6 best Georgia real estate schools for 2024

Pros:

• Unlimited course access.
• 24/7 AI-powered course support available with Deluxe and Premium prelicensing packages.

Cons:

• No stand-alone exam prep offered.

Course Formats: Self-paced online.

Course Access: AceableAgent’s Georgia prelicensing courses do not expire, enabling students to take the time needed to master the content while preparing for the Georgia real estate licensing exam.

Ace or Don’t Pay Guarantee: AceableAgent guarantees that if you don’t pass the licensing exam after three attempts, you will be refunded your money.

Student Support & Engagement: AceableAgent’s prelicensing courses include support from a state-approved instructor. And course experts can be emailed anytime you need additional support.

Exam Prep: The Basic Prelicensing package features Lite Exam Prep, including 1,000 unique Real Estate Exam practice test questions, while the Deluxe and Premium packages’ include 1,660+ additional national and state exam practice questions.

Final Exam: The Georgia Real Estate Commission requires that you take a proctored final exam as part of your prelicensing requirements. At the end of your Georgia prelicensing course, you can complete your final exam from the comfort of your home with an online proctor, at no additional cost to you.

Pros:

• Unlimited practice tests.
• Option to complete your education in as little as two weeks.

Cons:

• No webinar or livestream learning option available.

Course Formats: Online, interactive.

Course Access: Six months from the date of purchase.

Money-Back Guarantee: The CE Shop offers a money-back guarantee to students who are not satisfied with the course they purchase, but only if it is within 30 days of the purchase date and the course is less than 50% complete.

Student Support: Representatives are available seven days a week, providing support via phone, email, and live chat.

Exam Prep: Prelicensing Standard, Value, and Premium packages all feature Exam Prep Edge courses, which break down each topic into individual lessons for an immersive learning experience. Each topic is categorized into its own unit lesson to help you accurately memorize the material and apply critical thinking skills for correctly answering questions.

Final Exam: After you complete all the coursework, the Georgia Real Estate Commission requires that you take a proctored final exam as part of your prelicensing requirements. You must pass the prelicensing final exam with a 70% or more, with one retake allowed.

RealEstateU’s prelicensing classes meet Georgia’s 75-hour prelicensing requirement.

Pros:

• Audio course available.
• Risk-free, 30-day course trial.
• 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

Cons:

• Instructor support is lacking.

Course Formats: Self-paced online.

Course Access: Students have a full 12 months to complete their course.

Refund Policy & Price Guarantee: RealEstateU has a “100% Satisfaction Guarantee.” Try the entire course for 30 days and if you are unsatisfied for any reason and you haven’t completed more than 50% of the program, RealEstateU will give you a full refund.

Student Support & Engagement: While there is no live instructor support, you can reach out to RealEstateU’s support team through an online form or email for answers within minutes.

Exam Prep: RealEstateU’s Exam Prep course includes sample questions, six practice exams, and lessons that are connected to the full course for quick reference, helping you focus on the exact information you’ll need to retain for the licensing exam.

Final Exam: Per Georgia Real Estate Commission requirements, the school provides an online, proctored final exam at the end of the 75-hour prelicensing course.

Colibri’s prelicensing classes meet Georgia’s 75-hour prelicensing requirement.

Pros:

• Career videos included in all prelicensing packages.
• Livestream and self-paced course packages offer instructor support.

Cons:

• No audio courses offered.

Course Formats: Self-paced or livestream courses.

Course Access: Six months from your registration date in most cases.

Pass Guarantee: Colibri’s Pass or Don’t Pay Guarantee is available with all prelicensing packages, with the exception of the Basics package. Colibri will reimburse the original cost if you don’t pass on the first try.

Student Support: Prelicensing online packages offer students support from instructors, while livestream courses provide engagement with both instructors and peers. You can also send an email or call local experts with your questions during business hours (detailed on the website). In general, live chat can be used to connect with an Education Specialist or Advisor.

Exam Prep: Colibri’s exam prep packages include flashcards, simulated practice exams, audio review guides, and a readiness assessment to help you pass your Georgia real estate state exam.

Final Exam: Once you complete your prelicensing course, the Georgia Real Estate Commission requires that you take a proctored final exam. Before proceeding to the state exam, you must pass a final course exam proctored by a credible third party. The CE Shop partners with PSI to offer students online proctoring.

All Kaplan’s prelicensing classes meet Georgia’s 75-hour prelicensing requirement.

Pros:

• Full access to your instructor.
• Exam prep included in most prelicensing courses.

Cons:

• No pass guarantee.

Course Formats: Self-paced online.

Course Access: Six months from the date of purchase to complete the course.

Pass Guarantee or Refund Policy: Students enrolled in an online course are eligible for a tuition refund within 30 days of purchase if the class has not been completed.

Student Support: Student or Technical Support staff can help answer your questions by phone during business hours, by chat feature or email. Student Support can also help answer your questions about certificates, materials, or transfers by phone during normal business hours or by email. All online prelicensing courses include full access to your instructor.

Exam Prep: With the exception of the Modern Practice package, all of Kaplan’s prelicensing courses include comprehensive exam prep that features Georgia and National Real Estate Exam Prep Workbooks, and a National Interactive study group that covers the licensing content in live webinars.

Kaplan also offers stand-alone Exam Prep Packages that include the National and Georgia Drill and Practice QBanks. Kaplan’s QBanks, or question banks, are interactive testing platforms — comprehensive, online test engines that allow you to challenge yourself with hundreds of test questions. Since the QBank is online, you can simulate nearly every test environment, anytime, anywhere it is convenient for you.

Final Exam: The Georgia Real Estate Commission requires that you take a proctored final exam as part of your prelicensing course. You will need to arrange for your exam to be proctored by a disinterested third party.

All Barney Fletcher’s prelicensing classes meet Georgia’s 75-hour prelicensing requirement.

Pros:

• Classroom courses allow you to complete all 75 hours in 10 to 12 days of class, plus the exam, over a 2- to 3- week period.

Cons:

• Strict policies make refunds difficult.

Course Formats: Classroom, live webinar, or online self-paced.

Course Access: All prelicensing courses are good for one year from the date of purchase. Additional extensions may be purchased if you require more time to complete the course.

Pass Guarantee or Refund Policy: For prelicensing classes, you must submit a written refund request and it must be received by the school’s office at least one business day before the start of the class. Refunds only apply to tuition fees, not shipping and materials. And all refunds are subject to a non-refundable administrative fee of $50.

Student Support: Customer or Technical Support staff are available to answer any of your questions via email, the chat feature, or phone during business hours. The Student Support team is also available via email or phone. Students enrolled in the classroom course have access to knowledgeable instructors ready to provide support. Students enrolled in the online or live webinar courses can reach out to the school by phone or email for help with problems or questions.

Exam Prep: With the TestPrep Online Exam Simulator, students can take practice exams or study over 1,300 practice questions by category. The simulator analyzes your knowledge in each exam category and provides explanations for any questions you answer incorrectly. Additionally, there is no limit to how many times you can take a practice exam, and the same exam is never generated twice.

Final Exam: At the end of the prelicensing course, you must take a proctored final exam based on the Georgia Real Estate Commission’s requirements. Students enrolled in the Classroom course must take the final exam at the Barney Fletcher Schools’ office on designated dates and times. Students enrolled in the Online, self-paced course must take the exam online with a chosen disinterested third-party proctor who is to be present at the time of testing and must be approved by the school.