Tennessee Real Estate Agent License
Complete requirements guide for Tennessee
Pre-Licensing Education
Complete 90 total hours: 60-hour Basic Principles course (required before exam) and 30-hour Course for New Affiliates (can be completed before license application).
Required Courses (90 hours total):
- • Basic Principles of Real Estate (60 hours)
- • Course for New Affiliates (30 hours)
The 60-hour course must be completed before taking the state licensing exam. The 30-hour course must be completed before applying for the affiliate broker license.
State Examination
Exam Name
Tennessee Real Estate Affiliate Broker Examination
Provider
PSI
Format
120 multiple-choice questions (80 national in 160 min, 40 state in 80 min), 4 hours total
Passing Score
70% on each section (56 national, 28 state)
Exam Fee
$39
Retake Policy: Must wait 24 hours after first failure, 30 days after second failure; $39 per attempt
Background Check
Type: Electronic fingerprinting
Cost: $35
Sponsoring Broker
Must affiliate with a licensed Tennessee broker
Fee Breakdown
| Examination Fee | $39 |
| Application Fee | $91 |
| Fingerprinting | $35 |
| Total Fees | $165 |
Application $91 + exam $39 + fingerprinting $35. E&O insurance also required. Pre-licensing education costs vary by provider.
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$75
CE Required
16 hours
Online Renewal
Yes
16 hours of continuing education required every 2 years
License Reciprocity
Tennessee has reciprocity agreements with several states. Check with TREC for specific requirements for your home state.
Tennessee Real Estate Commission
- Official Website
- (615) 741-2273
- Apply Online
Helpful Tools
Upgrade to Broker
Requires 3 years active experience as affiliate broker plus 120 hours of broker education and passing broker exam
- • 3 years experience required
- • 120 additional education hours
- • Broker exam required
Last verified: 2026-01-12