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Tennessee Online Real Estate Classes
Becoming a Tennessee real estate agent has never been easier with PDH Academy’s online classes.
Tennessee Online Real Estate Classes
Get your Tennessee Real Estate license in 3 Easy Steps!
1 Successfully complete an approved 60-hour course
2 Pass the state required exam
3 Successfully complete an approved 30 hour course
(This must be taken after the 60 hour course.)
The 60-hour Tennessee Basic Principles of Real Estate Course helps you lay a solid foundation to start your real estate career. The course covers topics like contract law, listing agreements, real estate finance, closings, Tennessee laws, and much more. The course will also prepare you for your state exam. You must complete an approved 60-hour course in order to sit for the Tennessee state exam.
The 30-hour Tennessee New Affiliates Course covers practical concepts of real estate required of all applicants for an affiliate broker’s license in Tennessee. This course may be taken before or after the state exam. However, this course must be taken after the 60-hour course.
Tennessee Real Estate Course Pricing
Our Tennessee real estate training packages range from the required 60-hour Tennessee Basic Principles of Real Estate Course to everything you need to establish a strong foundation for your real estate career.
BASIC PRE-LICENSE
Silver Package
60-Hour Tennessee Basic Principles
of Real Estate
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Instructor Support
Real Estate e-Books
Lifetime Access to Training Materials
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PREMIUM PRE-LICENSE WITH EXAM PREP
Gold Package
COURSES
60-Hour Basic Principles of Real Estate
30-Hour New Affiliates Course
Exam Prep Course
Over 800 Practice Questions Included!
Exam Prep Course
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Instructor Support
Real Estate e-Books
Lifetime Access to Training Materials
Unlimited Practice Exam Attempts
Mold for Real Estate Agents
Radon for Real Estate Agents
Introduction to Home Inspection
Why Choose PDH Real Estate?
Expert
Instructors
Our instructors love what they do and are excited to share their knowledge and their real-world experience with you.
Always
Up-to-Date
Our team stays on top of state real estate regulations so you are always getting the most accurate information.
Fully State-
Approved
The course has gone through Tennessee’s rigorous approval process so you can be sure you’re in good hands.
Comprehensive
Exam Prep
Be better prepared and less anxious for the state exam, because you’ll already know what the test will be like.
100% Self-Paced
The course is 100% self-paced, meaning you can move through it as quickly or as slowly as you need to.
Lifetime Access
Learning is a lifelong process. You can go back and reference our course material at any time in the future.
Stellar Support
Our industry-leading instructors are here to help with their years of real-world experience and expertise.
About Our Tennessee Real Estate License Course
The 60-hour Tennessee Basic Principles of Real Estate Course will help you kickstart your career as a real estate agent. The course covers topics like contract law, listing agreements, real estate finance, closings, Tennessee laws, and much more. The course will also provide you with the knowledge essential for passing the state exam. You must complete an approved 60-hour course in order to sit for the Tennessee state exam.
The 30-hour Tennessee New Affiliates Course covers practical concepts of real estate required of all applicants for an affiliate broker’s license in Tennessee. This course may be taken before or after the state exam. However, this course must be taken after the 60-hour course.
The content is comprehensive and up-to-date with current trends and regulations. Our courses are 100% online so you can study when it’s most convenient for you, from the comfort of your own home.
Benefits of our gold package include:
- Satisfy your Tennessee Real Estate Commission requirements
- Practice for your state licensing exam
- 100% online, so you can work at your own pace
- Certificate of completion
- Lifetime access to course material
Our Exam Prep Course includes more in-depth content as additional preparation for your real estate exam. We provide you with over 800 practice questions and 15 practice quizzes, and also include a simulated state-specific and national exam, so you know what to expect come exam time.
You’ll have access to unlimited customer support as you work through the program. If you want to walk into the state exam feeling confident and prepared, enroll today and let our course get you there!
State Requirements for Tennessee
Tennessee requirements for real estate licensing
- Hours Required: 90
- Approval: Our school is approved by the Tennessee Real Estate Commission to offer the 90-hours of real estate pre-license courses. Our provider number is 1640.
- Reporting: We report your completed course information to the Tennessee Real Estate Commission.
