estate license itself: the Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing and the Ohio Real Estate Commission issues it and it covers all of Ohio. The city may have its own business license rules, so check with the city.
Where do I take the course if I live in Cincinnati?
Any school approved by the Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing and the Ohio Real Estate Commission works, in a classroom or online where the state allows it. Check the approval before you pay.
Nearby city guides: Montgomery
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.
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