Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 520 - GEORGIA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
Chapter 520-2 - STANDARDS FOR REAL ESTATE COURSES
Rule 520-2-.03 - Real Estate Instructors
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
(1) Approved Instructors. Only instructors approved by name by the Commission or guest instructors as provided for in paragraph (5) of this Rule may teach Community Association Managers Prelicense, Salespersons Prelicense, and Brokers Prelicense Courses.
(2) Timetable for Approval. The Commission shall approve, disapprove, or request further information on all applications for instructor approval within sixty days of the receipt of a complete application meeting the requirements of Rule 520-1-.04 and containing the data required by this Rule. The Commission, in its discretion, may elect not to process an incomplete application as defined by Rule 520-1-.04(4) unless and until all the requirements of that paragraph are met.
(3) Application Required for Approval. Applicants for instructor approval must file with the Commission an application and a fee as provided in Rule 520-1-.04. The applicant must sign the application and must include the status of any real estate license held by the applicant, a resume of the applicant's background, and the following information:
(4) Approval Criteria. In approving the applicant, the Commission shall consider qualifications from paragraph (3) above. The Commission may approve a non-resident instructor that another jurisdiction's real estate regulatory body has approved and who can provide evidence of having actively taught prelicense courses as an approved instructor for at least five years. The Commission shall be the final determinant of approval of instructors.
(5) Guest Instructors. Schools may utilize guest instructors with expertise in particular areas in any approved course provided a properly approved instructor is present at the time of their presentation. Schools may, however, utilize guest instructors without an approved instructor's being present with the prior written approval of the Commission.
(6) Renewal of Instructor Approval. All instructors must apply for renewal of approval by December 31 of the year in which their approval expires. Renewal applications must be on forms supplied the Commission and accompanied by:
O.C.G.A. §§ 43-40-2, 43-40-8, 43-40-25.