Tennessee Real Estate Commission Show
The 1973 Tennessee Real Estate Brokers Act, Rules, and Regulations, along with the Tennessee Timeshare Act, govern whether or not a candidate will be issued a license. Successful completion of the examination does not guarantee the issuance of any license. The Tennessee Real Estate Commission does not allow anyone on parole or probation to be scheduled for examination unless two (2) years have passed from the date of expiration of probation, conviction, or release from incarceration, whichever is later. QUALIFYING QUESTIONS
The documentation described in each case above will be required by the Tennessee Real Estate Commission at the time a candidate passes the examination and wishes to apply for a license. The information should not be sent to PSI, nor should it be brought to the examination center. Commission rule does not allow anyone on parole or probation to be scheduled for an examination. Candidates must be off parole or probation for a minimum of two (2) years. Candidates who violate this policy will not be licensed and will not be entitled to a refund of the examination fee. All licensees are required to be fingerprinted as of January 1, 2014. Click here for instructions [pdf]. All licensees are required to submit eligibility verification form for entitlements act attestation. click here for instructions [pdf]. While this information is deemed correct, the laws, policies and regulations do change and such changes might not be reflected on this website. Affiliate broker candidates must complete sixty (60) hours of real estate education in real estate principles/fundamentals before they take the examination. Proof that the education described above has been completed will be forwarded by the school where the education was completed to PSI. You may not register for the examination until the school has provided that information to PSI [pdf]. The school will also provide you a certificate or letter of course completion that you must submit to TREC with your application for licensure. Affiliate brokers licensed after 12/31/04 must have completed the 30-hour "Course for New Affiliates" prior to their license being issued and a letter or certificate of completion of the "Course for New Affiliates" must also be submitted with the license application. Documents required for an affiliate broker’s license:
For faster processing please apply online at core.tn.govAffiliate broker or Broker candidates that wish to retest and reapply must complete the following:
To be eligible for the examination, broker candidates must have held an ACTIVE license that meets one of these criteria:
In addition to experience, broker candidates must have successfully completed one hundred twenty (120) classroom hours of approved real estate education, thirty (30) hours of which must be an "Office/Broker Management" course taken at a school approved by the Tennessee Real Estate Commission.
Documents required for a broker’s license:
For faster processing please apply online at core.tn.govPOST-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT Brokers licensed after January 1, 2001 must complete one hundred-twenty (120) additional hours of Commission approved education before the third anniversary of their broker license. Failure to comply with the post-broker education requirement will result in non-issuance of a license renewal. Brokers licensed after January 1, 2005 must complete continuing education requirements after completing the 120- hour post license requirement. Broker candidates that wish to retest and reapply must complete the following:
POST-LICENSING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Designated Agent License Application [pdf]
For faster processing please apply online at core.tn.gov
After testing please visit core.tn.gov and register for a new account if you do not have one. Once registered you can apply for your Initial Timeshare License. Documents required:
For faster processing please apply online at core.tn.govCandidates must contact PSI Customer Service [pdf] to make an examination reservation at 1-855-340-3710. The application for licensure will be issued at the examination center to candidates who pass the examination. ($100.00)
Alternate Procedures for Licensing Real Estate Candidates Currently Licensed in Another Jurisdiction Seeking a Tennessee License You must pass the Tennessee (state law) portion of the examination
for the same type of license you have in your resident state. Please Click Here (Worksheet A) [pdf] to download a worksheet which will assist you in determining your requirements for seeking a Tennessee real estate license. You must send TREC this completed worksheet and a "Certified License History" from all the states where you
hold or have held a real estate license to . Upon review of your request, TREC will notify you of your examination requirement(s). Enclosing the following documents with the "Worksheet A" may expedite the evaluation of your request:
Once TREC has received and reviewed the above documents Documents required for a broker’s license:
If you hold or have held a real estate license in another state and are now resident of Tennessee, you may still qualify under Tennessee statute to have your real estate education, the national portion of the exam and/or your experience (if applying for a broker license) substitute for Tennessee's education, national portion of the examination and/or experience. Please Click Here (Worksheet A) [pdf] to download a worksheet which will assist you in determining your requirements for seeking a Tennessee real estate license. You must send TREC this completed worksheet and a "Certified License History" from all the states where you hold or have held a real estate license to . Upon review of your request, TREC will notify you of your examination requirements to obtain a Tennessee real estate license. Please Note: The firm and principal broker where you are affiliated must also hold an active Tennessee real estate license. Enclosing the following documents with "Worksheet A" may expedite the evaluation of your request:
New firm applications must include the following:
Apply online at core.tn.gov Vacation Lodging Service Application [pdf] Send the completed application to: Licensees that have been expired more than 1 (one) year MUST retest and reapply to current requirements. Licensees that have NOT been expired more than 12 months may be able to reinstate with fees. Please register at core.tn.gov for an account, add your expired license to the account and request reinstatement/reactivation:
Can a Texas realtor sell in other states?No. Texas does not have reciprocity with any state. To become licensed, you must satisfy all current Texas licensing requirements.
Can a California broker split commission with an out of state broker?California Out of State Broker Cooperation
- An out-of-state licensee can receive a referral fee and can share a commission if his or her acts in furtherance of the sale occur outside of California.
What states have reciprocity with Texas real estate?Does Texas have real estate license reciprocity? Unfortunately, Texas doesn't have reciprocity with any other states. Because there is no Texas real estate reciprocity, it means that if you want to get your license in Texas, you must satisfy all Texas licensing requirements.
Can a Texas realtor sell in California?Salespersons must be licensed with a California broker if engaging in business in California. Applicants for a California real estate license must submit one set of classifiable fingerprints, acceptable to the State Department of Justice (DOJ).
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