Georgia licensing guide
How to Get a Real Estate License in Georgia
A practical step-by-step guide to Georgia licensing requirements, estimated costs, timeline, official resources, and what to do after you pass.
Georgia licensing snapshot
Last reviewed May 25, 2026
- License type
- Salesperson
- Minimum age
- 18
- Pre-license education
- 75 hours
- Exam provider
- PSI Services LLC
- Estimated cost
- $600–$1,000
- Estimated timeline
- 3–6 months
- Renewal cycle
- Every 4 years
Georgia licensees must complete 36 hours of continuing education during each four‑year renewal cycle, including a mandatory 3‑hour Georgia Law course.
Licensing path
Step-by-step licensing path
Use this as a planning sequence, then confirm each requirement with the official state source.
Complete 75‑hour pre‑licensing course
Finish an approved 75‑hour salesperson pre‑license course.
Submit background check and exam application
Obtain a criminal history report, register with PSI, pay the exam fee and schedule the Georgia salesperson exam.
Pass the PSI exam
Take and pass both the national and state portions of the exam.
Apply for license
After passing the exam, apply for the salesperson license with the Georgia Real Estate Commission & Appraisers Board (GREC), pay the licensing fee and affiliate with a broker.
Complete continuing education and renew
Every four years, complete 36 hours of CE including a 3‑hour law course and renew your license.
Budget planning
Estimated costs
Estimated total cost: $600–$1,000. Actual costs vary by provider, application path, exam retakes, and local business setup choices.
| Cost item | Estimated amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre‑licensing education | $300–$550 | Cost of 75‑hour course. |
| Exam fee | $121 | Approximate PSI exam fee (state and national). |
| Application and license fee | $170 | Initial license fee collected by GREC. |
| Background check | $50 | Cost of obtaining a fingerprint/criminal history report. |
| Continuing education | $80–$150 | Cost of a 36‑hour CE package per four‑year cycle. |
Renewal planning
Continuing education
Questions
FAQs
How often do Georgia licenses renew?
Georgia salesperson licenses must be renewed every four years and require 36 hours of approved continuing education, including 3 hours of Georgia Law.
After you pass the exam
Passing the exam does not create an operating system. New agents still need to manage contacts, follow-ups, active deals, deadlines, client communication, partners, and daily priorities.
New Agent Checklist
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First 30 Days
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License Cost Calculator
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First-Year Budget Calculator
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Agent Nook workflow
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