Georgia Real Estate Broker License
Requirements, fees, and steps to upgrade to broker
Experience Requirements
Three years of active licensed experience within the preceding five years; qualifying out-of-state experience can be documented with certified license history.
Alternative Pathways:
- Can take the broker exam after 2 years of active licensure
Submit the applicable certified license history; qualifying experience is not limited to 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 and Georgia state portions; the national broker examination includes scenario-based questions.
Passing Score
Varies by section
Exam Fee
$175
Retake Policy
Can retake upon failure with additional fee
Fees
| Application Fee | $0 |
| Examination Fee | $175 |
| License Fee | $170 |
| Listed Fees | $345 |
Listed fees cover the $175 examination and $170 original license. Education and required criminal-history report charges are additional.
Must obtain GCIC Report from local sheriff's office or police department. Report must not be more than 60 days old.
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
$125
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.
Standard renewal is $125; eligible online renewal is $100.
Reciprocity Agreements
Applicants with a current license in good standing obtained by examination in another state may qualify for reciprocity. Florida residents must pass the Georgia state examination. Other application requirements still apply.
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