How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Georgia
75 hours of pre-licensing education, then the PSI exam. State fees come to $321, on top of a course starting at $175.
Requirements set by Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC).
The steps, in order
- 1
Check you're eligible
Georgia requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
- 2
Complete 75 hours of pre-licensing education
Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC) requires 75 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
- 3
Pass the PSI licensing exam
Georgia uses PSI. The exam is 152 questions, split 100 national and 52 state. The exam fee is $121.
- 4
Submit fingerprints and a background check
Georgia charges $30 for fingerprinting and the background check.
- 5
Apply for your license
The application fee is $170, paid to Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC).
- 6
Complete 25 hours of post-licensing
Georgia requires post-licensing education after you are licensed, on top of the pre-licensing hours.
- 7
Keep the license current
Georgia requires 36 hours of continuing education every 4 years to renew.
Next steps
Georgia Real Estate License FAQ
How many hours of real estate school does Georgia require? ▾
Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC) requires 75 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.
How much does a Georgia real estate license cost? ▾
Georgia charges $321 in state fees: $121 exam fee, $170 application fee, $30 fingerprinting. Your course is the other half of the cost and is priced by the school, not the state.
What are the requirements to get a real estate license in Georgia? ▾
You must be at least 18 and have: High school diploma or GED, complete 75 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the PSI licensing exam.
What is on the Georgia real estate exam? ▾
Georgia uses PSI. The exam is 152 questions: 100 on national real estate practice and 52 on Georgia law.