Before you read
Test yourself first: 5 questions
Question 1 of 5
A Georgia broker tells a buyer that a leaking roof is 'perfectly sound' to push the deal through, knowing the statement is false. This conduct is an example of:
Answer: A. Knowingly making a false statement of material fact is substantial misrepresentation, a clear license-law violation. It is not mere puffing (subjective opinion), and the Commission may discipline the licensee in addition to any civil liability.
Question 2 of 5
Under Georgia license law, paying a referral fee or commission for brokerage services to an unlicensed person is generally:
Answer: B. Brokerage compensation may only be paid to licensed individuals (and a salesperson is paid through the broker). Paying an unlicensed person for performing or referring brokerage services is prohibited and exposes the licensee to discipline.
Question 3 of 5
A Georgia salesperson advertises a listing under her own name without referencing her sponsoring broker. Under Georgia license law, this practice is:
Answer: B. A salesperson must advertise only under the name of and with the authorization of the sponsoring broker; the listing belongs to the broker, not the salesperson. Advertising solely in the salesperson's own name is a prohibited practice subject to discipline.
Question 4 of 5
Which Georgia agency is responsible for issuing real estate licenses, setting education requirements, and disciplining licensees?
Answer: B. The Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC) is the state regulatory body that licenses brokers and salespersons, approves education, and enforces license law through investigation and discipline.
Question 5 of 5
Which agency licenses and regulates real estate licensees in Georgia?
Answer: A. The Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC) licenses and regulates real estate salespersons, brokers, and firms in Georgia.
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What you need to know
Available sanctions range from a reprimand or fine (citation) to suspension or revocation of a license, and GREC may also impose probation or require additional education. Georgia further maintains a Real Estate Education, Research and Recovery Fund that can reimburse consumers for qualifying losses caused by a licensee's fraud or conversion of funds. A licensee whose conduct triggers a payment from the Fund is suspended until that amount is repaid with interest.
Georgia License Discipline & Enforcement: FAQs
Is Georgia License Discipline & Enforcement on the real estate exam?
Yes. State License Law is a scored domain on the Georgia real estate licensing exam, and this topic appears in the state license-law portion.
Is this cheat sheet free?
Yes — every page on Cinna RE's resource library is free to read, print and share. The app adds practice questions, mock exams and a readiness score.
Does Georgia test this differently?
Georgia applies its own license law on top of the national portion. This page covers the Georgia rules specifically, which is what the state section of your exam tests.
