Continual Learning Institute in Nashville, TN, Has the Expertise to Help You Meet the Real Estate License Requirements in Tennessee
Tennessee Real Estate License Requirements
Affiliate Broker Applicants
The initial real estate license in Tennessee is called an Affiliate Broker license. Requirements include:
- 18 Years of Age
- High School Diploma or GED
- 60 Hours of Prelicensing Fundamentals
(CLI: Prelicensing; 30 Hours of Part A + 30 Hours of Part B.)
- Pass the National and Tennessee State Affiliate Broker Exam
- Complete the 30-Hour the Course for New Affiliate Brokers
- License must be Affiliated with a Real Estate Broker
- Fingerprinted & Background Check
Over the past 40+ years, CLI has trained thousands of people to obtain their real estate licenses. You may choose day, weekend, or evening classes. At this time, CLI Prelicensing classes are delivered virtually through Zoom with a live interactive instructor and classmates.
Broker Applicants
All Broker candidates must have:
- Successfully Completed 120 Hours of Approved Education, Including 30 Hours of Real Estate Office Management
- 36 Months of Active Affiliate Broker License Experience (24 Months if Licensed as an Affiliate Broker Before May 1988)
- Completed the Broker Examination Application
- Passed the Tennessee Broker Exam
Affiliate Broker Continuing Education
All Affiliate Broker licensees must complete 16 hours of approved continuing education every two years to renew their licenses.
The 6-hour Core Course is required. The remaining 10 hours can be any approved elective course.
CLI offers the Core Course and a wide selection of Continuing Education Courses by home study to meet these requirements.
Broker Post-Licensing Requirements
Brokers licensed after January 1, 2001: Complete 120 additional hours of approved education within three years of the Broker license.
Brokers licensed after January 1, 2005: The above 120 additional hours, and after three years must complete the 16-hour continuing education requirement every two years thereafter.
Tennessee Real Estate Commission
For General Information or Assistance
Telephone Number: 615-741-2241
Mailing Address:
Department of Commerce & Insurance
500 James Robertson Parkway
Davy Crockett Tower
Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0565