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Education FAQsHow much continuing education is required by the Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC) to renew my real estate license?The Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC) requires most licensees to complete a total of 16 hours of continuing education every two-year license term. Licensees are required to complete a TREC Core class every license term which counts for 6 of the required 16 continuing education hours. Your license term begins two years before the expiration date listed on your license. What is the difference between Code of Ethics and TREC Core?The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) requires all members to take a Code of Ethics class every three years in order to maintain their membership. More information on the Code of Ethics requirements can be found here. The TN Real Estate Commission (TREC) requires all licensees to complete a TREC Core class every license term. More information on TREC's education requirements can be found here. I took a class, but I do not see it posted on the TREC website. What should I do?First, you will need to create a CE Broker account. Beginning June 2022, TREC transitioned to CE Broker. Your continuing education history will no longer show on TREC's website but instead within your CE Broker account. More information on how to create a free CE Broker account can be found here. If your class completion is not showing on your CE Broker account, you can contact the school where you completed the course to make sure that they have indeed reported the class completion to TREC. If you are unsuccessful finding a resolution at the school level, you may contact TREC directly at 615-741-2273. What is Virtual Campus?Virtual Campusis our online learning management system, where you can access all of your course materials for both in-person and virtual classes. I purchased an online course through a link on the Greater Nashville REALTORS® website, and now I don’t know how to get back to my course. How do I find it?When you select an online course provider on the Greater Nashville REALTORS® website, you are taken to one of our approved partner’s sites where you purchased the course and create a username and password to access the course. To find your course, select the course provider from the list here, and login to the site with the username and password you created when you purchased the course. I need to cancel a class. Can I get a refund?Class registrations may be canceled with full reimbursement of the registration fee up to three business days before the class date. NO REFUNDS for any class registration cancelation submitted less than three business days of the class date will be granted. Class registration cancelations must be submitted via email to . What are the requirements to get a TN real estate license?
What are the requirements to get a Brokers license?In order to get your real estate broker license, you must have an active license that meets one of the following criteria:
Be sure to visit the Tennessee Real Estate Commission’s website for the most up-to-date information. How many hours of continuing education are required by the Tennessee Real Estate Commission to maintain my license?You must take 16 hours of continuing education every two years from the date you were licensed. The TREC Core Course must make up 6 of those hours and the remaining 10 can be any state approved course of your choice. Is there a way to check how many hours I have completed?Yes, visit verify.tn.gov When you reach the search criteria, Under “Profession:” make sure you select “Real Estate Broker/Affil/TS” Enter in your first and last name and/or license number and click SEARCH. I took a class but it’s not showing up on the TREC web site. What can I do?Each sponsoring school in which you took your class is responsible for submitting class attendance rosters. Please check with the school first to see if that has been submitted. Sometimes there is a delay in the classes being updated on line by TREC. Does the TREC Core Class cover Code of Ethics?No, it does not. These are two separate classes. If you are a REALTOR member you are required to take a Code of Ethics class every two years in order to maintain your Realtor membership status. The Core Class is a license requirement that meets 6 hours of the 16 hours required by the state of Tennessee every two years from your original license date to maintain your license. How often must I take the Code of Ethics and is it required to maintain my license?The Code of Ethics is a Realtor membership requirement that must be taken once every two years. Realtors® (including members who are Appraisers) are required to take the NAR Code of Ethics class. It is not a required class to maintain your license but you can receive continuing education credits that go toward your 16 hour license requirement when you take this class. How many members represent the public at large of the nine member Tennessee Real Estate Commission?Two members of the Tennessee Real Estate Commission, Barb and Jeff, represent the public at large.
What is an affiliate broker in Tennessee?an affiliate broker is a licensed broker who is working as an agent and not operating his or her own office. An affiliate broker works for a broker and has a commission split with the broker.
How many members of the Texas Real Estate Broker lawyer Committee are appointed by TREC?The Texas Real Estate Broker-Lawyer Committee drafts and revises all contracts promulgated by TREC. It consists of six members appointed by the Commission, six members appointed by the State Bar of Texas, and one public member appointed by the Governor's Office.
What's the purpose of the Tennessee Real Estate Broker License Act?Unit 1-5. |
