Real estate licensing in Georgia is overseen by the Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC). Salesperson candidates complete a 75-hour prelicense course, pass a PSI-administered exam, and finish a postlicense course within the first year. This guide covers the salesperson, broker, and community association manager paths, plus fees, renewal, and reciprocity.
Requirements can change. Always confirm current licensing rules with the official state or local licensing authority before applying.
Quick Overview
- Pre-license75 Hours
- Exam Fee$119
- Renewal4 Years
- CE Needed36 Hours
Figures come from official sources and can change. Always confirm with the licensing authority before applying.
3 Steps to Licensure
- 1
Meet the requirements
Georgia salesperson requirements:
- Age 18 or older with a high school diploma or GED.
- Completion of the 75-hour GREC-approved Salesperson Prelicense Course, or 10 quarter / 6 semester hours of qualifying college coursework.
- A passing score on the PSI exam, with a GCIC criminal history report brought to the PSI test center.
- A 25-hour Salesperson Postlicense course within the first year, or the license lapses.
Broker candidates need the 60-hour Broker Prelicense Course, 3 of the previous 5 years on an active license, and must be 21 or older.
Requirements can change. Always confirm current licensing rules with the official state or local licensing authority before applying.
- 2
Submit your application
The Georgia salesperson path looks like this:
- Complete the 75-hour GREC-approved Salesperson Prelicense Course (or qualifying college coursework of 10 quarter / 6 semester hours).
- Obtain your GCIC criminal history report; you bring it to the PSI test center, not to GREC.
- Schedule and pass the PSI exam ($119 per attempt).
- Apply for the license within 12 months of passing, or you will need to retake the exam. The $170 license fee covers the first 4 years.
- Complete the 25-hour Salesperson Postlicense course within your first year.
Georgia offers licensing by reciprocity to exam-obtained licensees in good standing from all states, with one exception: Florida residents must pass the Georgia portion of the state exam.
- 3
Pass the real estate agent exam
The Georgia real estate exam is administered by PSI (which acquired the former provider AMP in 2017). Content outlines, scheduling steps, and current policies are published in the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin. Two logistics matter: bring your GCIC criminal history report to the PSI test center, and apply for the license within 12 months of passing or the exam result expires and you retake it.
Always confirm exam requirements in the current PSI bulletin because policies and content outlines can change.
License Types
Salesperson
Entry-level license earned with the 75-hour course and PSI exam; works under a sponsoring broker.
- No prior experience required
- Postlicense course in year one
Broker / Associate Broker
Requires 3 of the previous 5 years on an active license, the 60-hour broker course, and age 21 or older.
- Can lead a brokerage
- 3 of 5 years active licensure
Details
Experience
No prior industry experience is required for the Georgia salesperson license; the entry requirements are education-based (the 75-hour prelicense course or qualifying college coursework) plus the exam. The experience requirement appears at the broker level: broker candidates must have held an active license for 3 of the previous 5 years before qualifying, along with the 60-hour broker course and a minimum age of 21.
The first year as a salesperson carries its own obligation: the 25-hour Salesperson Postlicense course must be completed within 12 months of licensure or the license lapses.
Details
Fees
The exam fee is $119 per attempt, and the license fee is $170, covering the first 4 years. Renewal fees thereafter follow the GREC fee schedule; renewal is widely listed as $125 online, but confirm on GREC before relying on that number. Always confirm current fee amounts with GREC or PSI before submitting payment.
Details
Renewal
Georgia real estate licenses renew every 4 years. Licensees licensed after January 1, 1980 must complete 36 hours of approved continuing education per 4-year renewal period, including a License Law component (confirm the exact composition with GREC). The initial $170 license fee covers the first 4 years, with renewal fees applying afterward per the GREC fee schedule.
Requirements can change; always confirm renewal and CE rules with GREC before your deadline.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get a Georgia real estate license?
The pace is mostly set by the 75-hour prelicense course. After finishing it, you schedule the PSI exam, bring your GCIC criminal history report to the test center, and apply for the license within 12 months of passing. Many candidates finish the whole path in a few months, though course pace and scheduling vary.
How much does a Georgia real estate license cost?
Plan on the $119 exam fee per attempt and the $170 license fee, which covers the first 4 years, plus prelicense course tuition set by your school. Some prep sites still list an outdated $115 exam fee, so trust GREC and the PSI bulletin for current numbers.
What happens if I skip the Georgia postlicense course?
The 25-hour Salesperson Postlicense course must be completed within the first year of licensure or the license lapses. Build it into your first-year plan right after passing the exam.
Can I transfer an out-of-state real estate license to Georgia?
Georgia offers licensing by reciprocity to exam-obtained licensees in good standing from all states. The one exception is Florida residents, who must pass the Georgia portion of the state exam. Confirm current terms with GREC before applying.
