Georgia Real Estate Exam Study Guide
Pass the Georgia Real Estate Salesperson exam on your first attempt. 75 original practice questions with detailed answer explanations, complete coverage of all two-section PSI content areas, and every real estate math formula you’ll see on test day — built for candidates who don’t have time to waste.
Beat the 58–63% First-Attempt Pass Rate
If you’ve been searching for a Georgia real estate exam study guide, here’s the reality: the first-attempt pass rate is about 58–63%. The Georgia Salesperson exam is 152 scored questions (100 national + 52 GA-specific) with a 4-hour time limit and a 75% (scaled 72) pass requirement. Most candidates lose points on the state portion because their study materials don’t cover BRRETA’s client vs. customer distinction, GA’s transfer tax + intangible recording tax, the Security Deed (GA is a title theory state), the GAR Due Diligence Period, or GA’s attorney-state closing rules. This guide distills O.C.G.A. § 43-40, BRRETA (O.C.G.A. § 10-6A), and GAC Chapter 520-1 into quick-reference tables and includes 75 original practice questions with detailed answer explanations.
Georgia Real Estate Exam Facts at a Glance
Exam Format
152 multiple choice
Time Limit
4 hrs
Passing Score
75% (scaled 72)
Exam Fee
$121
Your Step-by-Step Path to Passing
The exact 7-step study sequence our guide walks you through
Complete Your 75-Hour Pre-License Course
Georgia requires 75 hours of pre-license education from a GREC-approved school before the salesperson exam. This guide is a focused exam-prep companion — it doesn’t replace the course.
- GREC-approved providers include Aceable Agent, Real Estate Express, RealEstateU, Barney Fletcher, and others
- Submit application to GREC + $170 application fee
- Background check (~$30) required
- After passing, complete the 25-hour Salesperson Post-License course within 1 year
Master Universal Real Estate Principles
Drill the universal content areas first — they form the foundation for the Georgia-specific material.
📘 Our guide’s Part 1 covers deeds, titles, the bundle of rights, contracts essentials, financing fundamentals, valuation approaches, fair housing protected classes, federal income tax rules, and more — in quick-reference table format so you can scan fast and recall on test day.
Master Georgia-Specific Material (52 Questions)
GA-specific testing focuses on BRRETA agency rules (client vs. customer, ministerial acts, designated agency), license law, GAR contract forms with Due Diligence Period, GA transfer tax + intangible recording tax, the Security Deed structure with non-judicial foreclosure, and attorney-state closings.
BRRETA: Client vs. Customer; ministerial acts; designated agency
GREC license law: 75-hr pre-license + 25-hr post-license + 36-hr CE per 4-yr renewal
GAR Due Diligence Period: Buyer can terminate during the agreed period; earnest money returned
Transfer tax: $1 per $1,000 of consideration (deed)
Intangible Recording Tax: $1.50 per $500 of mortgage face value, capped at $25,000
Security Deed: GA is a title theory state; foreclosure first-Tuesday at courthouse
Drill Real Estate Math (10 Questions)
Math is only 10% of the exam — but it’s the area that trips up the most candidates. Every formula has a pattern; once you see the pattern, the questions become easy points.
- Commission & percentage — Part = Whole × Rate (T-bar method)
- LTV calculations — Loan ÷ Value
- Tax prorations — 365-day method, day of closing belongs to buyer
- Property tax — Assessed value × tax rate (with state caps if applicable)
- Transfer tax — Georgia-specific rate calculations
- Capitalization — Value = NOI ÷ Cap Rate
- Acreage — 1 acre = 43,560 sq ft; 1 section = 640 acres
Take Practice Exams Under Test Conditions
Sit for the full 75-question practice set in one sitting. 2-hour timer. No notes. No phone. The point isn’t to score perfectly — it’s to identify weak content areas before exam day.
🎯 Pro tip: Review every answer — even the ones you got right. Sometimes you get the right answer for the wrong reason, and the explanation reinforces the concept for similar variations on the actual exam.
Schedule Your PSI Exam
Schedule via PSI at one of GA’s testing centers. Most metros have multiple PSI sites.
