How to become a real estate agent in Georgia
Georgia real estate agents are licensed by the Georgia Real Estate Commission. Here is what it takes to work as a licensed real estate agent in Georgia, from official sources checked November 4, 2026.
Who can become a real estate agent in Georgia?
- At least 18 years old
- High school graduate or equivalency certificate
- Criminal history (GCIC) report brought to the PSI test center
- Complete the 75-hour salesperson pre-license course (or qualifying college coursework)
Georgia real estate agent license requirements
| Licensed by | Georgia Real Estate Commission |
|---|---|
| License name | Salesperson |
| Education or training | 75-hour Salesperson Prelicense Course at a Commission-approved school, or at least 10 quarter / 6 semester hours of qualifying college or law coursework. A 25-hour Commission-approved Salesperson Postlicense course is required in the first year of licensure or the license lapses. |
| Exam | PSI administers the Georgia salesperson exam; you must apply for the license within twelve months of the exam or retake it. |
| Works under a broker | Yes. To be active, a sponsoring broker must sign the Sponsoring Broker Statement Application. You may instead hold the license on inactive status, but fees and post-license rules still apply. |
| License term | Four years. |
| Continuing education | 36 hours of Commission-approved continuing education each four-year renewal period, including 3 hours of License Law. |
| Reciprocity | Georgia licenses by reciprocity, without an exam, licensees from any state who passed an exam there and are in good standing; Florida residents must pass the Georgia portion of the exam. |
How much does it cost?
| Examination fee | $175 |
|---|---|
| License fee (covers first four years) | $170 |
Fees as listed by the state. Schools, courses, exam prep, insurance and equipment cost extra and vary by provider.
Steps to become a real estate agent in Georgia
- Complete the 75-hour salesperson pre-license course at an approved school
- Get a GCIC criminal history report
- Register with PSI and pass the salesperson exam
- Have a sponsoring broker sign the Sponsoring Broker Statement
- Apply for the license and pay the $170 fee within 12 months of the exam
- Complete the 25-hour post-license course within your first year
Apply on the official Georgia site
How do you check a real estate agent's license in Georgia?
- Search the name or license number on the official Georgia real estate agent license lookup.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the person or company you're hiring.
- Ask how long they've been licensed and whether any complaints or discipline are on record.