Tennessee Real Estate Agent Continuing Education Requirements
Tennessee real estate agents must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC).
Applies to Standard Biennial CE — Affiliate Brokers & Brokers (Active).
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Getting licensed for the first time? Tennessee requires 120 hours of pre-license education before you can apply.
See the requirementRequirements at a glance
What Tennessee requires of real estate agents
- CE hours required
- 16 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- Standard Biennial CE — Affiliate Brokers & Brokers (Active)
- Exam to renew
- Required
Find your license class
The course Tennessee real estate agents need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC) requires.
- 1 license class
16 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Standard Biennial CE — Affiliate Brokers & Brokers (Active)
Course for this class is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Tennessee real estate agents must cover
Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
TREC Core Course (Mandatory)min. 6 hours
Commission-Approved Electivesmin. 10 hours
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Tennessee
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 16 hours and topics Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC) requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
We report your completion to CE Broker for the board within 10 days. Then renew every 2 years through the board.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Tennessee real estate agent license.
Questions Tennessee real estate agents ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Tennessee real estate agents need?
- Tennessee real estate agents must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC).
- Which license classes does the Tennessee real estate agents CE requirement apply to?
- The 16 hours requirement applies to: Standard Biennial CE — Affiliate Brokers & Brokers (Active).
- What topics are required for Tennessee real estate agents continuing education?
- Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC) requires coverage of: TREC Core Course (Mandatory) (6 hours); Commission-Approved Electives (10 hours).
- Is an exam required to renew a Tennessee real estate agents license?
- Yes — Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC) requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
- How are completed CE hours reported to Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC)?
- Completed hours are reported to CE Broker by the course provider within 10 days of completion. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
- Can Tennessee real estate agents complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Tennessee requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Tennessee real estate agents licensing resources
- Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC)
The Tennessee board that licenses real estate agents and sets the CE rule.
- Renewal and application portal
Where licensees renew and where CE completions are checked.
- CE reporting system
Completions are reported via ce broker.
Requirements on this page come from Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC)’s published rules and were last verified on September 10, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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