Getting a Georgia Real Estate License

Ready to start your new career in real estate? From Atlanta to Savannah, the Georgia real estate market is is booming with new developments everywhere you look and thousands of people moving here each month. Here at Building Better Agents, we want to do everything possible to make sure you find the best schools, brokers and understand all the steps to getting your real estate license in Georgia.

UPDATED: SEPTEMBER 2026

01 | Getting Licensed

Become a Georgia Real Estate Agent

Getting your Georgia real estate license may feel a little overwhelming at first, but it's much more manageable when you know exactly what to expect. In this guide, we’ll walk you through each step—from completing your prelicensing education and passing the state exam to choosing a sponsoring broker and applying for your license. We’ll walk you through the timing, costs, and tips for avoiding unnecessary delays. Don't miss our detailed FAQ section to get answers to all of your burning questions!

02 | Find the Best Schools

ONLINE, VIRTUAL OR CLASSROOM OPTIONS

There are a variety of real estate schools that can help you prepare for the real estate exam, whether you choose to learn in a classroom or at your own pace online. To ensure that you pass the state licensure exam with flying colors, several real estate schools provide practice exams as well as in-person or online exam prep classes.

03 | Selecting a Broker

AN IMPORTANT STEP IN YOUR REAL ESTATE CAREER

Selecting the very best real estate broker often takes a bit of research. You want to find a brokerage that offers fair commission splits, lots of training, support, and mentorship. The real estate broker you select can make a big difference in how successful you are in the first year or two in the real estate business. We've compiled a list of the 20 most important questions you should ask when interviewing brokerages.

COMPLIMENTARY GUIDE

What to do before you get your real estate license!

Not licensed yet? Excited to get started? Download the ultimate guide to getting your real estate business off the ground before you are officially licensed.