How to Get a Texas Real Estate
Broker License
Have you ever considered getting a Real Estate Broker License in Texas?
For many who have four years of active experience in the Real Estate industry and have a Bachelor degree, it only takes one more 30-hour course to get a Broker license. Consider filling out our Broker Plan of Attack form and then follow the five simple steps outlined below to get started! Click on each step below to view additional information and enroll today to take the first step towards taking your Real Estate career to the next level!
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Satisfy Experience & Education Requirements
Submit Online Application to TREC
Take Exam Prep Class and Practice Exams
Pass the State Exam at Pearson Vue
File Background Check and Fingerprints
Step 1: Satisfy the TREC Experience and Broker Education Requirements
With a TREC-Approved college Bachelor degree and four years of active experience in the Real Estate industry, you may only need one more 30-hour course to meet the Texas Broker license education requirements.
- 360 Experience Points in 4 years of the last 5 years
- 30 Points for each closed purchase or sale of a residential property (single-family, condo, multi-family, apartment unit lease)
- 30 Points for each closed purchase or sale of a farm and ranch property (with residence, improved, or unimproved)
- 50 Points for each closed purchase or sale of a commercial property (apartment with 5+ units, office, retail space, hotel, etc)
- Other Broker point opportunities available - View Qualifying Experience Report Form
- 900 Total Education Hours
- 270 Hours of core real estate courses
- All approved QE, SAE, and MCE courses taken to date
- A college Bachelor\s degree will count for 630 hours towards your Broker's license
- One Texas Real Estate Brokerage (30-Hours) course
Without TREC-Approved college bachelor's degree, you need to have a total of 900 course hours. All previous Texas Real Estate courses will count towards your 900 hours. Our 30-hour Texas Real Estate Brokers courses are available via our Blended Classroom, Correspondence, and Online-Correspondence formats. Discounted program pricing is also available.
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Step 2: Submit your Broker License Application and all of the Required Educational Documents to the TREC "MyLicense" System
Once you have completed your courses at Champions, you will now need to submit your education and brokers application to TREC in the "My License" system on the Texas Real Estate Commission’s website at www.trec.texas.gov. Click on "Begin Here for Sign-Up" and follow the steps to create an account. Once an account is created you will apply for a new license. The application fee for a Real Estate Brokers license is $235.
If you have college credit or a college degree, you will need to scan and send in your education documents via email to documents@trec.texas.gov or fax copies to 512-936-3864.
Step 3: Take the State Exam Prep Class at Champions School of Real Estate
Once you have submitted your application to TREC, it can take them as long as four weeks to review your application and education. During this review period, we highly recommend that you complete the Real Estate Exam Prep course to ensure that you are prepared for the State and National Exam. This class will take the guesswork and stress out of testing. You may repeat the course as many times as you want for a full year at no additional cost to you! We recommend taking the Prep class at least two times and passing with an 80% or better before taking the actual exam.
Step 4: Receive Your Letter from the State and Take the State Broker License Exam at Pearson VUE
Once you receive your exam eligibility letter and instructions to access the "Candidate Handbook" from TREC, you must schedule to take your exam with Pearson Vue. Appointments can be made by calling (800) 997-1248 or visiting ww.pearsonvue.com/tx/realestate/. The cost is $39 payable to Pearson Vue. You must pass the exam with a 75% or higher and you will know if you have passed the exam before you leave the testing center.
About the Exam - Similar to the Sales Agent exam, the Texas Real Estate Broker state exam is divided into two sections, National and State, and will consist of 145 questions (85 National / 60 State) which include pretest questions that are not scored and do not affect a candidate's score). You have a total of 4 hours to complete the exam. You will know if you have passed the exam before you leave the testing center.
Step 5: Wait for your License to Arrive
You cannot practice real estate as a Texas Real Estate Broker until you have received a physical copy of your brokers license.
Most Popular Broker License Programs
Choose a Program to Enroll
To purchase a package, choose your preferred delivery method from the appropriate dropdown below. To mix-and-match multiple delivery methods, you can choose the Champions Advantage option.
