ANSWERS TO MANY COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
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I am interested in becoming a real estate agent. What do I need to do to get a real estate salesperson license? The first step is to see the Georgia Real Estate Commission requirements to obtain a Salesperson’s license. The second step in becoming a real estate agent is to attend a Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC) approved 75-hour Pre-license course. (Our school is approved by GREC.) The Pre-license course may be taken online or in class with an instructor. (We have online and instructor-led classes available.) After completing the course instruction, the third step is to pass a proctored course final exam. After passing the course final exam, the fourth step is to take the state salesperson exam.
What are the differences between the Online course, Virtual course and In-Person course? The online course is independent study at your own pace. You can go through the course as quickly or as slowly as you prefer. Online courses are popular with students who do not live close to a classroom location, or are not able to fit an in-class course into their schedule. Online students can contact the school to ask questions if the course material is not clear. The virtual course has the benefit of an instructor but is done using the ZOOM program. It is a live class with a set schedule. You take the course in the comfort of your home using your computer or laptap with your webcam or camera enabled. You are able to ask the intructor questions. There is a textbook and supplemental materials for in-class students. The in-class course has the benefit of an instructor as well as peers learning the same material at the same pace. Some students find it helpful to form study groups outside of class. There is a textbook and supplemental materials for in-class students.
What are the requirements to obtain a real estate license? To obtain a real estate license, you must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and complete the required pre-licensing education.
What are the computer system requirements to take the online course? These are the minimum requirements: Operating System Windows XP (SP 2+) + Mac OS X 10-1 + Processor 500 Mhz+ Intel Pentium/Celeron Family AMD K6/Athlon/Duron Family or compatible Ram 256 MB+ RAM Browser Internet Explorer 8+ Firefox 15+ Chrome 30+ Safari 5.1.1+ Software Windows Media Player 11.0+ Adobe Acrobat 6.0+ Java 6.0+
Is there a recommended book for online studies? Yes, "Georgia Real Estate: An Introduction to the Profession" 8th Edition is the companion textbook for our online Pre-license course. You can order a hard copy or digital copy upon request.
If I decide to do the class online and don’t like it, can I transfer the online course fee to the in-class fee? Unfortunately not. The fee for the online course is not transferable to the in-class fee.
What is the refund policy for your online pre-license course? Online Pre-license course fees are refundable within seven (7) calendar days of purchase. No refunds will be made after seven (7) calendar days of purchase.
How long do I have to complete the online course? You have six (6) months to complete the online course and successfully pass the proctored course final exam.
I’ve completed the online course instruction. Now what? The Salesperson Pre-license and Post-license courses require a proctored course final examination. To pass the Pre-License course final examination, you must score 72% or better. Should you fail, you will be allowed one (1) retake. Upon completion of the online course instruction and passing the course final examination, your course completion will be electronically submitted to the Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC). To pass the Post-License course final examination, you must score 75% or better. Should you fail, you will be allowed one (1) retake. Upon completion of the online course instruction and passing the course final examination, your course completion will be electronically submitted to the Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC).
Is there a final exam? Both the in-person instructor-led and online pre-license and post-license courses have a proctored course final exam. Students must receive a grade of 72% or higher to pass the Pre-License exam. Students must receive a grade of 75% or higher to pass the Post-License exam. GREC only allows one (1) retake of the exam. If a student does not pass the course final exam on the retake, the student must repeat the entire course. We do not allow students to review exams once they have been turned in.
How many questions are on the proctored final exam? For the online course, there are 100 multiple-choice questions on the course final exam. You have two (2) hours to complete the exam. For the classroom course, there are 152 multiple-choice questions on the course final exam. You have four (4) hours to complete the exam.
Where can I take the proctored final exam for the online course? The proctored exams can be taken at any "Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners" locations. We have locations in Athens, Augusta, Braselton, Buford, Duluth, Suwanee, Newnan, Peachtree City, Snellville, Stockbridge, and Tucker.
What are you required to bring to take the proctored course final exam? A photo ID is required along with a pencil and a simple calculator. Cell phones may not be used as a calculator during the exam. Cell phones are not permitted in the room when taking the course final exam.
What does the fee for the in-class course include? Are there any additional fees? The in-class course fee includes all materials, textbook, instruction, and class exams. “CRAM” courses are optional and offered for an additional fee.
