License Requirements

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.

CLI Prelicensing Course Schedules

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

Real Estate Office Management

Continuing Education Courses

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.

Continuing Education Courses

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.

Continuing Education Courses