Tennessee Real Estate Education Requirements
Continuing Education - Required every 2 years

Continuing Education Requirements

• Tennessee real estate agents must complete 16 hours of approved continuing education every two years to renew a real estate license.
• These courses must include 4 hours in the mandatory "Core" courses, which covers the following topics for the current renewal period:
  • Real Estate Law/Rule/Policy Update (2 hours),
  • Agency and Representation (1 hour), and
  • Contract Issues (1 hour).
• The other 12 hours are elective courses.
• Affiliate Brokers are required to have their continuing education completed every even year by November 1st.

This information is designed to provide a summary of the minimum education, experience, and examination requirements established by the Tennessee Real Estate Commission. The information provided can be found on the Commission's website. You are advised to review the Tennessee Real Estate Commission website for more detailed information and for any changes which may have occurred.