Exam fee: $121 per attempt
Format: 152 scored questions (100 national + 52 GA-specific) in 4 hours
Pass score: 75% (scaled 72)
Materials: Closed book; basic calculator allowed
Pass with 75%+ → Activate Under a Sponsoring Broker
Your GA salesperson license is active only when sponsored by a broker. License period is 4 years (longer than most states). After your initial license, complete the 25-hour Salesperson Post-License course within 1 year.
What’s Next After Passing
- • Choose a sponsoring GA broker
- • Activate license through GREC
- • Complete 25-hour Post-License course in first year
- • Plan 36-hour CE curriculum across the 4-year cycle
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⚠️ Why Generic Practice Quizzes Fall Short:
Most free online practice tests recycle the same generic national questions and skip the Florida-specific material that makes up almost half the exam. Worse, many give you the answer with no explanation — so even when you get it right, you don’t understand why. Our 75 questions are organized by topic, written specifically for the Florida exam, and every answer includes a detailed explanation tied to the underlying statute or concept.
Everything You Need to Pass on Your First Attempt
28–32 pages · 75 practice questions · all two-section content areas · instant download
Georgia Real Estate Salesperson Exam Study Guide
2026 Edition · PDF Download · Written by Mark Sias
- All two-section PSI content areas covered with weight breakdown
- 75 original practice questions grouped by topic for targeted review
- Detailed answer explanations for every question — not just the ones you missed
- Complete real estate math walkthroughs (commission, LTV, prorations, doc stamps, cap rate, acreage)
- Quick-reference tables for O.C.G.A. § 43-40 + BRRETA (O.C.G.A. § 10-6A) and GAC Chapter 520-1 (GREC Rules)
- Georgia-specific content: agency disclosure rules, license law, mandatory disclosures, transfer tax, state caps
- Memory aids and acronyms (DEEP-U, MARIA, COLIC, OLD CAR SKID, T-bar method)
- National portion fundamentals: deeds, contracts, financing, fair housing, valuation
- Recommended study approach with realistic 2–4 week timeline
Georgia Exam Study Guide
Why This Guide Beats Free Practice Quizzes
Free quiz sites are everywhere. A focused, Georgia-specific blueprint isn’t.
PSI Aligned
Organized exactly the way the Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC) breaks down the two-section content areas, so you study what’s actually tested at the right weighting.
Georgia Law Built In
O.C.G.A. § 43-40 + BRRETA (O.C.G.A. § 10-6A) and GAC Chapter 520-1 (GREC Rules) distilled into quick-reference tables — not buried in a 600-page textbook.
Math Made Simple
Every formula you’ll see on test day, with worked examples. The T-bar method makes percentage problems trivial.
75 Practice Questions
Original questions modeled on the exam format. Grouped by topic so you can target weak areas after your first run-through.
Detailed Explanations
Every answer is explained — not just labeled right or wrong. Memory aids and acronyms reinforce the concepts.
Phone & Print Ready
Optimized for reading on phones, tablets, and desktops. Print-friendly for highlighting and margin notes.
two-section Content Areas, Weighted by Exam Importance
Knowing which topics are worth the most points lets you spend study time where it matters
High-Weight (Study First)
BRRETA agency rules; license law & GREC; contracts (GAR forms + Due Diligence Period); GA transfer tax + intangible recording tax; Security Deed & foreclosure.
Medium-Weight
Disclosures, license renewal & CE, valuation, fair housing, financing fundamentals.
Lower-Weight (Don’t Skip)
Specialty topics — leases, commercial nuances, GA-specific environmental rules.
What Georgia Licensing Actually Costs
Realistic Georgia Salesperson Licensing Budget
💰 The $121 retake math: Failing the GA exam and retaking costs $121 plus the time to re-prepare. The average new GA agent’s first commission check is $5,000+. Spending $14.97 to pass on the first attempt is the obvious move.
Bonus: every concept in this guide reappears in real life. The contracts, disclosures, math, and brokerage relationship rules you study to pass the exam are the same rules that govern every transaction you’ll work for the rest of your career.
