How to choose a Connecticut real estate school
Every Connecticut agent takes the same 60-hour course. What changes from school to school is how it is taught, when you can start, how long it takes and what you pay.
Last reviewed September 2026.
The short answer
Pick the format first, then ask every school the same four questions. Connecticut's 60 hours are taught live, so the real choice is between live with open enrollment and live classes that start on set dates.
NESRE is the open-enrollment live option: $395, live on Zoom every weekday morning or evening, start tomorrow, finish in about four weeks.
The two ways to take the course
1. Live, open enrollment
A real instructor teaches every session, and you can join the next one instead of waiting for a new class to start. Best if you want someone to ask when a concept does not click, and you want to start now.
2. Live, set start dates
The class starts on a set date and meets a few days or nights a week until it finishes, often over five to twelve weeks. Good if that schedule lines up with yours.
A word on self-paced packages
Connecticut does not allow fully self-paced, read-and-click pre-licensing courses. The state requires 60 hours of instruction, which schools deliver live, usually on Zoom. If a package looks like readings and quizzes you work through alone, confirm with the Department of Consumer Protection that it is approved before you pay.
Four questions to ask any school
| Ask this | Why it matters | NESRE's answer |
|---|---|---|
| When can I start? | Some courses start on set dates weeks away. | Tomorrow. Morning or evening. |
| What if I miss a class? | Life happens. You need a way to make up hours. | Catch that same class when it comes around next month at no charge, or take a $25 weekend makeup. |
| How long will it really take? | A few nights a week can stretch the course over months. | 20 sessions, one per weekday. About four weeks. |
| What is included in the price? | Textbooks, exam prep and makeups can add up. | $395 for all 60 hours and the course exam, plus a free StudyBot exam tutor. Books are extra. |
Also confirm the course is approved by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection before you pay, and read the school's Google reviews. Read ours →
Compare the full cost, not the sticker price
The course is only one part of getting licensed. Every student pays the same state application, exam and license fees no matter which school they choose. See every fee →
Which option fits you
- You want a live teacher and a fast start. Open enrollment is built for you.
- You already hold a license in another state. Reciprocity may let you skip the course. How reciprocity works →
If you want live teaching, a fast start and a schedule that bends around a full-time job, that is exactly what NESRE was built for. Meet our instructors →
Questions people ask
What is the best real estate school in Connecticut?
It depends on how you learn and when you can attend. If you want a live instructor and a fast start, look for a school that teaches live on Zoom with open enrollment. NESRE teaches the same live class every weekday morning and evening, lets you start the next day, and charges $395. If you need a set weekly routine, a class that starts on a fixed date may suit you better.
How much should the 60-hour course cost in Connecticut?
Compare what is included, such as textbooks, exam prep and makeup sessions, before comparing sticker prices. NESRE's live course is $395.
Can I take the Connecticut 60-hour course online?
Yes, live online. Connecticut requires 60 hours of instruction, and schools deliver it live, usually on Zoom. Fully self-paced, read-and-click courses are not allowed, so confirm any course is approved by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection before you pay.
How fast can I finish the 60 hours?
At NESRE, the 60 hours are 20 three-hour sessions, one per day, so attending every weekday takes about four weeks. Courses that run on set start dates, a few nights a week, usually take longer.
Can I get a Connecticut license without the 60-hour course?
If you already hold a license in a state Connecticut has reciprocity with, such as Massachusetts, you may be able to apply through reciprocity instead. See our reciprocity guide for the details.
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