A Great Career

While real estate is a flexible — and often, lucrative — industry, to build a truly successful career as a real estate agent, you need to understand the realities of what it means to be a real estate agent.

You don’t need a college degree but you need a real estate license. A real estate license gives agents and brokers the legal ability to represent clients in the process of buying or selling properties. Every state in the U.S. has its own real estate commission for licensing, and each comes with unique requirements. Obtaining this license can take anywhere between six months to a year.
You have to be financially prepared to take the plunge. Know that your income won’t come at regular intervals. What you earn will be directly proportional to the sales you make. Learning how to budget, save, and invest is critical as you begin your career in this industry.
You will need to build strong relationships in the industry. Surround yourself with experienced peers and look for people who inspire you or can become your mentors. Shadow them, observe how they do business, and actively seek their feedback to improve your skill.
In terms of skills, cultivate a “sales mindset.” This includes a range of transferable skills, including strong communication and negotiating abilities. Know that to stay relevant in the industry, you have to keep upskilling. Find new training programs for young agents, look into real estate schools focused on niche sectors, or attend webinars and short-term online courses to refresh your skills.
While a career in real estate is highly flexible, research shows that you will need to put in more hours if you want to earn more. That said, don’t let one idea of “success” wear you down. Instead, find a work schedule that feels sustainable to your goals and aspirations.

How to Get a

Real Estate Licenses

Tennessee License Requirements and Alternate Procedures

The 1973 Tennessee Real Estate Brokers Act, Rules, and Regulations, along with the Tennessee Timeshare Act, govern whether or not a candidate will be issued a license. Successful completion of the examination does not guarantee the issuance of any license.
On the examination day, candidates must answer a series of qualifying questions, listed below.
A "yes" answer to any of questions 1 through 5 may decrease a candidate's ability to become licensed in the state of Tennessee.
After candidates have completed the pre-licensing requirements, the commission will review the information provided and make a decision on their qualifications.

The Tennessee Real Estate Commission does not allow anyone on parole or probation to be scheduled for examination unless two (2) years have passed from the date of expiration of probation, conviction, or release from incarceration, whichever is later.

QUALIFYING QUESTIONS

Do you now hold or have you ever held a real estate or timeshare license in Tennessee or any other state? If you hold or have held a license in another state(s), you must obtain a license certification from each state in which you are or were licensed. This application will not be processed until the certification(s) is received.
Have you ever been refused a license or had a license revoked, suspended, reprimanded, or fined by any federal, state, or local government? (Do not include motor vehicle license.) If you voluntarily surrendered a license at a time that disciplinary action was pending against you or you were under investigation by a licensing body, governmental agency or professional organization you must provide information regarding the license surrender.
Have you ever been refused or had a real estate or timeshare salesperson license revoked, suspended, reprimanded, or fined?
Have you ever had a complaint filed against you with any regulatory agency or with any court?
Have you been convicted of or pled nolo contendere or guilty to any felony or a misdemeanor involving the theft of services, money or property within the last ten (10) years?
- NOTE: Reckless Driving and/or DUI are misdemeanors and must be disclosed.
- If you answer "yes" to question 5, the Commission requires you to submit a certified copy of your conviction record in addition to an affidavit providing details of each charge.
- You may petition the Commission prior to taking or completing pre-license education and/or the licensing examination by submitting the "Application for Decision Regarding Prior Criminal Conviction(s) and/or Disciplinary Sanctions(s)" which can be downloaded. This form along with all requested documentation will then be reviewed by the Commission and you will be notified of their decision.
Are you at least 18 years of age?

The documentation described in each case above will be required by the Tennessee Real Estate Commission at the time a candidate passes the examination and wishes to apply for a license. The information should not be sent to PSI, nor should it be brought to the examination center.

Commission rule does not allow anyone on parole or probation to be scheduled for an examination. Candidates must be off parole or probation for a minimum of two (2) years. Candidates who violate this policy will not be licensed and will not be entitled to a refund of the examination fee.

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