What is the equivalent of a real estate salesperson license in TN?

No, Tennessee does not offer reciprocity with other states in regards to real estate licenses.

If you hold or have held, an active real estate license from another state and have now moved to Tennessee, you may qualify to have your real estate coursework and passage of the national portion of the exam substitute for Tennessee’s required coursework and national part of the state exam.

The equivalent license to a real estate sales license is an affiliate broker license in Tennessee. Tennessee law does not license real estate salespersons, as the profession is referred to in most other states. Entry-level real estate licensees are considered affiliate brokers.

Yes, if you are a resident from another state, you may apply for a Tennessee affiliate broker license if you hold a real estate license in your state of residency. However, The firm and principal broker where you are affiliated in your state of residency must also hold an active Tennessee real estate license.

Yes, non-resident applicants must file an irrevocable consent form allowing for suits and actions that may be taken against them to occur in the proper court within the state of Tennessee, as required by the Tennessee Real Estate Commission.

Yes, you may apply if you are a qualified alien as defined in Tennessee’s Eligibility Verification for Entitlements Act.