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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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Take the guesswork out of earning your Real Estate Broker license by creating or requesting a Broker Plan of Attack.

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Step 1:

Satisfy Experience & Education Requirements

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Step 2:

Submit Online Application to TREC

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Take Exam Prep Class and Practice Exams

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Step 4:

Pass the State Exam at Pearson Vue

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File Background Check and Fingerprints

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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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Estimated Time:
1 Week - 2 Months
Estimated Cost:
$165 - $2260
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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 $305.

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.

Please Note - TREC has set up the following page to communicate the current TREC processing times to license applicants. If you have submitted an application and are wondering about the status, this page is a good place to start. - TREC Processing Times
Estimated Time:
7 - 14 Business Days
Estimated Cost:
$305 Application Fee
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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.

Estimated Time:
2 - 4 Days
Estimated Cost:
$120
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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.

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 must answer 60 questions correctly on the national examination and 38 questions correctly on the state examination to pass. You will know if you have passed the exam before you leave the testing center. You will know if you have passed the exam before you leave the testing center.

Please Note - You must pass the state exam within 12 months of the application approval.
Estimated Time:
7 - 10 Business Days
Estimated Cost:
$39 Exam Fee
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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.

Get Your Fingerprints Taken and Pass Background Check if Not Previously Done - If you do not have fingerprints on file with TREC it is recommended that you have your fingerprinting done while taking the State Exam Prep course. Pursuant to §1101.3521 of the Texas Real Estate License Act, any person applying for a broker or salesperson license must be fingerprinted specifically for TREC and pass a background history check before a license will issue. If you schedule your fingerprinting after passing your state exam, your license will not issue until TREC receives your criminal history report from the DPS and the FBI clears your background history check.
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Most Popular Broker License Programs
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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

$725 $825
SAVE $100

Courses included:

  • Five 30-Hour Broker Elective Courses

Additional Details:

  • FREE Books / PDFs Included
  • FREE Exam Proctoring
  • 150 TREC Credit Hours
This package includes five elective courses (150-hours) that count towards the 900-hour education requirement for Brokers.

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10-Course Texas Real Estate Broker License Program

$1350 $1650
SAVE $300

Courses included:

  • Ten 30-Hour Broker Elective Courses

Additional Details:

  • FREE Books / PDFs Included
  • FREE Exam Proctoring
  • 150 TREC Credit Hours
This package includes ten elective courses (300-hours) that count towards the 900-hour education requirement for Brokers.

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Set Your Real Estate License Education Course Schedule.
Classroom, Online, or in the Virtual Classroom!

Blended 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.

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Please Note - This delivery method is only applicable to real estate QE and SAE courses.
Virtual Classroom

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.

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Online Correspondence

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!

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Please Note - This method is only available for real estate QE/SAE/CE and some home inspection courses.
Online Interactive

Perfect for independent learners, this delivery is completely self-paced and includes videos and activities. Accessible from any mobile or desktop device with an internet connection.

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Please Note - This delivery method is only available for all QE, select SAE and CE courses.
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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.

This course teaches you how to set up your Real Estate Brokerage office. It offers practical, experienced-based strategies and techniques for managing virtually every aspect of a Real Estate office. Business planning and development guidelines, recruiting and retaining agents is all part of this comprehensive course. The range of the book covers Real Estate Office Management, time-tested techniques and authoritative guidance making this course an indispensable resource for Real Estate Brokers, owners and managers.

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

  • Textbooks / PDFs included
  • Proctoring costs included
  • TREC Provider #4530
  • TREC Approval #752 (Classroom / Virtual Classroom)
  • TREC Approval #752 (Correspondence)
  • TREC Approval #752 (Online Interactive)

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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 Appraisal for Real Estate Agents

30 Credit Hours (TREC)
This course is designed to expand the working real estate agent's understanding of residential appraisal concepts and valuation processes.

This course is designed to expand the working real estate agent's understanding of residential appraisal concepts and valuation processes. Topics covered in this course include an overview of the appraisal development process, value contributors, value concepts related to real estate markets, identification and analysis of subject property data, appraisal calculations and statistics, overview of the three approaches to value, final reconciliation steps, and an overview of the report writing process and common appraisal forms. The course's goal is to inform working real estate agents of the standards and procedures required of the real estate appraiser.

  • Textbooks / PDFs included
  • Proctoring costs included
  • TREC Provider #4530
  • TREC Approval #228 (Classroom / Virtual Classroom)
  • TREC Approval #228 (Correspondence)

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Real Estate Appraisal: Principles

30 Credit Hours (TREC)
Explore the basic concepts related to the Appraisal process.

The Real Estate Appraisal: Principles course provides an overview of real property concepts and characteristics, legal considerations, value influences, real estate finance, types of value, economic principles, real estate markets and analysis, and ethics in appraisal. Through theory, case studies, and examples, this course offers practical application of appraisal principles.

  • Textbooks / PDFs included
  • Proctoring costs included
  • TREC Provider #4530
  • TREC Approval #240 (Correspondence)

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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.

The purpose of this course is designed to expand upon basic appraisal principles for the working real estate agent. Topics covered in this course include an overview of the appraisal development process, value contributors, value concepts related to real estate markets, identification and analysis of subject property data, basic construction terminology and building processes, overview of the three approaches to value, the appraisal reconciliation process, and an overview of common Fannie Mae promulgated appraisal forms.

  • Textbooks / PDFs included
  • Proctoring costs included
  • TREC Provider #4530
  • TREC Approval #227 (Correspondence)

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Real Estate Marketing: Commercial Real Estate

30 Credit Hours (TREC)
An introduction to the specialty of Commercial Real Estate.

This course is an introduction to the specialty of Commercial Real Estate. The listing process, using the proper commercial forms and marketing strategies are included. The course introduces concepts critical to successfully working with commercial properties and clients. This course is for the new agent who wants to know about Commercial Real Estate as well as the experienced agent seeking new ideas or ways to brush up on existing techniques.