- Certification of Completion: You will be provided with a certificate upon completion of the licensing course, which you can print immediately. The certification will include:
- your name
- the completion date
- the course or approval number
- the course name
- the course hours
- Time Constraints: There is no time limit on when you need to complete the state exam or apply for your license. However, after passing the state exam you must affiliate your license with a real estate firm within 6 months or retire the license.
Tennessee Real Estate Commission
Address: 500 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: (615) 741-2241
Email: trec.info@tn.gov
Website: https://www.tn.gov/
Tennessee Basic Principles of Real Estate and New Affiliates
90 Hour Course Outline
Basic Principles of Real Estate
I. The Real Estate Business
- Describe real estate activities
- Identify real estate professions
- Define residential, commercial, investment
- Identify primary brokerage activities
- Define specializations
- List skills & knowledge needed
- Identify major professional organizations
- Identify regulated areas
- List general areas of license law
II. Rights in Real Estate
- Define land and real estate
- Distinguish categories of property
- Identify the bundle of rights
- Define air, surface, subsurface & water rights
- Identify areas of government & judicial regulations
III. Interests & Estates
- Define estates in real property
- Define interests & estates in land,
- Distinguish freehold from leasehold estates,
- Describe types of fee simple estate,
- Describe types of life estate,
- Describe types of leasehold estate
IV. Ownership
- Define the forms of ownership
- Define sole ownership
- Define & distinguish forms of co-ownership
- Describe how joint tenancy is created
- Define the mechanics of an estate in trust
- Identify the features of a land trust
- Define condominium ownership
- Define cooperative ownership
- Define time-share ownership
V. Encumbrances & Liens
- Define encumbrance
- Identify types and priority of liens
- Describe the types of lien
- Define lien priority
- Describe foreclosure processes
- Describe the types of easements
- Define deed restrictions
VI. Transferring & Recording Title
- Distinguish legal & equitable title
- Define actual and constructive notice
- List & describe processes of voluntary & involuntary transfer
- Describe components of a deed of conveyance
- Identify types of deed
- Identify types of will
- Describe probate processes
- Define title & title records
- Describe the forms of title evidence
VII. Real Estate Leases
- Identify the principal types of leasehold estates
- List the rights & obligations of landlord and tenant
- List the legal requirements of a lease contract
- Describe major lease clauses
- Define the major types of lease
- Define default and termination
- Describe the areas regulated by URLTA
VIII. Land Use Planning & Control
- Describe the goals and process of land use planning
- Describe the zoning & zoning appeals process
- Define the types of zone
- Describe the process of taking by eminent domain
- Describe the major environmental legislation
- Describe the major types of private land use control
IX. Legal Descriptions
- Define legal description
- Describe the metes and bounds method
- Interpret a metes and bounds description
- Describe the rectangular survey method
- Identify ranges, tiers and townships
- Identify sections of a township
- Calculate acreage of fractions of a section
- Describe a section fraction
- Interpret a rectangular survey description
- Describe the recorded plat method
- Describe the use of elevation reference points
X. Real Estate Contract Law
- Identify the basic legal concepts of contracts
- Describe requirements for contract validity
- Describe the creation & termination of contracts
XI. Agency
- Define the agency relationship
- Describe the fiduciary duties of agency
- Identify the forms of real estate agency
- Describe the rules of agency disclosure
- Identify problem areas for real estate agents
XII. Listing Agreements
- Describe the basis of listing agreements in contract and agency law
- Identify the types of listing agreement
- Describe how an agent fulfills an agreement and earns compensation
- Identify the basic provisions of a listing agreement
XIII. The Brokerage Business
- Identify the activities, scope & organization of brokerage
- Identify who may/may not broker real estate
- Define broker-salesperson relationships
- Calculate a commission split
XIV. Contracts for the Sale of Real Estate
- Describe the characteristics and provisions of a contract for sale
- Describe the characteristics and provisions of an option-to-buy contract
- Describe the characteristics of a contract for deed
XV. Real Estate Market Economics
- Describe the elements of the market system
- Define the economic characteristics of real estate
- Describe real estate supply and demand
XVI. Appraising & Estimating Value
- Define real estate value
