How to Apply for the Georgia Real Estate Exam

The real estate market in Georgia is nothing short of a booming one. To work in this market as a real estate agent, you need to pass the Georgia real estate exam. 

There are certain eligibility requirements to take the exam: you have to be at least 18 years old, complete pre-license coursework, complete a background check, and finally, apply for the exam. 

In this article, we will consider all the steps you need to apply to the Georgia real estate exam. 

We will also take a look at a few other tips you should consider ahead of the exam. If you are looking to apply for the Georgia real estate exam, this article covers everything you need to know.

What are the Georgia Real Estate Exam Requirements?

The Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC) has set certain requirements that have to be met to take the Georgia real estate exam. To be eligible to take the exam, you: 

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have a high school education or equivalent
• Must complete a compulsory 75-hour real estate coursework via an accredited provider 
• Must undergo and pass a background check and be truthful about all information you provide

If you have completed 10 quarter hours or six semester hours of either eligible real estate coursework or courses in principles, fundamentals, or essentials of real estate from an accredited U.S. or Canadian college, university, or law school, you will not be required to take the compulsory coursework. You just have to submit a transcript to the AMP during your application.

How Do You Submit Your Georgia Real Estate Exam Application?

Once you meet these requirements, you can go to fill out and submit your exam application. There are two channels through which you can submit. These are:

Through the Online Portal

You can complete and submit your real estate exam application online. To apply, log in to the portal, follow the necessary prompts, and complete your application for a new license. Once you have submitted your application, you can go on to pay for your exam with a credit card and schedule the time and location for your exam on the portal. 

Applying via the online portal is only available to candidates that completed their compulsory pre-license coursework at an accredited school in Georgia.

By Mail

If you did not undergo the compulsory pre-license coursework in Georgia or you are using an equivalent requirement, then you have to send in your application by mail. 

If you are paying for the exam with a money order or certified check instead of a credit card, you also have to send in your application via mail.

You can find the application form in the GREC Application Handbook. Compile all your relevant documents and fees together in a manilla envelope and mail it to:

PSI,
18000 W. 105th St.,
Olathe, KS 66061-7543 USA

After sending in your application, you can schedule the time and date for your exam via telephone by calling 1 (800) 345-6559. It is advisable to do this about 7 to 10 business days after mailing your application.

What Do You Include in Your Exam Application?

When applying for the Georgia real estate exam, there are some necessary documents that must be included in your exam application:

• Your filled application form. You will find this on pages 17 and 18 of the Handbook
• Your certificate of completion for the compulsory pre-license coursework
• A transcript of your pre-license education if you completed it outside Georgia or an official transcript from your college, university, or law school
• A cashier’s check or money order for $119

Keep in mind that cash, company checks, and personal checks are not accepted, so avoid including them in your application. 

How Long Does it Take The Georgia Real Estate Commission to Process Your Application?

Once you submit your application, the GREC takes about 7 to 12 working days to approve your application. After your application has been approved, you can schedule your exam within a week depending on the volume of candidates. This puts the time between the submission of your application and your exam at 3 weeks on average.

During this period, while you wait for your application to be approved and your exam date and venue to be scheduled, you can take your time to study for the exam. 

Where Do You Take the Georgia Real Estate Licensing Exam?

You can only take the Georgia real estate licensing exam in one of the four PSI testing centers in the State of Georgia. 

These centers are located in Duluth, Savannah, Macon, and Marietta. The date and venue for your exam will be scheduled on the online portal for those who completed the 75-hour compulsory coursework in Georgia.

Others will have to call PSI at 1 (800) 345-6559 or by mailing in an application to the submission address.  

At the venue of your exam, you will be required to show two valid forms of identification. Be sure to have them on you, with at least one of them being a government-issued ID.

What is the Passing Rate for the Georgia Real Estate Exam?

The Georgia real estate exam is pretty tough, but it is not impossible. For the exam, you have 4 hours to answer 152 multiple-choice questions. The exam has two parts, the National and State portions. In the national portion, you have to answer at least 75 out of 100 questions right. While the second portion is state-specific and you need to answer 39 out of 52 questions right.

Only around 60% of candidates pass the exam. This makes it important to utilize all of the free time you have before your exam. Prepare adequately and you are good to go.

Final Thoughts On Applying For The Georgia Real Estate Exam

Getting your Georgia real estate license allows you to start and build your career as a real estate agent in Georgia. 

While getting your license may seem tasking, it could eventually be worth every bit of the work you put in. Once you pass, you are ready to get your license.