Budget for your course tuition plus $154 in initial application and full-exam fees: $91 for the TREC application and $63 for the PSI exam. Fingerprinting and required E&O insurance add to that amount; confirm current charges with IdentoGO and your insurance provider. Tuition depends on your package and current offers. For a fuller budget, see Tennessee real estate license costs. 

Tennessee requires 90 hours of education for initial affiliate broker licensure: the 60-hour principles course and the 30-hour Course for New Affiliates. Your calendar time depends on your study schedule and completion of the required assessments. 

Yes. You can complete Tennessee-approved pre-licensing education online. Colibri offers self-paced online learning, with additional instructor support available in select packages. Compare the current packages to choose your format and support level. 

Tennessee does not offer a reciprocal license. If you already hold a real estate license in another state, TREC may accept qualifying education, national exam results, or experience toward Tennessee’s requirements. Submit Worksheet A and certified license histories for review under TREC’s out-of-state licensing process. 

No. First-time applicants must complete the approved 60-hour principles and fundamentals course before PSI can authorize the exam. The additional 30-hour Course for New Affiliates is required before licensure. Already-licensed out-of-state applicants should ask TREC whether prior education qualifies for credit. 

It varies per person on how long it takes to get a Tennessee real estate license depending on the pace in which you complete the 90 hours of pre-licensing coursework and pass your licensing examination, the time it takes you to complete the application process and find a sponsoring broker, and application and background check processing times.

Complete the 60-hour real estate principles and fundamentals course and the 30-hour Course for New Affiliates. The first course is required before the PSI exam; both are required for your license application. 

You must be 18 or older, have a high school diploma or equivalent, complete the required 60-hour and 30-hour courses, and pass both PSI exam portions. Initial applicants must also submit fingerprints, obtain E&O insurance, affiliate with a principal broker, and apply through CORE. Review the full Tennessee real estate license requirements and TREC’s current application checklist. 

No. A college degree is not required for an initial Tennessee affiliate broker license. You need a high school diploma or equivalent and must complete the licensing education, examination, and application requirements. 

You can retake only the failed portion while your passing score remains valid, for two retakes or one year, whichever comes first. The national-only fee is $37 and the state-only fee is $26. After a second failed attempt, a 30-day wait applies before subsequent retakes. Follow TREC’s retest instructions and confirm current rules before scheduling.