Prepare for success on the Georgia Real Estate Salesperson Exam with comprehensive coverage of BRRETA (Brokerage Relationships in Real Estate Transactions Act), designated agency, and Georgia-specific regulations that define real estate practice in the Peach State.
Last updated: July 13, 2026
Georgia Real Estate Commission & Appraisers Board (GRECAB) (established 1925) oversees real estate licensing and regulation in Georgia.
Georgia Code Title 43, Chapter 40 - Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons
Exam Provider: PSI
Schedule Your Exam3505 Koger Boulevard, Suite 175, Duluth, GA 30096
View on Google MapsFree parking lot in front of building. Ample spaces available. Office park setting with overflow parking.
MARTA not accessible from this location. Driving recommended. Near I-85 exit 104 (Pleasant Hill Rd).
Suite 175 on 1st floor. Arrive 30 min early for check-in. Bring two forms of ID (one must be government-issued photo ID). No electronic devices allowed in testing room.
2100 Roswell Road, Suite 2128, Marietta, GA 30062
View on Google MapsThe Pavillions at East Lake Shopping Center. Free parking throughout shopping center. Multiple entrances.
Cobb Community Transit (CCT) Route 10 stops at Roswell Rd & Lower Roswell Rd (0.3 miles). CobbLinc available.
Suite 2128 in shopping center. Look for PSI signage near CVS/Target area. Arrive 30 min early. Photo ID mandatory. Secure lockers for personal items.
6001 Chatham Center Drive, Suite 155, Savannah, GA 31405
View on Google MapsFree parking lot. The Chatham Center - Orlean Building. Easy access from Abercorn Street.
Chatham Area Transit (CAT) Route 14 stops nearby on Abercorn St. Limited frequency - check schedule.
Suite 155 in Orlean Building. Professional office complex. Arrive 30 min early. Two IDs required (one photo). No cell phones - leave in car or use provided locker.
Additional testing centers available in: Savannah, Athens, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Macon
Salesperson: 75 hours
Broker: 60 hours
Salesperson: 75-hour pre-license course from GREC-approved school. Broker: 60 hours + 3 years active salesperson experience + age 21+
Exam Fee: $119
Application: $170
Fingerprinting: $54
$600-850 total (pre-license course $250-400 + exam $119 + application $170 + fingerprinting $54 + 25-hour post-license $75-100)
Exam Window:
Must apply for license within 12 months of passing exam. If applying within 3 months: $170. 3-12 months: $340.
Retake Policy:
No wait period between attempts. Can schedule immediately. Pre-license course valid indefinitely once completed.
Background Check:
2-3 weeks via FBI and Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI)
Based on student feedback and exam analysis, these are the most difficult topics on the Georgia exam:
Specific Topics:
Why It's Difficult: BRRETA unique to Georgia. Replaced traditional dual agency with designated agency statewide in 2000. Must understand that broker cannot be designated agent. Only licensees affiliated with broker can be designated. No oral agency agreements allowed.
Exam Weight: 30-35% of state exam (16-18 questions) - largest single topic
Study Tips:
Memorize: Designated Agent = licensee assigned to represent ONE client only, excluding all others. Broker CANNOT be designated agent. Must have written brokerage engagement agreement to create client relationship. Without written agreement = customer only. Study comparison: Client (fiduciary duties) vs. Customer (fairness/honesty only).
Specific Topics:
Why It's Difficult: Georgia modified traditional caveat emptor doctrine. Broker has affirmative duty to disclose KNOWN material facts about physical condition. Must distinguish material vs. non-material. Stigmatized properties NOT material facts (controversial topic on exam).
Exam Weight: 15-20% of state exam (8-10 questions)
Study Tips:
Material Fact Test: (1) Adverse to property, (2) Physical condition, (3) Known to broker, (4) Could NOT be discovered by buyer through inspection/public records. If all 4 = must disclose. Death in home, suicide, haunted claims = NOT material facts in Georgia. Study O.C.G.A. § 10-6-2.
