Ruby Realty

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Build Your Real Estate Career in Puerto Rico

Since 1999 we have sold more than 2,000 properties, with offices in Cabo Rojo, Vega Baja and Bayamón. Here's what you need to get started and how we support you.

Who We're Looking For

Puerto Rico has two real estate licenses, and we welcome both.

  • Licensed real estate salespeople

    You want to grow under an experienced broker.

    How the license works

    By law, a salesperson works under the direction and responsibility of a broker or a real estate company.

  • Licensed real estate brokers

    You prefer to grow within an established team.

    How the license works

    A broker can work independently, own a company and supervise salespeople.

No license yet?

Here is what you need to get one.

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Our principle is simple: when you win, we all win.

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What We Offer

  • Training and mentoring

    we support you as you learn and grow in the profession.

  • Flexible or part-time schedule

    start at your own pace.

  • Administrative support

    our administrative team helps with each transaction so you can focus on your clients.

  • Marketing for your listings

    MLS, ads, signage and online.

  • Your profile on our social media

    we introduce you to the public with your own “Meet the Team” post.

  • Three offices to meet clients

    Cabo Rojo, Vega Baja and Bayamón.

  • An established brand

    since 1999, more than 2,000 properties sold.

  • Institutional experience

    HUD, Freddie Mac, Citi and private investor properties.

  • Full service under one roof

    title studies, financing, closings and property management.

What You Need to Become a Real Estate Agent in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico has two licenses, issued by the Board of Real Estate Brokers, Salespersons and Companies under the Department of State. A license from a US state does not authorize you to sell property in Puerto Rico.

  • Real estate salesperson: works under the supervision of a broker or company. The first step for most people.

  • Real estate broker: can work independently, own a company and supervise salespeople.

Real estate salesperson

Minimum age
18
Education
High school diploma
Board-approved prep course
72 hours
Board exam
Yes, 70% to pass
Criminal background certificate
Yes
Bond
$10,000, for the 4 years of the license
Special bank account (for client deposits)
The account of the broker or company they work for, with that broker's letter
How they can work
Under a broker or real estate company
License term
4 years
Continuing education
4 hours a year

Real estate broker

Minimum age
18
Education
60 college credits
Board-approved prep course
90 hours
Board exam
Yes, 70% to pass
Criminal background certificate
Yes
Bond
$10,000, for the 4 years of the license
Special bank account (for client deposits)
Their own, or another broker's or company's with authorization
How they can work
Independently or with their own company
License term
4 years
Continuing education
6 hours a year

Step by step

From your first class to your license, in five steps.

  1. Take the prep course

    72 hours for a salesperson or 90 for a broker, at an institution the Board approves.

  2. Pass the Board exam

    You need 70% to pass. Your result is valid for 90 days, so apply soon.

  3. Choose who you will work with

    To apply, a salesperson needs a letter from the broker or company they will work for.

    This is where we come in

  4. Apply for your license

    Online, with the Department of State: photo ID, criminal record certificate, proof of education and your $10,000 bond.

  5. Receive your license

    It lasts 4 years. To renew it you take 4 hours (salesperson) or 6 hours (broker) of continuing education a year.

What about the REALTOR® title?

It's optional. To use it, you join the Puerto Rico Association of REALTORS®, part of the National Association of REALTORS®.

Before you enroll

Requirements can change. Confirm them with Puerto Rico's Department of State before you enroll.

Law 10 of 1994 (official text, in Spanish)(opens in a new tab)
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How the Process Works

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  1. Email us your information and your license.

  2. We talk about your goals and how we work.

  3. We agree in writing on the terms of your work with the firm.

  4. Welcome to the team and start of your training.

FAQ: Working in Real Estate in Puerto Rico

Do I need a license to work in real estate in Puerto Rico?

Yes. Acting as an intermediary in a sale or rental requires a salesperson or broker license from Puerto Rico's Board of Real Estate Brokers, Salespersons and Companies.

What is the difference between a real estate salesperson and a broker?

A salesperson works under the supervision of a broker or real estate company. A broker can work independently, own a company and supervise salespeople. It requires more education and a longer course.

How long does a Puerto Rico real estate license last?

Four years. To renew, salespeople complete 4 hours of continuing education a year and brokers 6 hours.

Can I work in real estate part time?

Yes. Ruby Realty offers a flexible or part-time schedule, so you can start at your own pace.

Do you offer training for new agents?

Yes. We offer training and mentoring, plus administrative support on every transaction.

Your Next Step in Real Estate Starts Here

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