Who Wrote This Guide
Mark Sias — Founder, Noble Notary & Legal Document Preparers
Mark is a Florida-commissioned notary, legal document preparer, and digital marketing author based in Port Orange, FL. He co-owns Noble Notary & Legal Document Preparers with his wife Grace, where they prepare real estate documents (deeds, POAs, lease agreements, dissolution packages) for clients across multiple Florida counties.
Mark authored “A Homeless Guy’s Guide to Digital Marketing” and runs Notary Prosperity Academy, where he’s trained thousands of notaries, signing agents, and legal entrepreneurs through his YouTube channel (5,000+ subscribers, 500,000+ views) and online courses.
This study guide draws on years of working alongside real estate agents, title companies, and attorneys — distilling Georgia’s exam material into the quick-reference format that mirrors how working professionals actually use the law every day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How hard is the Georgia real estate exam?
The GA Salesperson exam has a first-attempt pass rate around 58–63%. The exam is 152 scored questions (100 national + 52 GA-specific) with a 4-hour time limit; you must score 75% (scaled 72) to pass. Most candidates fail because their study materials don’t cover BRRETA’s client vs. customer distinction, GA’s transfer tax + intangible recording tax structure, the Security Deed (GA is title theory), or attorney-state closing rules.
How much does the Georgia real estate exam cost?
The PSI exam fee is $121 per attempt. The GREC application fee is $170. Add background check (~$30) and the required 75-hour pre-license course ($200–$500) for total upfront licensing costs of $500–$850.
How long should I study for the Georgia real estate exam?
Most candidates need 3–5 weeks of focused study after the 75-hour pre-license course. Plan for 1–2 hours per day. This guide compresses that timeline by focusing on what’s actually tested — BRRETA, license law, contracts, and GA-specific tax math.
Does this guide replace the 75-hour pre-license course?
No. GA law requires every Salesperson candidate to complete a 75-hour pre-license course from a GREC-approved school before sitting for the exam. This study guide is a focused exam-prep companion designed to help you pass after you’ve completed the course.
What does the Georgia real estate exam cover?
152 scored questions: 100 national + 52 GA-specific. National content covers deeds, contracts, financing, valuation, fair housing, federal tax. GA content covers O.C.G.A. § 43-40, BRRETA, license law, GAR contract forms (Due Diligence Period), GA transfer tax + intangible recording tax, Security Deed, non-judicial foreclosure, and attorney-state closings.
What is the default agency relationship in Georgia?
Georgia’s Brokerage Relationships in Real Estate Transactions Act (BRRETA, O.C.G.A. § 10-6A) distinguishes CLIENT from CUSTOMER. A client has signed a written brokerage engagement creating an agency relationship and is owed full fiduciary duties. A customer has not signed an engagement and is owed only honesty, fairness, and disclosure of adverse material facts. Ministerial acts (showing property, providing directions) do NOT create agency. Designated agency is permitted with informed written consent of both parties.
What format is the guide?
Digital PDF download — 25–28 pages with quick-reference tables, real estate math walkthroughs (including GA transfer tax and intangible recording tax), 75 original practice questions, and detailed answer explanations. Print-friendly. Instant download via Kajabi.
Is there a refund policy?
Due to the instant-download nature of digital products, all sales are final. We’ve priced the guide affordably ($14.97). Risk is minimal.
© 2026 Noble Notary & Legal Document Preparers. All rights reserved.
This study guide provides educational information to help candidates prepare for the Georgia Real Estate Salesperson licensing examination. It is not legal advice and is not a substitute for the required 75-hour pre-license education or for the official content outline published by the Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC). All practice questions are original content based on public statutes (O.C.G.A. § 43-40 + BRRETA (O.C.G.A. § 10-6A)) and public administrative rules (GAC Chapter 520-1 (GREC Rules)). No actual PSI exam content is reproduced. Georgia statutes, administrative rules, fees, and exam content may change — always verify current information at grec.state.ga.us. Mark Sias is a Florida notary and legal document preparer, not a licensed attorney or real estate instructor. Not affiliated with or endorsed by GREC, PSI, or the National Association of REALTORS.