How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Tennessee
90 hours of pre-licensing education, then the PSI exam. State fees come to $169, on top of a course starting at $199.
Requirements set by Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC).
The steps, in order
- 1
Check you're eligible
Tennessee requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
- 2
Complete 90 hours of pre-licensing education
Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC) requires 90 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
- 3
Pass the PSI licensing exam
Tennessee uses PSI. The exam is 120 questions, split 80 national and 40 state. The exam fee is $39.
- 4
Submit fingerprints and a background check
Tennessee charges $39 for fingerprinting and the background check.
- 5
Apply for your license
The application fee is $91, paid to Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC).
- 6
Keep the license current
Tennessee requires 16 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew.
Worth knowing about Tennessee
Tennessee uses "affiliate broker" instead of "salesperson/agent". An affiliate broker must work under a principal broker.
Next steps
Tennessee Real Estate License FAQ
How many hours of real estate school does Tennessee require? ▾
Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC) requires 90 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.
How much does a Tennessee real estate license cost? ▾
Tennessee charges $169 in state fees: $39 exam fee, $91 application fee, $39 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 Tennessee? ▾
You must be at least 18 and have: High school diploma or GED, complete 90 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the PSI licensing exam.
What is on the Tennessee real estate exam? ▾
Tennessee uses PSI. The exam is 120 questions: 80 on national real estate practice and 40 on Tennessee law.