How to get a real estate license in Youngstown, OH
There is no separate Youngstown real estate license. Agents in Youngstown 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 Youngstown
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 Youngstown.
Offices in Youngstown
1 real estate franchise office lists an address in Youngstown: 1 Century 21.
- CENTURY 21 Lakeside Realty 51 N. Wickliffe Circle, 44515 (330) 793-4200 · 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 Youngstown
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Youngstown?
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 Youngstown?
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: Austintown · Canfield
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.
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