Specific Topics:
Why It's Difficult: Georgia has strict trust account rules. Post-license 25-hour requirement must be completed within first year or license becomes inactive. New broker CE rules effective 2025 (18 hours broker-specific). Property managers need license if collecting rent.
Exam Weight: 20-25% of state exam (10-13 questions)
Study Tips:
Memorize: 75 hours pre-license, 25 hours post-license within 1 year, 36 hours CE every 4 years (18 broker-specific starting 7/1/25). Trust accounts must reconcile monthly. Firm name required in all advertising. Property managers collecting rent = need license. Study exemptions carefully.
Specific Topics:
Why It's Difficult: Georgia uses standardized forms with state-specific provisions. Must understand earnest money deposit deadlines, due diligence period mechanics, and time is of the essence implications. Scenario-based questions test contract interpretation.
Exam Weight: 15-18% of state exam (8-9 questions)
Study Tips:
Study Georgia standard purchase agreement thoroughly. Earnest money typically due 5 days after binding agreement. Due diligence = buyer's inspection period. Time is of the essence = strict deadline enforcement. Review contingency removal procedures.
$45,000-$60,000
Avg First Year
$80,000-$110,000 (3-5 years: $80K, 11-25 years: $164K+)
Experienced Agent
~70,000 active salesperson licenses + ~28,000 active broker licenses
Active Licensees
8% projected growth (2024-2034), strong Atlanta metro market driving demand
Job Growth
Presence: Largest independent brokerage in Georgia, founded 1930, 15 offices across Metro Atlanta, North Georgia, and Georgia Coast
Training: Harry Norman University - comprehensive training for new agents, luxury certification programs, specialized market expertise training
New Agent Support: 60/40 to 70/30 splits initially. Strong brand recognition (90+ years). Luxury market focus. Marketing and technology support. Mentorship programs.
Presence: Multiple market centers across Georgia (Metro Atlanta, Cumming, Alpharetta, Peachtree City), 5,000+ agents statewide
Training: KW MAPS Coaching, Ignite (90-day new agent launch), BOLD (12-week intensive), KW University online, 36BOLD for teams
New Agent Support: 70/30 split rising to 90/10 after cap ($18,000-$21,000 per office). Profit sharing opportunities. Command CRM free. Lead generation systems.
Presence: Independent brokerage based in Marietta, 1,969 active licensed agents, 7 residential sales offices across Metro Atlanta
Training: Atlanta Communities Training Academy, new agent mentorship, specialized training in Atlanta neighborhoods
New Agent Support: Competitive splits (65/35 to 80/20). Independent brokerage culture. Local market expertise. Technology platforms and marketing support.
Presence: Luxury-focused international brand, Engel & Völkers Atlanta ranked #2 for sides worldwide (all E&V offices), strong Buckhead and North Atlanta presence
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New Agent Support: 60/40 to 70/30 splits. Luxury branding and marketing resources. International referral network. High-end clientele focus. Premium office locations.
Master these state-specific terms that frequently appear on the Georgia exam:
Georgia's 1994 law (revised 2000) that replaced dual agency with designated agency and defined broker-client relationships
Importance: Very High - Foundation of Georgia agency law. Eliminated traditional dual agency statewide.
One or more licensees affiliated with a broker assigned to represent solely one client, excluding all other clients in the same transaction. Broker cannot be the designated agent.
Importance: Very High - Replaced dual agency in Georgia. Most tested concept on state exam.
Broker representing seller/landlord must disclose any adverse material fact about physical condition that could not be reasonably discovered through inspection or public records
Importance: Very High - Strict liability. Failure to disclose = license discipline and civil liability.
Written agreement signed by broker and client establishing client relationship (required by BRRETA before any representation begins)
Importance: High - Must be in writing to create client relationship. No client relationship without signed agreement.
Routine tasks performed for clients and customers without creating agency (showing property, answering factual questions, scheduling appointments)
Importance: Medium - Must distinguish between ministerial acts and acts requiring agency relationship.
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