Tennessee Real Estate License (TNRE) Exam
The Tennessee real estate exam is required for those seeking a license to practice as an affiliate broker or broker in the state.
About the TNRE Exam
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This exam assesses knowledge of Tennessee real estate laws, property ownership, financing, agency relationships, and contract law.
- Exam format: Multiple-choice.
- Duration: Approximately 4 hours total for both national and state portions.
- Eligibility: Completion of required pre-licensing education and approval from the Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC).
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Tennessee Real Estate License Exam FAQs
Is the exam split into parts?
The affiliate broker and broker examinations are divided into two sections: national and state. The timeshare salesperson and acquisition agent exams are one-part.
For a full overview of exam content based on the license, please review the Tennessee Real Estate Commission Candidate Information Bulletin.
How soon can I retake the test?
Candidates who pass one section but fail the other need retake only the section they failed. The passing score for one section of an examination is valid for two (2) retakes of the failed section or one (1) year, whichever comes first. The timeshare salesperson and acquisition agent exams are one-part.
Affiliate broker and broker examinations candidates who fail the first attempt at the examination may retake it as soon as they want (however you cannot schedule until the day after you took the examination). After the second attempt, an examination candidate must wait thirty (30) days between any subsequent failed exams to retake the examination.
Note: These retake rules do not apply to the timeshare salesperson and acquisition agent exams.
For more information on retaking your exam, please review the Tennessee Real Estate Commission Candidate Information Bulletin.
How long are scores valid?
In Tennessee, real estate licenses are valid for two years. To maintain a valid license, licensees must complete 16 hours of continuing education (including a 6-hour TREC Core class) and pay the required renewal fee every two years.
For more information, please review the Tennessee Real Estate Commission Candidate Information Bulletin.
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