Georgia Real Estate Broker License
Requirements, fees, and steps to upgrade to broker
Experience Requirements
Must have been actively licensed in Georgia as a salesperson or associate broker for a minimum of 3 of the previous 5 years
Alternative Pathways:
- Can take the broker exam after 2 years of active licensure
Experience must be actively working as a licensee in Georgia.
Education Requirements
Complete a 60-hour Commission-approved Broker Prelicense Course including a proctored exam at an approved school.
Required Courses:
- Commission-approved Broker Prelicense Course (60 hours)
- Includes proctored exam at approved school
Community association managers must complete an additional 75 classroom hours in approved courses.
Broker Examination
Exam Name
Georgia Real Estate Broker Examination
Provider
PSI
Format
National simulation portion (3 hours) and state-specific portion (2 hours)
Passing Score
Varies by section
Exam Fee
$121
Retake Policy
Can retake upon failure with additional fee
Fees
| Application Fee | $0 |
| Examination Fee | $121 |
| License Fee | $170 |
| Total | $291 |
Does not include pre-licensing course costs or GCIC report fee.
Timeline
Gain Experience
Complete 3 years as licensed salesperson or associate broker (can take exam after 2 years)
2-3 years
Complete Broker Education
Complete 60-hour Broker Prelicense Course
2-4 weeks
Obtain Background Check
Get GCIC Report from local law enforcement
1-2 days
Pass Broker Exam
Take and pass the state broker examination
1-2 weeks
Submit Application
Apply for broker license with GREC
2-4 weeks
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 4 years
Renewal Fee
$170
CE Hours Required
36 hours
Online Renewal
Available
36 hours of continuing education every 4 years. 3 hours must be in Georgia License Law. Effective July 1, 2025, brokers must complete 18 hours of broker-specific CE topics including training licensees, supervising licensees, reviewing brokerage agreements, or managing a firm.
Reciprocity Agreements
Georgia has reciprocity agreements with other states.
Georgia has reciprocal agreements with several states. Non-resident brokers licensed by reciprocity are exempt from the broker CE requirement.
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