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How to Become an Agent
Tennessee Real Estate License Requirements
License Requirements Are Set By The Tennessee Real Estate Commission.
1st STEP is education taken in class, virtual or online, offered by Memphis Real Estate School.
A real estate agent in Tennessee is issued an affiliate broker license, which requires the agent to work under a principal broker. The courses for an affiliate broker are offered by classroom or internet. It is your choice which of the approved course methods to select.
The state regulatory board: Tennessee Real Estate Commission, sets the regulations for licensing. Upon successfully completing and passing the 60-hour course, the student is eligible to move forward to the Tennessee state exam.
2nd Step: Real Estate Exam
After completion the the 60-hour Real Estate Principles course, your eligibility is reported to PSI to allow you to schedule for the Tennessee Real Estate License Exam. You must pass both parts of this exam to obtain an official application for licensure. The instructions to apply for the real estate license must include all the requirements before a license can be issued.
If you need help studying to pass the exam, try the online study options or contact us at Memphis Real Estate School for tutoring sessions.
3rd Step: Selecting a real estate firm
Your knowledge of real estate gained with the 90-hours of education prepared you to be trained by an experienced broker. Now, you interview with different brokers to determine which one you prefer. You are not hired as an employee, therefore, you can select which real estate company will train you and hold your real estate license. The broker agrees to supervise you and you agree to abide by the guidelines of that firm. Typically, this broker will advise or recommend your purchase of the Errors and Omissions Insurance required by Tennessee to work as an agent.
Are you acceptable?
The application process requires a background check through the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Accomplish this by getting fingerprinted at any approved location through the state vendor below. View more information on the state website at https://support.commerce.tn.gov/hc/en-us/articles/210347547-Criminal-Convictions
Last: Submit the application
An application is provided ONLY after you have passed the state exam. Any questions contact the Tennessee Real Estate Commission. 1-800-342-4031. You may mail or upload all required documents as shown on the application. The license will not be issued if anything is missing.