Individual Real Estate Agents

The Georgia Real Estate Commission administers the Real Estate License Law. This law regulates the actions of real estate brokers, salespersons and community association managers in their business dealings with the public. This section of the website provides access to information, forms and online services that allow licensed real estate professionals and those seeking to become licensed to conduct required business transactions with the Commission.

• Types of Real Estate Licenses
• How to Obtain a License
• Reciprocity and Non-Resident Activity
• Maintaining/Renewing Licensure
• Certified Licensee History
• Requesting an Investigation
• Online Services

"How-To" Articles

In addition to assisting real estate agents in becoming licensed and maintaining their classification, the Commission continually publishes "How-To Articles" that relate to frequently asked questions we receive and help you assist customers. Below are links to recently published articles:

• Task Force Reports
• Advertising
• "As-Is" Sales
• Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO) Resources
• A Trust Account Primer for Property Managers
• Bonuses & Commissions
• Expedite Your Application and Avoid a Penalty
• Fair Housing Issues
• Good Faith Efforts?
• Handling Termite Clearance Letters
• Home Inspectors
• Information, Not Advice, from Staff
• Licensees Acting as Principals
• Maintaining Files on Transactions
• Making the Most of the Firm's Status Report
• Multiple Offers - UPDATED -8/04/2006
• Paying Commission
• Processing of License Applications Reporting Convictions
• Property Management Issues
• Reporting Cash Payments to the IRS
• Soliciting Prospects and Paying Referral Fees
• Square Footage and Hardwood Floors
• Stigmatized Properties
• Trust Accounting 101
• You Can Prevent Mortgage Fraud