Tennessee Real Estate License Requirements
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Tennessee Real Estate Salesperson License Requirements
Tennessee State Required Pre-licensing Hours: 120 hours
Colibri Real Estate Tennessee Course Hours Offered: 120 hours
1. General Tennessee Salesperson License Requirements
The general requirements for real estate salespersons defined by the Tennessee Real Estate Commission are as follows:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a high school diploma or GED
2. Salesperson License Education Requirements in Tennessee
Below are credit hours required for the Tennessee pre-license course to qualify for your salesperson license.
Course Type | Required Credit Hours |
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Total Pre-license Course Hours | 120 hours |
3. Additional Salesperson License Requirements in Tennessee
If you meet the general requirements and have completed your required course credit hours, you will need to complete the following steps to get your Salesperson license:
- Apply for the Tennessee Salesperson examination
- Submit fingerprints for a criminal background check
- Successfully pass the Tennessee Salesperson licensing exam with a score of 70% or higher
- Obtain sponsorship from a licensed Tennessee broker
- Complete the Tennessee Real Estate License application
Regulatory Notes:
Obtaining Certificate of Course Completion: Upon completion of the course, Colibri Real Estate will provide you an electronic certificate of completion in your account dashboard. You will need to submit your certificate of completion with your license application. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time, therefore that will be the time reflected on your certificate. Proof that the 120-hour Tennessee Prelicense Course has been completed will be forwarded by the school to PSI, the exam administrator.
Tennessee Real Estate Commission
Website: https://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/trec.html
Phone: 615-741-2273
Fax: 615-741-0313
Address: 500 James Robertson Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37243
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Good to Know
The information provided is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Tennessee Real Estate Commission. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board’s site.
If you hold Real Estate licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state’s requirements.
Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It’s ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.