5801 Abercorn St
Savannah, GA 31405
912.692.1085 (Office)
912.692.1110 (Fax)

Below is a summary of the minimum education, experience and examination requirements per the Georgia Real Estate Commission. Note: If you have ever been convicted of a crime (exclusive of minor traffic citations), been sanctioned by any state licensing authority, received a DUI or are delinquent on any child support payments, please complete the background clearance form and submit it to the Georiga Real Estate Commission for pre-approval.

We highly recommend visiting the Georgia Real Estate Commission's website (www.grec.state.ga.us) for more information and any changes or updates.

Georgia Crime Information Report (GCIC Report):

Each applicant must provide a copy of the GCIC report, not more than 60 days old, when applying for a license at a testing center.
This report may be acquired from the local sheriff's office or police department. Depending on the agency, there may be a waiting period and/or fee for each report.
More information is available here.

Sales Pre-License:

18+ years of age
Have a high school diploma or GED
Complete the 75-hour, state approved, prelicense course, OR
Complete 10 quarter hours or 6 semester hours in real estate courses at an accredited college or university (usually only real estate department or law school courses will meet this qualification)
Pass the course final exam with a grade of 75+, and
Pass the state exam with a grade of 75+

Sales Post License:

Complete a 25 hour, state approved, post license course within 1 year of receiving license, and
Pass the course final exam with a grade of 75+.

Broker Pre-License:

21+ years of age
Active agent for 3 years
Complete a 60 hour, state approved, prelicense course
Pass the course final exam with a grade of 75+, and
Pass the state exam with a grade of 75+

Continuing Education:

All active licensees licensed after January 1, 1980, must complete at least 24 hours of approved continuing education during each four year renewal period.
Salespersons and Brokers renew their license every four years in the month of their birth.
The 25 hour post license course qualifies for 6 hours of CE.

Reciprocity:

An individual licensed in another state (excluding Florida) may obtain a Georgia license without further examination or education. The applicant must submit a certification of license history (no more than a year old) from the state in which the applicant is currently licensed. The certification of license history must show that the applicant:

is currently in good standing; (the license cannot be lapsed or expired).
has passed an examination for the type of license sought in Georgia; and
has met all pre-license and continuing education requirements required for that license by that state.

5801 Abercorn StSavannah, GA 31405912.692.1085 (Office)912.692.1110 (Fax)

5801 Abercorn St
Savannah, GA 31405
912.692.1085 (Office)
912.692.1110 (Fax)