Georgia Real Estate Exam Pass Rate (2025): Why 40% Fail

Georgia's real estate salesperson exam has a first-attempt pass rate of approximately 60% — meaning about 4 in 10 candidates fail on their first try. Here's what drives the numbers and how to prepare smarter.

The Numbers

First-attempt pass rate: ~60%
Passing score: 72% (approximately 110 of 152 questions)
Total questions: 152 (100 national + 52 state-specific)
Time allowed: 4 hours
Administered by: AMP/PSI testing centers

Georgia's 60% pass rate is better than Florida and New York but still means a significant portion of candidates don't pass the first time.

Why Candidates Fail

1. Georgia-Specific Law Gaps The 52-question Georgia section covers GREC rules, Title 43/Chapter 40, agency relationships, trust account requirements, and disclosure laws. Candidates who treat the Georgia section as an afterthought fail.

2. Agency and Designated Agency Confusion Georgia's designated agency option is a common source of confusion. Candidates mix up dual agency (broker represents both parties) with designated agency (broker appoints different agents for each party within the same brokerage). The distinctions and consent requirements are tested heavily.

3. Trust Account Rules Georgia has specific trust account requirements — what can be held, timing of deposits, commingling rules, record retention. These generate multiple exam questions.

4. Math Avoidance 4 hours for 152 questions is comfortable pacing, but candidates who skip math prep still give away points on cap rate calculations, commission math, and proration.

Who Typically Fails

GREC publishes periodic data showing that: - First-time candidates from online-only prelicense courses pass at lower rates than classroom candidates - Candidates who sit within 30 days of completing their 75-hour prelicense course pass at higher rates than those who wait months - Candidates who use practice exams consistently pass at significantly higher rates

What the Passing 60% Do

Know designated agency cold — when it's used, what written consent is required, how it differs from dual agency
Memorize GREC composition — 6 members (5 industry, 1 consumer), appointed by Governor
Know trust account timing — salesperson delivers to broker by next business day; broker deposits promptly
Do timed practice exams — 4 hours feels long but can disappear on a 152-question test
Review Title 43, Chapter 40 — focus on license requirements, violations, and GREC authority

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