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Georgia Real Estate License Requirements

You’ve got everything you need to know about getting your Georgia real estate license right here. We’ll cover licensing requirements, exam details, fees, and the documents you need for both salespersons and brokers.

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What you need to get your real estate license in Georgia

Salesperson:

Be at least 18 years old.
Be a high school graduate or the holder of a certificate of equivalency.
Complete 75 hours of pre-license education.
Submit the Exam Registration form from the Candidate Handbook, take the exam, and achieve a passing score.
Apply for a license using the application format provided in the Candidate Handbook.
A Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) or criminal history report must be brought to the AMP testing center.
You need sponsorship from a broker to activate your status.

Broker:

Be at least 21 years old.
You must have held an active license for at least 3 of the past 5 years. The Commission is going to verify your experience online if you keep a Georgia License and are enrolled in a Commission-approved Broker’s Pre-license Education Course.
Provide proof of completing 60 hours of pre-license education or meet one of the educational criteria listed on page 2 of the Candidate Handbook in the ‘Salespersons Applying for a Broker License’ section.
Submit the Exam Registration form from the Candidate Handbook, take the exam, and achieve a passing score.
A Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) or criminal history report must be brought to the AMP testing center.

What is the passing score for the Georgia real estate license exam?

For salespersons:

The exam comprises 152 questions; 100 of those questions belong to the national portion, and 52 questions belong to the state-specific portion. Multiple-choice sections passing score is determined by Angoff method, whereby subject matter experts evaluate the relative difficulty of each question linked to what a ‘minimally competent practitioner’ (MCP) should know or demonstrate. These ratings are then combined to establish the minimum passing score (75%), which represents a minimally competent practitioner’s expected performance on the examination.

For brokers:

In the broker exam, you will encounter 11 scenario-based test questions included on the national portion that contain more than four options and ONLY ONE BEST option shall be selected to answer the question. Some options are appropriate but not the BEST ANSWER.

Also you’ll find 52 multiple-choice questions as part of the estate portion.

Upon completing your examination, you will receive an official results report. To pass you’ll need to get correct at least a 75% of the questions.

What is the time limit for the Georgia real estate exam?

The time limit for the salesperson exam is four hours.

The time limit for the broker exam is five hours. The national simulation section must be completed in three hours, and the state-specific section in two hours.

What to bring for the state of Georgia real estate license exam?

You must present one form of identification.

The ID must be government-issued and current and include your name, signature, and photo (such as a driver’s license, state ID card, passport, or military ID with a photograph). Temporary IDs are not accepted. Additionally, the identification must match the name you scheduled with.

An online calculator will be available.

What is the format of the exam?

You will take the exam on a computer. Depending on the type of exam you are taking, the exam may consist of multiple-choice questions or simulation problems.