HOW TO GET A REAL ESTATE LICENSE IN TENNESSEE
FIVE SIMPLE STEPS
Requirements: You must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
1
Complete 90 hours of pre-licensing education
You must complete a total of two courses in Tennessee. The first course is the 60-hour Basic Principles Course and the second is the 30-hour New Affiliates Course. PREC offers both these courses at a discounted package rate that is completely online and completed at your own pace. Learn more about our courses here.
2
Complete the course final exam
After you finish the course, you will need to take an online proctored exam and pass with a minimum score of 75%.
3
Submit the background check requirement
You must submit your fingerprints to the Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check. For more information click here.
4
Pass the Tennessee Real Estate Exam
PSI Administers the in-person state licensing exam. There are 120 questions with two portions. 80 national questions and 40 state-specific questions will be on the exam. You will need a 70% or higher to pass this exam. Upon completion of this exam, you will get an application photo taken at the testing center. Click here for our comprehensive Exam Prep Package.
5
Submit your license application
To apply for your Tennessee real estate license, contact the Department of Commerce & Insurance and complete your application online. They will list the documents you will need to provide. You will obtain errors and omissions insurance at this point in the process.
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