5-Course Texas Real Estate Broker License Program
SAVE $100
Courses included:
- Five 30-Hour Broker Elective Courses
Additional details:
- FREE Books / PDFs Included
- FREE Exam Proctoring
- 150 TREC Credit Hours
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10-Course Texas Real Estate Broker License Program
SAVE $300
Courses included:
- Ten 30-Hour Broker Elective Courses
Additional details:
- FREE Books / PDFs Included
- FREE Exam Proctoring
- 300 TREC Credit Hours
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Set Your Real Estate License Education Course Schedule.
Classroom, Online, or in the Virtual Classroom!
Do you enjoy independent study but also want live instruction? This delivery combines both! Spend half your time studying at home, then attend class at a brick-and-mortar campus.
Please Note - This delivery method is only applicable to real estate QE and SAE courses.
Attend live classes from the comfort of your home! Our ChampionsLive virtual classrooms are perfect for students who prefer at-home learning, but also want live instruction.
Do you learn best at your own pace? Through this delivery method, you get the textbook and teach yourself. Then, when you’re ready, take the test either online or at a Champions campus!
Sample CoursePlease Note - This method is only available for real estate QE/SAE/CE and some home inspection courses.
Select the "Champions Advantage" option when you enroll to customize your learning experience. This option allows you to choose different delivery methods for each course in the program. Learn More.
Required Broker Courses
(Online Textbook Available)
In order to attain a Texas Real Estate Broker License, all applicants must complete the following 30-hour Brokerage course within the 2-years prior to filing their application. All of these courses are also available at a discounted rate when purchased together in one of the Broker programs listed above.
Real Estate Brokerage
30 Credit Hours (TREC)
Learn how to set up and manage your very own Real Estate Brokerage office.
Topics Covered Include: Dimensions of Management (The 7-S Model), qualities essential to success as a leader, strategic business planning, training for success, retaining & terminating, and more!
- Textbooks / PDFs included
- Proctoring costs included
- TREC Provider #4530
- TREC Course #751
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Elective Broker Course Options
(Online Textbook Available)
Each of the courses listed below are TREC approved 30-hour elective courses which can be applied towards your Real Estate Broker License application. All of these courses include downloadable materials when taking them via our Online-Correspondence or Live Broadcast delivery methods. All of these courses are also available at a discounted rate when purchased together in one of the Broker programs listed above.
Residential Inspection for Real Estate Agents
30 Credit Hours (TREC)
Arm yourself with an understanding of the Home Inspection process.
Topics Covered Include: Residential construction, insects & critters, electricity, plumbing, environmental issues, and more!
- Textbooks / PDFs included
- Proctoring costs included
- TREC Provider #4530
- TREC Course #1035
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Real Estate Marketing
30 Credit Hours (TREC)
Learn to present yourself as a professional and well trained Real Estate Sales Agent.
Topics Covered Include: Successful sales & listing qualities, time management, servicing the seller, advertising & public relations, negotiating & closing, and more!
- Textbooks / PDFs included
- Proctoring costs included
- TREC Provider #4530
- TREC Course #551
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Real Estate Marketing: Commercial Real Estate
30 Credit Hours (TREC)
An introduction to the specialty of Commercial Real Estate.
Topics Covered Include: The Commercial marketplace, finding customers and clients, clauses in listing agreements, marketing for success, and more!
- Textbooks / PDFs included
- Proctoring costs included
- TREC Provider #4530
- TREC Course #545
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Real Estate Appraisal: Principles
30 Credit Hours (TREC)Explore the basic concepts related to the Appraisal process.
- Textbooks / PDFs included
- Proctoring costs included
- TREC Provider #4530
- TREC Course #240
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Property Management
30 Credit Hours (TREC)
An introductory overview of residential/commercial industrial management.
Topics Covered Include: Professional property management, economics and planning, owner relations, lease negotiations, tenant relations, federal and state laws, and more!
- Textbooks / PDFs included
- Proctoring costs included
- TREC Provider #4530
- TREC Course #851
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Real Estate Math
30 Credit Hours (TREC)
Develop your understanding of math as a necessary component in Real Estate.