Topics Covered Include: The Commercial marketplace, finding customers and clients, clauses in listing agreements, marketing for success

  • Textbooks / PDFs included
  • Proctoring costs included
  • TREC Provider #4530
  • TREC Approval #545 (Classroom / Virtual Classroom)
  • TREC Approval #545 (Correspondence)
  • TREC Approval #545 (Online Interactive)

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Residential Inspection for Real Estate Agents

30 Credit Hours (TREC)
Arm yourself with an understanding of the Home Inspection process.

This easy to understand guide to residential home inspection arms agents with critical inspection information including foundational construction terms and information on issues such as 'Stachybotris' or 'Black Mold.' Additionally, students will learn to identify and avoid problem houses and review common questions that come up during Real Estate inspections.

Topics Covered Include: Residential construction, insects & critters, electricity, plumbing, environmental issues

  • Textbooks / PDFs included
  • Proctoring costs included
  • TREC Provider #4530
  • TREC Approval #1035 (Classroom / Virtual Classroom)
  • TREC Approval #1035 (Correspondence)

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Real Estate Investment

30 Credit Hours (TREC)
Learn the basic principles and strategy of approaching Real Estate as an investment.

This specialized course teaches the basic principles and strategy of Real Estate as an investment. Special income tax rules, tools of analysis, comparison screening, discount analysis, computer-aided analysis, and marketing investment properties are all presented in this basic approach to investment.

Topics Covered Include: Land use controls, environmental constraints, legal documents, property and income taxes, ownership of real property

  • Textbooks / PDFs included
  • Proctoring costs included
  • TREC Provider #4530
  • TREC Approval #935 (Classroom / Virtual Classroom)
  • TREC Approval #935 (Correspondence)

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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.

This course is a must for agents who wish to thrive and survive in today's highly competitive Real Estate market. This course covers all of the areas necessary to present yourself as a professional and well trained agent. It will introduce and review all aspects of successful Real Estate marketing techniques for the agent.

Topics Covered Include: Successful sales & listing qualities, time management, servicing the seller, advertising & public relations, negotiating & closing

  • Textbooks / PDFs included
  • Proctoring costs included
  • TREC Provider #4530
  • TREC Approval #551 (Classroom / Virtual Classroom)
  • TREC Approval #551 (Correspondence)

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Real Estate Math

30 Credit Hours (TREC)
Develop your understanding of math as a necessary component in Real Estate.

Real Estate Math is a course dedicated to helping students overcome their fear of math, and to developing an understanding that math is a necessary component of real estate education throughout their career. The textbook will review basic math, commissions, area and volume, appreciation and depreciation, interest, finance and many other topics relevant to agents pursuing a career in real estate. This course includes exercises, scenarios, chapter reviews and quizzes, in addition to exams, all designed to ensure the student comprehends and can apply the math skills learned during the course.

  • Textbooks / PDFs included
  • Proctoring costs included
  • TREC Provider #4530
  • TREC Approval #651 (Classroom / Virtual Classroom)
  • TREC Approval #651 (Correspondence)

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A Realtors Resource Guide on Residential Mortgage Financing

30 Credit Hours (TREC)
This course offers Real Estate license holders a glimpse into the specialized world of Residential Mortgage Loan Origination.

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 Approval #426 (Classroom / Virtual Classroom)
  • TREC Approval #426 (Correspondence)

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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.

The purpose of this dynamic Real Estate course is to assist new Real Estate agents in developing skills and knowledge required for a successful career in the Texas Real Estate industry. New Sales Agents who take this course will be better equipped to practice ethically and effectively. The course material addresses current techniques and approaches for a long-term successful career and provides step-by-step guidance to starting up and maintaining your Real Estate business in Texas. The courses presents cases of the right and wrong way of doing business and practical approaches to developing systems and processes. The Real Estate Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics are emphasized throughout each phase of business.

  • Textbooks / PDFs included
  • Proctoring costs included
  • TREC Provider #4530
  • TREC Approval #527 (Classroom / Virtual Classroom)
  • TREC Approval #527 (Correspondence)
  • TREC Approval #527 (Online Interactive)

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Residential Property Management

30 Credit Hours (TREC)
An introductory overview of residential/commercial industrial management.

This specialized course is an overview of residential/commercial industrial management. It explores the daily issues facing practitioners including maintenance, accounting, administrative tasks, and legal activities. The course also provides up-to-date information on federal regulations such as civil rights, fair housing, ADA issues, and environmental concerns. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of Property Management for anyone seeking to enter the field, those who are already in the field, and any real estate agents seeking to broaden their education beyond just listing and selling.

Topics Covered Include: Professional property management, economics and planning, owner relations, lease negotiations, tenant relations, federal and state laws

  • Textbooks / PDFs included
  • Proctoring costs included
  • TREC Provider #4530
  • TREC Approval #851 (Classroom / Virtual Classroom)
  • TREC Approval #851 (Correspondence)

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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 $15 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.

This course was written by Charles Jacobus, a renowned Real Estate attorney and notable author. This course begins with the grassroots of the legal system and progresses into current statutes, case laws, and regulations. Anyone desiring more in depth reading and explanation of Real Estate terminology and practice should purchase this textbook for their reference library.

Topics Covered Include: Introduction to Real Estate law, how ownership is held, voluntary & involuntary conveyances, mortgages

  • Shipping / Pickup Required - No online textbook included
  • Proctoring costs included
  • TREC Provider #4530
  • TREC Approval #335 (Correspondence)

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Important Information

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 $15 per book. 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.

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Important 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.

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