What is the attendance policy for the in-class course? Students must be on time and remain in class for the duration of each class session to receive credit. Make-up time is at the discretion of the instructor. Students who miss more than three sessions (not to exceed 12 hours) will be dropped from the class. The student is not entitled to a refund. If the student notifies the school in writing that they are dropping the class, they are entitled to transfer their class registration to the next class and pay a transfer fee of $30.00. If the student does not notify the school in writing that they are dropping the class and just stop attending class, their class fee is forfeited. They are not entitled to a refund. If the student wishes to continue their journey to becoming an agent, the student will need to register for the next Pre-License class and pay a retake fee of $269.00.
What is the refund policy for instructor-led courses? Cancellations Payment for all courses, including Pre-licensing, Continuing Education and Brokers courses are due upon registration through an approved credit card, money order or cashier’s check. CASH IS NOT ACCEPTED. Refunds, Transfers & Retakes – In-Class Pre-License Courses Withdrawal BEFORE attending the first scheduled class session – Refund of amount paid less $15.00 for admin fee. Withdrawal before attending the SECOND scheduled class session – Refund minus a $90.00 fee for book and admin fee. Withdrawal AFTER attending the second scheduled class session – NO REFUND however you can transfer your tuition to a later course date within 12 months for a $50 transfer fee If you fail the final exam twice, you may retake the course within a year from the original course end date for a reduced fee of $269. TUITION NOT USED WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF YOUR ORIGINAL SCHEDULED COURSE WILL BE FORFEITED. Sufficient enrollment is required to convene each course. APRES reserves the right to cancel, reschedule, or combine courses and to change instructors, fees, and/or classroom assignments when necessary. In the event APRES cancels the course, students will receive a full refund. All refunds will be made in the form of the original payment. Refunds, Transfers & Retakes – In-Class Continuing Education Courses Withdrawal BEFORE attending the first scheduled class session – Refund of the amount paid less the $10.00 admin fee. Withdrawal before attending the SECOND scheduled class session – Refund of the amount paid less the $10.00 admin fee. Withdrawal AFTER attending the second scheduled class session – NO REFUND but you can transfer your tuition to the same course within 12 months for a $20 transfer fee TUITION NOT USED WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF YOUR ORIGINAL SCHEDULED COURSE WILL BE FORFEITED. Refunds, Transfers & Retakes – In-Class Post-License Courses Withdrawal BEFORE attending the first scheduled class session – Refund of amount paid less $15.00 for admin fee. Withdrawal before attending the SECOND scheduled class session – Refund minus a $60.00 fee for book and admin fee. Withdrawal AFTER attending the second scheduled class session – NO REFUND but you can transfer your tuition to the same course within 12 months for a $20 transfer fee If you fail the final exam twice, you may retake the course within a year from the original course end date for a reduced fee of $69. TUITION NOT USED WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF YOUR ORIGINAL SCHEDULED COURSE WILL BE FORFEITED.
What if the school cancels an instructor-led course? We reserve the right to cancel classes with low enrollments as late as one (1) day before the start date of the course with full refunds made to students. You will be notified of cancellation and given the option to transfer to another class or receive a full refund.
Is there a scholarship program available? Unfortunately, we currently do not. However, students who join a Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners office will be reimbursed the amount of their paid tuition after their first closing. This applies to both the online course, the virtual class course, and the in-class course.
What is the fee for the state salesperson exam? The fee for the state salesperson exam is $119. Students are allotted four hours to answer 152 multiple-choice questions. A passing score for the salesperson exam is 72% (110/152) or higher.
Where can I take the state exam? The state exam is administered by PSI. There are multiple locations in the state of Georgia to take the state exam: Atlanta, Decatur, Duluth, Fayetteville, Lilburn, Macon, Marietta, and Savannah. Visit www.goamp.com for more information on their testing facilities.
What is the fee to activate my real estate salesperson license? The fee to activate your license is $170. The fee to renew a license every four years is $125. You will receive a $25 discount if the renewal fee is paid online.
What are the continuing education requirements for a real estate salesperson license? Within the first year, all new licensees are required to complete an approved 25-hour Post-License Course. (ask us how we can help!) The Post-License course also counts for 9 hours of continuing education credit if the course is completed before the due date. All licensees must complete 36 hours of continuing education hours every four years. The completed 36 hours of continuing education must include a license law course.
How will I be notified when my online continuing education hours have been recorded? Upon completion of an online CE course, your information is submitted electronically to the Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC) within two business days from the date it was received. You can create an online account on the Georgia Real Estate Commission website to view your course completions that have been submitted to the GREC.