Georgia Real Estate License Requirements
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Georgia Real Estate Salesperson License Requirements
Georgia State Required Pre-licensing Hours: 75 hours
Colibri Real Estate Georgia Course Hours Offered: 75 hours
1. General Georgia Salesperson License Requirements
The general requirements for real estate salespersons defined by the Georgia Real Estate Commission are as follows:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a high school diploma or GED
2. Salesperson License Education Requirements in Georgia
Below are credit hours required for the Georgia pre-license course to qualify for your salesperson license.
| Course Type | Required Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Total Pre-license Course Hours | 75 hours |
3. Additional Salesperson License Requirements in Georgia
If you meet the general requirements and have completed your required course credit hours, you will need to complete the following steps to get your Salesperson license:
- Meet ONE of the three following Georgia real estate license educational requirements:
- Complete the required 75-hour Salesperson pre-license course
- Complete a minimum of 10 quarter hours or six semester hours of coursework eligible for a major in real estate from a U.S. or Canadian accredited college or university or successfully complete a course in real property, agency, or contracts from a U.S. or Canadian accredited school of law along with official transcript to determine acceptability of coursework.
- Provide proof you completed at least 75 hours of pre-license course work approved by the real estate regulatory agency of another state or province of Canada along with a letter from the agency that verifies that the course work is approved in that state or province.
- Pass a background check.
- Register for and pass the real estate licensing examination by earning a score of 75% or higher.
- Obtain sponsorship from a licensed Georgia broker.
- Apply for your Georgia salesperson license.
- Complete a 25-hour post-license course.
Regulatory Notes:
It is required that Colibri Real Estate report course completions to the Georgia Real Estate Commission within seven (7) to ten (10) days from the course completion date. Colibri Real Estate ensures that all course completions will be reported within this time frame.
Obtaining Certificate of Course Completion: Upon completion of the course, Colibri Real Estate will provide you an electronic certificate of completion in your account dashboard. You may need to submit your certificate of completion with your license request, please refer to your license application to determine if this is necessary. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time, therefore that will be the time reflected on your certificate.
Roster Process: Rosters are submitted electronically every business day. Rosters are not submitted until information from the proctored course final exam has been verified and accepted.
Rosters Sent: Every 1 days
Georgia Real Estate Commission
Website: https://grec.state.ga.us/
Phone: 404-656-3916
Fax: 404-656-6650
Address: 229 Peachtree Street, N.E., International Tower, Suite 1000, Atlanta GA
Georgia License Lookup Website
Georgia Salesperson Post Licensing License Requirements
1. General Georgia Salesperson License First-Time Renewal Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Salesperson Post-License Course Completion Deadline | Within 1 year of licensure |
2. Real Estate Salesperson License First-Time Renewal Education Requirements in Georgia
Below are credit hours required for the post-license course to qualify for your Salesperson first-time license renewal
| Course Type | Required Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Total Post-License Course Hours | 25 hours |
| Mandatory CE Course Hours | 0 hours |
| Elective CE Course Hours | 0 hours |
| Post-licensure Courses | 25 hours |
Online Limitations
Roster
Governing Agency
Georgia Salesperson License Renewal Requirements
1. General Georgia Salesperson License Renewal Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Salesperson License Renewal Cycle | 4 years |
| Salesperson License Renewal Date | Every 4 years on the last day of the licensee’s birth month |
| Course Expiry Date | Course expiration dates vary but are generally 6 months after enrollment date. |
2. Real Estate Salesperson License Renewal Education Requirements in Georgia
Below are credit hours required for the Georgia CE course to qualify for your Salesperson license renewal
| Course Type | Required Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Total Course Hours | 36 hours |
| Mandatory CE Course Hours | 3 hours |
| Elective CE Course Hours | 33 hours |
Certificate: With few exceptions, online course completion certificates are available for download at course conclusion and posted directly to your student dashboard.
Online Limitations
Roster
Rosters are sent electronically each business day.
The Georgia Real Estate Commission requires an affidavit be submitted to us upon completion of all courses (except non-credit courses).
Governing Agency
Georgia Broker License Requirements
1. General Georgia Broker License Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a high school diploma or GED
2. Broker License Education Requirements in Georgia
Below are credit hours required for the Georgia broker license course to qualify for your broker license.
| Course Type | Required Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Total Broker License Course Hours | 60 hours |
| Required Broker License Course Hours | 60 hours |
| Elective Broker License Course Hours | — |
3. Additional Broker License Requirements in Georgia
If you meet the general requirements and have completed your required course credit hours, you will need to complete the following steps to get your broker license:
- Apply for the broker examination
- Submit fingerprints for a criminal background check
- Successfully pass the Georgia broker licensing exam with a score of 72% or higher
- Complete the Georgia Real Estate License application
Online Limitations
Roster
Governing Agency
Georgia Broker License Renewal Requirements
1. General Georgia Broker License Renewal Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Broker License Renewal Cycle | 4 years |
| Broker License Renewal Date | Every 4 years on the last day of the licensee’s birth month. |
| Course Expiry Date | Course expiration dates vary but are generally 6 months after enrollment date. |
2. Real Estate Broker License Renewal Education Requirements in Georgia
Below are credit hours required for the Georgia broker CE course to qualify for your Broker license renewal
| Course Type | Required Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Total Course Hours | 36 hours |
| Mandatory Broker CE Course Hours | 3 hours |
| Elective Broker CE Course Hours | 33 hours |
Certificate: With few exceptions, online course completion certificates are available for download at course conclusion and posted directly to your student dashboard.
Online Limitations
Roster
Rosters are sent electronically each business day.
The Georgia Real Estate Commission requires an affidavit be submitted to us upon completion of all courses (except non-credit courses).
Governing Agency
Good to Know
The information provided is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Georgia Real Estate Commission. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board’s site.
If you hold Real Estate licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state’s requirements.
Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It’s ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.