- Describe economic foundations of real estate value
- Identify major types of value
- Define market value
- Define appraisal
- Describe the appraisal process
- Describe the three approaches to value
- Define comparative market analysis
- Perform basic calculations used in appraisal
- Identify regulated appraisal activities and professional standards
XVII. Real Estate Finance
- Define mortgage financing
- Describe loan transactions
- Calculate loan financial components
- Identify major elements of mortgage & trust deed
- Describe the underwriting & loan application processes
- Describe the major laws that affect mortgage lending
- Calculate the loan amount for which a borrower qualifies
- Describe the primary & secondary mortgage markets
- Describe common loan types and structures
XVIII. Real Estate Investment
- Describe the investment characteristics of real estate
- Identify investment entities & describe the tax treatment of real estate investments
- Perform investment analysis and tax calculations
XIX. Real Estate Taxation
- Identify taxing entities
- Describe ad valorem taxation
- Perform basic tax calculations
- Describe the enforcement of tax liens
XX. Closings
- Describe the process of a real estate closing
- Describe the requirements of RESPA
- Define buyer’s & seller’s debits and credits
- Define and calculate prorations
- Identify and calculate taxes due at closing
- Complete a closing statement
XXII. Real Estate Licensing & Regulation
- Describe the role of state license law
- Describe the procedure & requirements for obtaining and retaining a real estate license
- Identify services requiring a license
- Identify the types of real estate license
- Describe the role of the state real estate commission
XXII. Risk Management
- Define risk & risk management
- Explain the four basic risk management strategies
- Describe the four primary risk management procedures in real estate practice
- Identify the primary risk areas for real estate licensees
XXIII. Real Estate Math
- Add and multiply fractions;
- Convert decimals and percentages
- Convert fractions and percentages
- Multiplying using percentages
- Calculate area of basic shapes
- Calculate area from legal description
- Calculate commission
- Calculate Goodwill
- Calculate Percentage of Listing Price
- Calculate Earnest Money Deposits
- Calculate Rent Escalations
- Calculate FIRPTA Withholdings
- Adjust Comparables for Appraisals
- Calculate Income Capitalization
- Calculate Loan Amounts, Rates, and Payments
- Calculate Loan-to-Value Ratio
- Calculate Income Underwriting Ratio
- Calculate Debt Underwriting Ratio
- Calculate Points
- Calculate Appreciation
- Calculate Equity
- Calculate Pre-tax Cash Flow
- Calculate Tax Liability
- Calculate Annual Depreciation Expense
- Calculate Capital Gain
- Calculate Return, Rate of Return, and Investment Amount
- Calculate Tax Rate
- Calculate Special Assessments
XXIV. Tennessee Regulatory Environment
- Define key terms
- Describe the Tennessee Real Estate Commission
- Identify the Complaint, Notification, and Hearing Process
- Explain the Real Estate Education and Recovery Account
XXV. Tennessee Licensing Regulation
- Define Activities Requiring a License
- Describe License Types
- Identify Licensing Requirements
- Explain How to Maintain a License
- Describe the License Renewal Process
XXVI. Tennessee Brokerage Regulation
- Post- License Education Requirements
- Renewal Procedures
- Transfers, Assigned And Unassigned
- Active And Inactive License Status
- Continuing Education Requirements
XXVII. Tennessee Agency
- Define General Tennessee Agency Laws
- Describe Agency Disclosure Procedures
- Explain Handling of Offers
- Describe Material Facts Disclosure
- Identify Additional Required Disclosures
XXVIII. Other Tennessee Laws
- Describe Special Areas of Practice
- Define Tennessee Property Management Laws
- Define Tennessee Fair Housing and Human Rights Laws
- Describe Tennessee Environmental Protection Laws
- Describe Tennessee Antitrust Laws
- Define Other Relevant Tennessee Laws
New Affiliates Course
I. Listing Agreements
- Describe the basis of listing agreements in contract and agency law
- Identify the types of listing agreement
- Describe how an agent fulfills an agreement and earns compensation
- Identify the basic provisions of a listing agreement
II. Appraising & Estimating Value
- Define real estate value
- Describe economic foundations of real estate value
- Identify major types of value
- Define market value
- Define appraisal
- Describe the appraisal process
- Describe the three approaches to value
- Define comparative market analysis
- Perform basic calculations used in appraisal
- Identify regulated appraisal activities and professional standards
III. Agency
- Define the agency relationship
- Describe the fiduciary duties of agency
- Identify the forms of real estate agency
- Describe the rules of agency disclosure
- Identify problem areas for real estate agents
IV. The Brokerage Business
- Identify the activities, scope & organization of brokerage