- Textbooks / PDFs included
- Proctoring costs included
- TREC Provider #4530
- TREC Course #651
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A Realtors Resource Guide on Residential Mortgage Financing
30 Credit Hours (TREC)
The purpose of this course is to offer Real Estate license holders a glimpse into the specialized world of Residential Mortgage Loan Origination. The course builds upon students' prior knowledge of the residential Real Estate Market and introduces activities and knowledge necessary for Mortgage Loan Originators to make informed decisions on what is best for their clients' futures. Students will gain a more detailed understanding of the mortgage loan origination process and the loan products available to homebuyers.
- Textbooks / PDFs included
- Proctoring costs included
- TREC Provider #4530
- TREC Course #426
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Real Estate Appraisal: Practices and Procedures
30 Credit Hours (TREC)Expand your understanding of basic Appraisal principles and procedures from the perspective of a working real estate agent.
- Textbooks / PDFs included
- Proctoring costs included
- TREC Provider #4530
- TREC Course #227
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Real Estate Marketing: Power House Training
30 Credit Hours (TREC)
Develop skills required for a successful career in the Texas Real Estate industry.
- Textbooks / PDFs included
- Proctoring costs included
- TREC Provider #4530
- TREC Course #527
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Elective Broker Course Options
(Shipping / Pickup Required)
Each of the courses listed below are TREC approved 30-hour elective courses which can be applied towards your Real Estate Broker License application. All of these courses DO NOT include downloadable materials and therefore require the materials to be shipped (Standard shipping is $10 per book) or picked up from a campus.All of the courses are also available at a discounted rate when purchased together in one of the Broker programs listed above.
Real Estate Law
30 Credit Hours (TREC)An overview of the legal system as it pertains to the Real Estate industry.
Topics Covered Include: Introduction to Real Estate law, how ownership is held, voluntary & involuntary conveyances, mortgages, and more!
- Shipping / Pickup Required - No online textbook included
- Proctoring costs included
- TREC Provider #4530
- TREC Course #335
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Important Information Related to Real Estate Law Course:
Shipping / Pickup Required: Classes marked with "Shipping/Pickup Required" do not include an online textbook. This means that students must pick up the textbooks from one of our campuses (Located in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio) or have the books shipped to them at the cost of $10 per course. To choose shipping, be sure to select a shipping method from the appropriate drop down menu when setting up your shopping cart.
Please Note: A textbook is required to participate in any Live Broadcast class. Please obtain before the first day of class.
CloseReal Estate Appraisal: Fundamentals
30 Credit Hours (TREC)Learn the fundamentals of the ever-changing Appraisal marketplace.
Topics Covered Include: The Appraisal profession, building construction & environment, data collection, site valuation, the appraisal process, and more!
- Shipping / Pickup Required - No online textbook included
- Proctoring costs included
- TREC Provider #4530
- TREC Course #226
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Important Information Related to Real Estate Appraisal: Fundamentals Course:
Shipping / Pickup Required: Classes marked with "Shipping/Pickup Required" do not include an online textbook. This means that students must pick up the textbooks from one of our campuses (Located in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio) or have the books shipped to them at the cost of $10 per course. To choose shipping, be sure to select a shipping method from the appropriate drop down menu when setting up your shopping cart.
Please Note: A textbook is required to participate in any Live Broadcast class. Please obtain before the first day of class.
CloseReal Estate Investment
30 Credit Hours (TREC)Learn the basic principles and strategy of approaching Real Estate as an investment.
Topics Covered Include: Land use controls, environmental constraints, legal documents, property and income taxes, ownership of real property, and more!
- Shipping / Pickup Required - No online textbook included
- Proctoring costs included
- TREC Provider #4530
- TREC Course #935
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Important Information Related to Real Estate Investment Course:
Shipping / Pickup Required: Classes marked with "Shipping/Pickup Required" do not include an online textbook. This means that students must pick up the textbooks from one of our campuses (Located in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio) or have the books shipped to them at the cost of $10 per course. To choose shipping, be sure to select a shipping method from the appropriate drop down menu when setting up your shopping cart.
Please Note: A textbook is required to participate in any Live Broadcast class. Please obtain before the first day of class.
CloseImportant Notices
Do NOT repeat the same course within the same 2 year period - Every course you take has a 4-digit course number (Example: Real Estate Marketing is 0511). You cannot repeat a course with the same course number within a 2-year period. Please make sure that you check your TREC profile with the courses you would like to take to avoid duplicating a course.
