Many people find success, happiness and financial security in a rewarding real estate industry career. Successful real estate agents often share these personality traits: self-motivation, enthusiasm, ambition, competition, strong people skills, organizational skills, ability to multi-task and discipline.

The first-time examinee passing rate of the GIRE students continues to be among the highest in Georgia. In 2009, 172 of 204 or 84.3% of the GIRE classroom Salesperson Pre-license students and 66 of 73 or 90.4% of the GIRE computer-based Salesperson Pre-license students passed the State exam on their first attempt! (Statewide percentage passing the first time – 69.2%.)

The Georgia Institute of Real Estate has been providing outstanding industry education longer than any real estate school in Georgia. Several formats are available to accommodate your busy schedule and provide education that fits your lifestyle. You can choose from:

• Courses during the day
• A combination of Evening/Saturday courses
• Computer-based options, for people on the move or who prefer self-paced education

The in-class Sales Pre-license course carries a $499 tuition, which includes:

• Textbooks & Materials - a $75 value
• School Exam

You may pay a $250 deposit to reserve your space now and pay the balance of $249 by the midpoint of the class.  To take advantage of this program, click here to download the enrollment form.

The Atlanta Board of REALTORS® will waive the $70 ABR application fee for students who complete the sales pre-license course (in-class at our Atlanta or Duluth campuses, online or on CD-ROM) through the Georgia Institute of Real Estate and who were not previous members of the Atlanta Board of REALTORS®.

GIRE offers a weekend CRAM course.  You do not have to attend, but are strongly advised to do so before sitting for the school or state exam.  To learn more about the CRAM course or to enroll, click here.

If you have difficulty registering online using the links below, click here to download a registration form and fax to 404.252.6768.

Daytime classes meet week days from either 8:30 am - 4:00 pm or 9:00 am - 4:30 pm. This is a fast-paced, intensive education format. Students need to register and begin reading the course materials before the first class.

Daytime		Location
	July 19, 22, 23, 26, 28, 30, Aug. 2, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12	Sandy Springs
	Aug. 16, 17, 19, 23, 24, 26, 30, 31, Sept. 2, 7, 8, 9	Sandy Springs
	Sept. 7, 8, 13, 14, 16, 21, 24, 28, 29, Oct. 1, 4, 6	Duluth
	Sept. 13, 14, 16, 20, 21, 23, 27, 28, 30, Oct. 4, 5, 7	Sandy Springs

Evening/weekend classes meet evenings from 6:00 pm - 9:15 pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm.

Evening/Weekend		Location
	Aug. 2, 4, 5, 7-Sat., 9, 11, 12, 14-Sat., 16, 18, 19, 21-Sat., 23, 24, 26, 28-Sat., 30, Sept. 2, 7, 8	Sandy Springs
	Aug. 30, 31, Sept. 1, 2, 7, 8, 11-Sat., 13, 15, 16, 20, 22, 23, 25-Sat., 27, 29, 30, Oct. 2-Sat., 4, 6, 7	Sandy Springs
	Oct. 4, 6, 7, 9-Sat.,11, 13, 14, 18, 20, 21, 23-Sat., 25, 27, 28, 30-Sat., Nov. 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11	Sandy Springs

If you have decided to pursue an exciting new real estate career, you must have a real estate license. To qualify for a Salesperson real estate license in Georgia, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be a resident of the State of Georgia, unless seeking a nonresident license
• Pass a state real estate examination
• Be a high school graduate or holder of a certification of equivalency
• Obtain a criminal history report from the GBI (Georgia Bureau of Investigation)
• Complete a 75 hour Salesperson Pre-license course, attending all the sessions

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