- Identify who may/may not broker real estate
- Define broker-salesperson relationships
- Calculate a commission split
V. Real Estate Contract Law
- Identify the basic legal concepts of contracts
- Describe requirements for contract validity
- Describe the creation & termination of contracts
VI. Contracts for the Sale of Real Estate
- Describe the characteristics and provisions of a contract for sale
- Describe the characteristics and provisions of an option-to-buy contract
- Describe the characteristics of a contract for deed
VII. Fair Housing & Antitrust
- Describe Special Areas of Practice
- Define Tennessee Property Management Laws
- Define Tennessee Fair Housing and Human Rights Laws
- Describe Tennessee Environmental Protection Laws
- Describe Tennessee Antitrust Laws
- Define Other Relevant Tennessee Laws
VIII. Risk Reduction
- Define risk & risk management;
- Explain the four basic risk management strategies;
- Describe the four primary risk management procedures in real estate practice;
- Identify the primary risk areas for real estate licensees
IX. TREC Laws/Rules/Policies
- Define key terms
- Describe the Tennessee Real Estate Commission
- Identify the Complaint, Notification, and Hearing Process
- Explain the Real Estate Education and Recovery Account
- Define Activities Requiring a License
- Describe License Types
- Identify Licensing Requirements
- Explain How to Maintain a License
- Describe the License Renewal Process
- Define the Broker Salesperson Relationship
- Describe Trust Accounts
- Identify Record Keeping/Handling of Records Requirements
- Explain Advertising and Marketing Laws
- Describe Tennessee Sales Contract Requirements
- Identify Other Brokerage Requirements
- Define General Tennessee Agency Laws
- Describe Agency Disclosure Procedures
- Explain Handling of Offers
- Describe Material Facts Disclosure
- Identify Additional Required Disclosures
X. Residential/Commercial/Rental Property Management
- Describe the major functions of the property manager;
- Identify the nature and components of a management agreement;
- Describe elements of various lease types of most interest to a property manager;
- Identify sources of management business, the role of the management plan in securing business, and sources of professional training for property managers
XI. Ethics & Etiquette
- Identify and describe the fair housing laws & fair financing laws;
- Identify fair housing and financing problem areas for real estate agents;
- Identify acceptable ethical and professional practices
XII. Finance
- Describe the process of a real estate closing;
- Describe the requirements of RESPA;
- Define buyer’s & seller’s debits and credits;
- Define and calculate prorations;
- Identify and calculate taxes due at closing;
- Complete a closing statement
PDH Real Estate License Course Reviews
The course was very well put together and could go at my own speed.
Very thorough and super easy to reference. The subjects are categorized very well and was a super tool for preparing for the licensing exam.
This course was hands down better and more clear than another one I started. I LOVE this format. It is easy to understand and really explains the information clearly and in a way that is easy to understand and remember. I would recommend this course to anyone who is considering obtaining a real estate license. Your course, aside from a couple typos, is awesome!!! I’m so happy I found this course.
The set up was great and made getting my license possible. It was very easy to navigate and the courses were easy to read and understand.
The course was laid out nicely and easy for me to follow and see my progress. also enjoyed being able to do it in a time that was convenient for me.
Overall great program. I will refer others to use this!
I really liked that it was at my own pace. I was able to work it around my busy schedule. I also liked how I could print the material out so I could read at my leisure and then take notes. I do feel like this course prepared me for exam.
I loved that I could do this at my own pace. I also liked that I could print off chapters so that I didn’t have to be tied to the computer. Easy access on my phone was another bonus. I was able to finish quite a few chapters while in the car for 9 hours.
It is easy to navigate and no pressure. You can get the work done at your own speed when you have time. If you have any issues, the support people are really quick to respond.
I liked that you could go at your own pace. Also, you can easily exit the course and pick up where you left off.
This course was very helpful. It allowed me to work at my own pace. The instructor was very helpful every step of the way.
I passed the state exam on the first try after the course. Thanks.
Great course that helped me to pass my test!
Very convenient but still very thorough.
It is user-friendly. I like the step-by-step units.
Questions?
Tennessee Real Estate License FAQs
Why is your tuition so inexpensive?
