BECOMING A REAL ESTATE MANAGING BROKER IN TENNESSEE
SIX SIMPLE STEPS
If licensed after 1988, you must have an active sales license in Tennessee for 3 years. If you were licensed before 1988, or you have a baccalaureate degree with a major in real estate you will need only 2 years of active sales experience.
1
Complete 30-hour broker education courses
First, you must have completed your 90-hour affiliate broker pre-licensing education. Then you are eligible to complete your required 30-hour Broker Management Course. To enroll in our course to become a managing broker in Tennessee click Enroll Now! above.
2
Complete the course final exam
You will need a 75% or higher to pass the course final.
3
Submit the background check requirement
You must submit your fingerprints to State Law Enforcement Division and the FBI for a criminal background check. For more information click here.
4
Complete the broker exam application
This application must be filled out and submitted to the Tennessee Real Estate Commission for approval. This process can take up to 4 weeks. Click
here for more information.
5
Pass the Tennessee Real Estate Broker Exam
Once the application is approved, you have 6 months to pass this exam. This test is registered through PSI. The exam has 125 questions, and you have 4 hours to complete. There are 50 state-specific questions and 75 general questions on the exam. You will need a 75% or higher to pass. Click here for more information. After you pass this exam you will have your photo taken at the testing center that you will be sent with your application to TREC.
6
Complete an online application with the Tennessee Real Estate Commission
Once you pass your exam you will send in your application online. Click here for more information.
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