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 6 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 18 years of age.
Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Successfully complete an approved 75 clock-hour Pre-Licensing salesperson course. Learn more about your package options here.
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 you complete all the course materials, there is a course final exam. The minimum passing score is 72%.
Georgia requires this exam to be proctored, and you can find out more about the online proctoring process here.
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.
After passing your licensing exam, you must become associated with a current and active sponsoring broker. This broker will be a career and education mentor providing you with an inside view into the day-to-day operations of a real estate agent.
Here are some questions to consider when searching for the right broker:
What is their reputation, both locally and nationally?
What kind of real estate agents are they looking for?
Are they technologically advanced and up-to-date with the latest systems?
How do they support their agents with education and training?
What kind of commission structure do they offer?
Do they offer benefits?
Do they provide their agents with leads and marketing material?
Is there room to grow with the brokerage?
PSI (previously AMP) administers the Georgia Real Estate Salesperson licensing exam. This 152-question test includes two sections covering both state and national requirements. For more information, see the candidate bulletin on PSI's website.
Do you need help passing your Georgia real estate exam? The CE Shop also offers comprehensive Exam Prep tailored to Georgia. If you have any additional questions, visit our Georgia real estate exam frequently asked questions page.
Upon passing the Georgia Real Estate Salesperson examination, you can obtain your license at a PSI Test Center in the state of Georgia. Any candidate who fails to apply for the license within 12 months of passing the exam must retake the examination to qualify for licensure.
Please see the candidate bulletin on PSI’s website for required documentation and additional information.
