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Questions, Answered
We're here to help with any questions about getting started in real estate. Getting licensed in Tennessee is a big step, so we've gathered and answered the most common ones below.
Complete 90 hours of Tennessee Pre-Licensing education (60 hours of coursework must be taken before the state licensing exam and a 30-hour course must be completed after the exam)
Schedule, take, and pass the Tennessee Affiliate Broker Licensing Examination with PSI Testing services
Take the 30-hour Course For New Affiliates
Submit a New Tennessee Affiliate Broker License Application with fees and required documentation
Choose a sponsoring broker to go through the licensing process
For more information on the licensing process, click here
The amount of time it takes to get a Tennessee real estate license depends on many factors. Pre-Licensing coursework, electronic fingerprint submission, licensing examination, and application submission and processing are the primary steps in obtaining an affiliate broker license. For more information on the licensing process, click here.
There are a number of costs associated with getting your Tennessee affiliate broker license. Fixed costs will include the application fee of $91, license examination fee of $39, and a fingerprint processing fee. Varied costs include Pre-Licensing education tuition and fees, and will depend on the education provider you choose.
Note: These costs are subject to be changed by the state at any time.
During each active license renewal period, each affiliate broker must complete 16 hours of Continuing Education (CE), 10 of which are electives and 6 of which are mandatory TREC Core. All CE must be completed on or before the license expiration.
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance has a License Search and Verification.
Tennessee residents can receive their real estate Pre-Licensing education online at any school approved by the Tennessee Real Estate Commission.
Individuals with a felony may apply and be considered for real estate licensure in Tennessee. During the application process, the candidate's criminal history will be reviewed by the Tennessee Real Estate Commission.
In order to become a licensed real estate agent in Tennessee, candidates must have at least a high school diploma or GED.
To become a real estate agent in Tennessee, applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
It's hard to determine an "average salary" in Tennessee real estate. Variables include the brokerage under which the agent is employed, their work ethic, and the number of years of experience. It is not uncommon for full-time, motivated agents to make over $100k a year.
Real estate exams are administered by PSI in Tennessee. Visit the PSI website to learn more about the testing process in Tennessee.
Tennessee students must enroll in a single 90-hr. package to complete their Pre-Licensing coursework. One of the courses is the 60-Hr. Basic Principles of Real Estate course, and the other is the 30-Hr. Tennessee Course For New Affiliates course.
Tennessee does not have a reciprocity licensing agreement with any other states. However, there are ways to have the education portion waived in the licensing process by presenting your work history and license type to the Tennessee Real Estate Commission. Out-of-state residents are encouraged to contact the commission for personalized questions to begin the licensing process. For more information about how reciprocity works and which states offer it nationwide, visit our Guide to Reciprocity and Portability.
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