Tennessee Real Estate Commission
Tennessee Real Estate Commission — licensing, complaints, statute, and TC oversight in Tennessee.
Who regulates real estate in Tennessee?
TRECThe Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC) licenses and disciplines affiliate brokers and brokers under the Tennessee Real Estate Broker License Act of 1973 (T.C.A. §§ 62-13-101 et seq.). TREC operates within the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance.
About the TREC
Full name
Tennessee Real Estate Commission
Governing statute
Tennessee Real Estate Broker License Act of 1973, T.C.A. §§ 62-13-101 et seq.
Address
500 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, TN 37243
Phone
(615) 741-2273
Board composition
Nine commissioners appointed by the Governor: seven industry members and two who represent the consumer interest.
Tennessee Real Estate License Requirements
Affiliate Broker
Exam- Pre-license hours: 90
- Sixty-hour pre-license course plus a 30-hour course on the Tennessee real estate broker license act. New affiliate brokers must complete a 30-hour post-license course within the first year.
Broker
Exam- Pre-license hours: 120
- Experience: Three years of active affiliate broker experience within the previous five years.
Continuing education: 16 hours per renewal cycle.
Filing Complaints
TREC accepts written complaints through the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance. Investigators review each complaint, and the commission may convene a hearing through an administrative law judge. Discipline ranges from a civil fine to license revocation.
Available sanctions:
Transaction Coordinators in Tennessee
Tennessee does not separately license transaction coordinators. Brokerage activity must be performed by a Tennessee licensee. Administrative support performed under a licensed broker's supervision is generally allowed without a license.
New to the role? Start with the transaction coordinator guide for a 50-state overview of TC scope and licensing rules.
Key facts about the TREC
- 1TREC is a nine-member commission appointed by the Governor.
- 2Operates within the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance.
- 3Pre-license education: 90 hours for affiliate broker candidates, including a 30-hour course on Tennessee license law.
- 4New affiliate brokers must complete a 30-hour post-license course in year one.
- 5Continuing education: 16 hours per two-year renewal cycle.
Official Tennessee resources
Tennessee Real Estate Commission FAQ
Who regulates real estate agents in Tennessee?
The Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC) licenses and disciplines affiliate brokers and brokers under the Tennessee Real Estate Broker License Act of 1973 (T.C.A. §§ 62-13-101 et seq.). TREC sits within the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance.
How many hours of pre-license education does Tennessee require?
Tennessee affiliate broker candidates complete 90 hours of pre-license education — a 60-hour core course plus a 30-hour course on Tennessee real estate license law. A 30-hour post-license course is required during the first year on the license.
How do I file a complaint against a Tennessee real estate agent?
File a written complaint with TREC through the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance. TREC investigators review each complaint, and the commission may convene a formal hearing before an administrative law judge.
Last updated: May 22, 2026