In Tennessee you also need 16 hours of continuing education every other year to maintain your real estate license. Our hope is that by providing our students a high-quality pre-licensing course at an affordable price that those students will come back and do their real estate continuing education with us when they renew their license. You are under no obligation to do that with us, but that is the hope. Therefore, it’s in our best interest to give you a great experience at an affordable price.
Do I need to take the 30 hour course after I pass the Tennessee state exam?
You can take the 30 hour course either before or after you take the state exam. However you must successfully complete the 60 hour course before you can begin the 30 hour course. And you must complete both the 60 hour course and 30 hour course in order to apply for your license with the Tennessee Real Estate Commission.
Are there any other requirements as part of the application process?
All applicants for a Tennessee Affiliate Broker license must fulfill the following requirements:
- Proof of High School Graduation
- Proof of errors and omissions insurance policy
- Electronic Fingerprinting
Do you offer any classroom Tennessee real estate license courses?
No. We only offer the Affiliate Broker courses online. We do not offer any classroom pre-licensing courses to obtain your Tennessee real estate license. We find that most students prefer to complete their education on their computer, smartphone, or tablet.
Do you provide me a certificate of completion when I finish the pre-licensing course?
Yes, once you complete the course online you will be able to immediately print your certificate.
Does your Tennessee real estate license course have a timer?
No. Our 60-hour and 30-hour courses do not have a timer. You just need to get through all of the sections at your own pace and pass the online final exam given at the end of the course. No worries, if you don’t pass the online final exam, you can retake it for free.
Are your final exams proctored?
No. You do not need to take your final exams in the presence of a proctor.
After I complete my pre-licensing course, do I send my state Tennessee real estate salesperson application to you?
No. You will send in your license application to the Tennessee Real Estate Commission. The application will have all of the information on where you need to send your application. Here is a link to the TREC website: https://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/trec.html
Are there any time constraints I should know about?
You have as long as you need to complete your Tennessee Affiliate Broker pre licenses courses. There is no time limit on when you need to complete your state exam or apply for your license. However, after passing your state exam you must affiliate your license with a real estate firm within 6 months or retire the license.
What are the e-Books included in the course?
The 2 e-books included are Principles of Real Estate Practice and the Real Estate Math Handbook. Principles of Real Estate Practice is a modern learning tool for the student preparing to enter the real estate business as a licensed professional. It contains the essentials of real estate law, principles, and practices taught in real estate schools and colleges across the country, including all those fundamentals that real estate educators, practicing professionals, national testing services, and state licensing officials agree are necessary for basic competence. Principles of Real Estate Practice is tailored to the needs of the pre-license student. It is designed to: make it easy for students to learn the material; prepare students for numerous career applications; stress practical rather than theoretical, skills and knowledge. The Real Estate Math Handbook gives solutions to the most common math problems faced by real estate professionals.
Where do I login if I already purchased a pre-licensing course?
After you purchased your course you will receive an email with a link and access token to register yourself. To log back in, visit this page and use your email address and password you set up.
How do I renew my real estate license in Tennessee?
In order to renew your real estate license, you must complete 16 hours of continuing education. Mandatory Tennessee Real Estate Commission Core classes encompass six of the mandatory hours, and the remaining 10 hours may be electives.
Submitting your renewal application will cost $80. After 60 days of the grace period, you will also be charged with $50 every 30 days late.
Make sure to complete your coursework before your real estate license expires, which is every two years. If your real estate license becomes inactive because it has not been renewed, you will be unable to practice as a real estate agent. You will need to activate your license again.
How do I change my real estate license information?
You have the ability to change information, like contact methods and your name, through the online licensing system, CORE. This makes it easy to change your address, your legal name, or your phone number, sometimes without being issued a brand new license.
How do I apply for a real estate license in Tennessee?
First, you must complete the pre-licensing coursework. The requirements include a 60-hour course in real estate practices and principles. This coursework is meant to prepare you for working in the industry as an associate broker.
You then need to take and pass the Tennessee real estate examination, which also includes the national portion of the exam. You must pass with a score of at least 70%.
Then, you can apply for your real estate license. Submit your application and the application fee to complete the process until you hear back from the real estate commission.
What happens if I don't pass my pre-licensing exam?
You are required to pass both the national and state portions of the affiliate broker exam in order to work as a real estate professional in Tennessee. If you fail only one section, you need to only retake that one. You will have a certain number of tries and a time limit in which you must pass both sections.