Applications For Examinations

(1) Affiliate Brokers. Applicants for the affiliated brokers examination must follow the procedures published by the testing vendor approved by the Tennessee Real Estate Commission concerning appointments for testing information required, and deadlines for submission of examination applications. (2) Brokers. Applications for the brokers examination must follow the procedures published by the testing vendor approved by the Tennessee Real Estate Commission concerning appointments for testing, information required, and deadlines for submission of examination applications. (3) An applicant who passes an examination is not necessarily qualified for licensure. (4) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (4) of this rule, if a person possesses a certificate of employability pursuant to T.C.A. § 40-29-107, that person shall not be denied the issuance of a license based solely on the person’s past record of criminal activity but shall instead be required to appear before the Commission for the purpose of the Commission considering on a case-by-case basis whether to grant or deny the issuance of the license. (5) If within the past ten (10) years, an applicant has been convicted of or pled nolo contendere or guilty to any felony or a misdemeanor involving the theft of services, money or property, or had disciplinary sanctions imposed on them by any local, state or federal occupational licensing body, the applicant shall: (a) Complete and submit a form prescribed by the Commission containing information relevant to the conviction, plea or disciplinary sanction. (b) Submit certified copies of the court disposition or other document acceptable to the Commission for each conviction, plea of guilty or nolo contendere or a copy of the order or other document which shows the disciplinary action taken by the local, state or federal agency and the factual and legal basis for the action, whichever is applicable. 1. If the background check produced pursuant to T.C.A. § 62-13-303(l) does not reveal the disposition of any arrest or charge related to a felony or a LICENSING CHAPTER 1260-01 misdemeanor involving theft of services, money or property and the charge has been dismissed, nolle prosequi or otherwise disposed of without conviction or a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, the applicant shall submit certified copies of the court disposition or other document acceptable to the Commission for each such arrest or charge. 2. If the court has no record of the arrest, charge, or conviction due to age of the record or any other reason, the applicant shall submit a letter from the court clerk stating the absence of the record(s). (c) Appear before the Commission for the purpose of determining if the conviction, plea or disciplinary sanction constitutes grounds for denial of a license and, if so, whether or not the applicant may move forward with the licensing process. The applicant shall ensure the presence of his or her principal broker (or intended principal broker) in accordance with Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1260-01-.19. (d) An applicant who appears before the Commission requesting licensure and who is denied will not be eligible for reconsideration for six (6) months from the date of denial.