Georgia real estate exam
Format, passing score, fees and what to study — compiled from the official candidate handbook and state sources, with a link and a confidence level for every fact. Last verified 2026-10-31.
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Georgia exam format and requirements
| Fact | Value | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulator | Georgia Real Estate Commission (now styled Georgia Real Estate Commission & Appraisers Board) grec.georgia.gov was not reachable from the research environment (egress blocked); facts taken from the PSI/GREC bulletin dated 7/1/2026. | Official source | Link |
| Exam provider | PSI Services LLC Bulletin copyright 2026, dated 7/1/2026. PSI also issues the license at the test center. | Official source | Link |
| National-portion questions | 100 Bulletin national salesperson outline weights sum to 100% (Property Ownership 10, Land Use 5, Valuation 8, Financing 10, Contracts 19, Agency 13, Disclosures 7, Property Mgmt 3, Transfer of Title 6, Practice 12, Calcu… | Secondary source | Link |
| State-portion questions | 52 Georgia Salesperson Supplement: Laws & Rules 16 + Real Estate Practice in Georgia 21 + Finance & Closing 15 = 52 items (bulletin outline). | Official source | Link |
| Exam time (minutes) | 240 total (secondary sources: 150 min national + 90 min state); not printed in bulletin text Time allowance not located in the official bulletin text; from third-party prep sites (realestateu.com, estatepass.ai). | Vendor claim | Link |
| Passing score | 75% on each portion (per secondary sources; conflicting reports of 72% national) Bulletin text refers to a 'passing test score' for veterans' preference but does not print the cut score. Prep-site reports conflict (75%/75% vs 72% national/75% state). | Vendor claim | Link |
| Exam fee (USD) | $175 Salesperson, Broker and CAM examination fee $175 (non-refundable; forfeited if not tested within 1 year). GREC license fee $170 is separate. | Official source | Link |
| Pre-licensing hours | 75 75-hour Salesperson Prelicense Course at a GREC-approved school; alternatives: 10 quarter/6 semester hrs of qualifying college real estate coursework, law-school coursework, or 75 hrs approved by another state/Canadia… | Official source | Link |
| Languages | English No other exam language is listed in the official handbook/bulletin; English-only is inferred from silence. | Secondary source | Link |
“Official source” = read in a state agency page or the exam provider’s candidate handbook on 2026-10-31. Anything marked “Vendor claim” or “Not verified” should be confirmed before you rely on it. Fees and formats change.
What this means for your study plan
- Time per question: about 1.6 minutes each (240 minutes ÷ 152 questions). Practice at that pace.
- Both portions count: you must reach the pass mark on each portion — a strong national score does not make up for a weak Georgia score.
- Where people lose points: math word problems, wording traps (NOT/EXCEPT), and state rules that differ from the national rule. Our formula sheet covers the math.
- Good to know: VERIFY before publishing: GA national item count, time and cut score are not printed in the PSI bulletin text we could read. Two-portion exam (National + Georgia Salesperson Supplement); portions scored separately. Exam fee jumped to $175 (older prep pages say $121). 24-hr retake rule: cannot rebook same day. Veterans' preference points available after a fail (Rule 520-1-.04(3)). Apply for license within 12 months…
State-portion topics published for Georgia
- Laws and Rules (16 items): unfair practices, substantive regulations, qualifications and fees, fair housing laws, education/research/recovery fund, investigation and hearing process, commission organization and procedures, required licensure
- Real Estate Practice in Georgia (21 items): practice, sales contracts, listings and agency, property management, community association management
- Finance and Closing (15 items)
Sample Georgia practice questions
Original questions written from the law, each with an explanation and a citation. Georgia-specific questions are coming soon; these samples come from the national portion.
Under the principle of surplus productivity, which agent of production is paid last, so that its value is based on the net income left after the other agents are paid?
- Labor
- Capital
- Management (coordination)
- Land
Answer: D. The agents of production are usually listed as labor, capital, management (coordination) and land. Under surplus productivity, the net income remaining after labor, capital and management are paid is attributed to the land. That is why land value is often described as residual.
Topic: Valuation & Market Analysis · Source: The Appraisal of Real Estate (Appraisal Institute), valuation principles
Which loan is NOT subject to the TRID Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure requirements?
- A home equity line of credit on the borrower's home
- A 30-year fixed-rate consumer purchase loan
- A cash-out refinance of the borrower's primary residence
- A closed-end consumer second mortgage on a vacation home
Answer: A. The integrated disclosures apply to closed-end consumer credit transactions secured by real property or a cooperative unit, other than reverse mortgages. A home equity line of credit is open-end credit, so it receives the HELOC disclosures under § 1026.40 instead of a Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure.
Topic: Real Estate Finance · Source: 12 C.F.R. § 1026.19(e)(1)(i) (scope of Loan Estimate requirement)
A bakery operates as a legal nonconforming use in a district newly zoned residential. Under typical ordinances, the bakery's right to continue will most likely be lost if:
- The property is sold to a new owner who keeps the same use
- The owner abandons the use for the ordinance's stated period
- The owner changes the supplier of its ingredients
- The neighborhood's assessed values rise sharply over time
Answer: B. A legal nonconforming use runs with the land, so a sale does not end it. It is typically lost by abandonment or discontinuance for a stated period, by change to a conforming use, or by substantial destruction as defined in the ordinance.
Topic: Land Use Controls & Regulations · Source: Black's Law Dictionary (12th ed. 2024), "nonconforming use"
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Georgia real estate exam?
The Georgia exam format we found is 100 national questions plus 52 Georgia questions (152 in total) in 240 minutes. Confirm in the official handbook before exam day.
What is the passing score for the Georgia real estate exam?
75% on each portion (per secondary sources; conflicting reports of 72% national) (Vendor claim).
How much does the Georgia real estate exam cost?
The exam fee we found is $175, paid to PSI Services LLC. Fees change, so check the current handbook.
How many pre-licensing hours does Georgia require?
75 hours for the entry-level license, according to the sources below. Pre-licensing education must come from a state-approved school; GablePrep is exam prep and is not an approved course.
Official sources for Georgia
- Regulator: Georgia Real Estate Commission (now styled Georgia Real Estate Commission & Appraisers Board)
- Exam provider: PSI Services LLC
- Official candidate handbook / content outline
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