There are more costs associated with earning your real estate license than just the cost of the exam itself. While the exam itself is usually around $100, you should expect to spend an additional $200-$500 on pre-licensing classes, license applications, background checks, and other costs. Here are a few examples of costs you can expect: StateExam FeeApplication FeeTotal California$60$245$305 Florida$36.75$83.75$120.50 New York$15$55$70 Texas$54$205$259 Virginia$60$170$230