Real Estate Licensing Requirements

What Do You Need to Become

a Real Estate Agent?

Choose your state below for a simple overview of the requirements to become a licensed real estate salesperson or affiliate broker.

Tennessee

Become an Affiliate Broker

Tennessee’s entry-level real estate license is called an Affiliate Broker license. These are the key requirements for an initial applicant.

1

Meet Basic Eligibility

Be at least 18 years old when applying and provide proof of a high school diploma or equivalent.
2

Complete 60 Hours

Complete the approved 60-hour real estate principles/fundamentals course before taking the licensing examination.
3

Pass the Exam

Pass the required Tennessee real estate licensing examination administered through PSI.
4

Complete 30 More Hours

Complete the 30-hour Course for New Affiliates before the Affiliate Broker license can be issued.
5

Fingerprints + E&O

Complete the fingerprint/background-check requirement and provide proof of errors and omissions insurance.
6

Affiliate & Apply

Affiliate with a Principal Broker and submit the Initial Real Estate Affiliate Broker application with the required documentation and fee.
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18+High School Diploma / Equivalent | 90 Total Education Hours | Exam Fingerprints | E&O Insurance | Broker Affiliation | 
Virginia

Become an Real Estate Sales Person

Virginia’s entry-level license is a Salesperson license. Here are the core requirements for a first-time applicant by examination.

1

Meet Basic Eligibility

Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED/equivalent.
2

Complete 60 Hours

Complete 60 class/clock hours of a Virginia Real Estate Board-approved Principles of Real Estate pre-license course.
3

Pass both Exam Portions

Pass both the state and national portions of the Virginia salesperson examination.
4

Complete Fingerprinting

Complete the required fingerprint/background-check process for initial real estate licensure.
5

Apply for your Changes

Submit the Virginia Real Estate Board Salesperson License Application and the required application fee within the applicable deadline.
6

Activate with a Firm

To practice with an active license, affiliate with a licensed real estate firm or sole proprietor and complete the required activation process.
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18+High School Diploma  | 60 Education Hours | State + National Exam | Fingerprints | License Application | Firm Affiliation for Active Practice