Requirements to become a Realtor

Criminal Background Check

Having a criminal background does NOT disqualify you for receiving a license.  If an individual has any crime convictions or sanctions by any licensing or regulatory agency, then the Commission will conduct an investigation and decide whether or not to issue the license. 

Age Requirement

Must be at least 18 years of age.

 General Education

Must be a high school graduate or the holder of a certificate of equivalency.

 Real Estate Education

• Must meet ONE of the following Real Estate Educational Requirements:

•  successfully complete the required 75-hour Salesperson Prelicense Course at a School approved by the Georgia Real Estate Commission

•  Postlicense Education Requirements
  Salespersons must take a 25 hour Salespersons postlicense course in their first year of licensure.

  The course taken must be one specifically approved by the Commission.

  Failure to complete a postlicense course during the first year of being licensed will cause the license to lapse.

Examination
Must pass the Examination administered by AMP and approved by the Commission.

The examination fee is $121.00.

Persons applying for a salesperson’s license must apply within twelve months of the date they took the examination; or after twelve months have passed, they must retake the examination.

Experience

There are no experience requirements for a salesperson’s license.

 Fees

Must pay the appropriate fees as described below:

• The examination fee of $121.00.

• The license fee of $170.00

• This amount covers all fees due for the first four years of licensure.

Experience

There are no experience requirements for a salesperson’s license.

Active/Inactive Status

Any individual who successfully passes the salesperson licensing examination may apply to place his or her license on inactive status rather than activating it with a broker. In any case, the applicant must pay the appropriate licensing fee. The salesperson postlicense educational requirements apply to a salesperson who goes on inactive status. Any licensee who places a license on inactive status must also pay renewal fees as they come due.

 Any individual who successfully passes the salesperson licensing examination may apply to activate his or her license with a broker such as PALMER HOUSE PROPERTIES using the Sponsoring Broker Statement Application located in the candidate handbook. The application must be signed by the sponsoring broker.

Continuing Education

The Commission requires that all active licensees licensed after January 1, 1980, must complete at least thirty-six (36) hours of approved continuing education course work during each four year renewal period to meet the Continuing Education requirements.

Reciprocity / Non-resident Licensure

Georgia offers licensing by reciprocity to licensees from all states.

If you are currently licensed in another state, you may be eligible to obtain a reciprocal license without taking an examination. You must have obtained your license by passing an examination in that state and your license must be currently in good standing (not lapsed or expired)

 If you meet these requirements, complete the Real Estate Reciprocal Application.  Be sure to read the instructions carefully and include any required attachments.

 There is an exception for licensed Florida residents, who must pass the state portion of the GA exam.

Here is a link to find an approved Real Estate School in the state of Georgia

https://grec.state.ga.us/wp-content/uploads/pdfs/RE%20Approved%20Schools%20List.pdf

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