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How to get a real estate license in Georgia. 75 pre-licensing hours required. Government fees: $329.25. 4-year renewal cycle. Verified 2026-03-22. Data verified 2026-03-22. Source: LicenseMap (getlicensemap.com).
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Pre-License Hours
$329.25
Total Gov Fees
152
Exam Questions
4 hrs
Exam Time
Renewal Cycle
Reciprocity
⚠ Recent Changes in Georgia
Enroll in and pass a GREC-approved 75-hour Salesperson Pre-License Course. Must score 75%+ on proctored school exam.
Estimated time: 2–15 weeks
Visit a GAPS location for fingerprinting. Obtain Certified Criminal History Report from GCIC within 60 days of application. Cost: ~$38.25.
Estimated time: 1–3 weeks
Register at test-takers.psiexams.com. Pay $121 exam fee. Pass both National (75/100) and State (39/52) sections.
Estimated time: 1–4 weeks
Secure affiliation with an active Georgia-licensed real estate broker.
Estimated time: 1–4 weeks
Submit application with $170 fee (cashier's check/money order), proof of education, background check, Lawful Presence form. Must apply within 12 months of passing exam.
Estimated time: 2–4 weeks processing
Within first year of licensure, complete a GREC-approved 25-hour Salesperson Post-License course. Failure causes automatic license lapse.
Estimated time: Within first year
| Minimum Age | 18 years old May sit for exam at 17 but cannot activate license until 18. |
| Education | High school diploma or GED |
| Residency | Not required Non-residents may apply per O.C.G.A. Section 43-40-9. |
| Citizenship | U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted alien Must submit notarized Lawful Presence Verification form and Secure and Verifiable Document. |
| Background Check | Required Fingerprint-based criminal history report from GCIC via GAPS, dated within 60 days of application. |
| Sponsoring Broker | Required Must affiliate with an active Georgia-licensed broker to activate license. |
Education Requirements
Mostly verifiedTotal Hours Required
Provider Type
GREC-approved proprietary schools (online and classroom) and accredited colleges/universities
Required Courses
Alternative: 10 quarter hours or 6 semester hours of real estate coursework from an accredited college, or 75 hours of pre-license coursework approved by another state.
Exam Details
Mostly verifiedExam Provider
Total Questions
152
Total Time
240 min
Format
Computer-based, multiple-choice, in-person only at PSI test centers.
Exam Sections
| Section | Questions | Time | Passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 100 | 150 min | 75% |
| State (Georgia) | 52 | 90 min | 75% |
Retake Policy
Up to 3 retakes within 1 year. Only failed section needs retaking. After 3 failures, additional coursework required. Each retake requires full fee.
5–10 unscored pretest questions may appear. Test centers: Atlanta, Decatur, Duluth, Fayetteville, Macon, Savannah.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
License Application Fee Paid to: GREC | |
Exam Fee Paid to: PSI Services ⚠ Conflict: RE Training Institute, RealEstateBees, Colibri reports $119. GREC official site and multiple current sources reference $121. Some older third-party sources still cite $119. | |
Fingerprinting / Background Check Paid to: Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) / GAPS | |
Total Estimated Government Fees | $329.25 |
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Renewal Details
Mostly verifiedRenewal Cycle
CE Hours
Renewal Fee
Deadline & Late Policy
Last day of licensee's birth month, every 4 years. Early renewal window: up to 120 days before expiration.
First Renewal Notes
Must complete 25-hour Post-License course within first year of licensure (counts as 9 of 36 CE hours for first renewal). Remaining 27 CE hours must be completed before first renewal deadline.
Regulatory Board
Interstate Reciprocity
VerifiedHas Reciprocity
Yes
Type: Universal Reciprocity
All U.S. states accepted. Requirements: active license in good standing, not obtained via reciprocity from a third state, no unresolved disciplinary actions, submit Certified License History (within 1 year), Lawful Presence form, criminal background report (within 60 days), $170 application fee, affiliate with GA broker. Florida applicants must additionally pass the Georgia Law & Practice supplement exam through PSI. Pre-licensing education waived for all reciprocal applicants.
5–24 weeks from start to active license.
Minimum with full-time education (~2 weeks) and quick processing. Typical: 2–4 months.
2025-07-01
New broker CE rule: brokers must complete minimum 18 hours of broker-specific CE topics within the existing 36-hour total. Does not affect salesperson requirements.
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How this state compares to 48 others for this profession
Timeline
#31 of 49
Salary
#15 of 49
Cost
#34 of 49
Based on May 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data for Real Estate Sales Agents (SOC 41-9022)
Entry Level
$39,120
25th percentile
Median
$56,190
At national averageExperienced
$78,470
75th percentile
Wage Distribution (Annual)
5,750 employed in this state
Note: Real estate agent compensation is heavily commission-based. BLS OEWS data reflects base wages reported by employers and may undercount total earnings.
Source: BLS OEWS – Real Estate Sales Agents (May 2024)
National employment projections for 2024-2034
Projected Growth
+1.8%
Below AverageNew Jobs
+6,500
over 10 years
Annual Openings
42,900
per year (avg.)
359,300 currently employed nationwide (2024)
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034 (September 2025)
Real Estate Career Ladder
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Real Estate Agent
$56,190
Pre-licensing education (40-180 hours) + state exam
2-3 years experience + additional education + broker exam
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Real Estate Agent
Pre-licensing education (40-180 hours) + state exam
$56,190
2-3 years experience + additional education + broker exam
AQB courses + supervised experience (varies by tier)
$49,070
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024 for this state. Career paths represent common advancement routes — actual progression may vary. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Outlook Handbook
Government fees and exam costs to obtain your initial license
Note: These are government licensing fees only. Education/training program costs (tuition, books, etc.) are not included as they vary widely by institution.
Estimated total: 5–24 weeks
Timeline estimated from licensing requirements on this page.
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