Getting your Georgia real estate license might seem daunting, but we’re here to guide you through the process.
Read on to learn about the 5 steps you’ll need to complete before starting your career in Georgia real estate. To learn about how much it costs to get your real estate license, visit our Georgia Pre-Licensing pricing page.
Be at least 21 years of age
Have been actively licensed as a Georgia Salesperson for at least 3 of the previous 5 years.
Successfully complete an approved 60 clock hour Pre-Licensing course.
Individuals may qualify for an education exemption if they have successfully completed course work related to real estate, or if they hold a current license in another jurisdiction. Please see the Georgia Real Estate Commission's website for further information.
After completing the education hours, you’ll need to pass the course final exam. Students must correctly answer at least 72% of the questions in order to pass. The test must be taken in the presence of a proctor. Students who do not pass have one opportunity to retake the test before they’re required to take the 60-Hr. course again.
After completing the course exam, aspiring Brokers need to pass the Georgia Real Estate Broker exam. PSI administers the Georgia Real Estate Broker licensing exam. This test consists of two portions, covering both state and national requirements. For more information, see the PSI candidate information bulletin.
No more than 60 days prior to submitting the application, you must provide a certified criminal history report issued by the Georgia Crime Information Center of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation or a certified criminal history report from your resident state.
Upon passing the Georgia Real Estate Broker examination, you can obtain your license at a PSI Test Center in the state of Georgia.
Please see the candidate handbook for required documentation and additional information.
