How to get a
Texas Real Estate License
6 Easy Steps to Obtaining a Texas Real Estate Sales Agent License
Thinking about getting a real estate license? Follow these 6 essential steps below and you’re on your way to an exciting new career!
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Basic Requirements to Apply for a Texas Real Estate License
- Citizen of the United States or lawfully admitted alien
- 18 years of age or older
- Meet TREC's qualifications for honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity (TREC recommends submitting an optional 'Fitness Determination' form if you have any criminal offenses, unpaid judgments, etc.) The Fitness Determination process is cheaper than paying for an application, examination, and education necessary to receive a license if you do not meet the qualifications for honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity. Please do not submit a Fitness Determination form if you do not have any criminal offenses or already have a pending application with TREC. Please refer to the TREC website for more information on the topic of fitness determination.
Step 1: Complete the 6 Required Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) Courses
These six, 30-hour Real Estate Qualifying Education (QE) courses are required by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) in order to meet the educational requirements for your Texas Real Estate License.
- Principles of Real Estate 1
- Principles of Real Estate 2
- Law of Agency
- Law of Contracts
- Real Estate Finance
- Promulgated Contract Forms
Step 2: Create an Account in TREC's 'My License' System. Submit Online Application and Course Certificates for an Inactive License
Once you have completed your courses with Champions School of Real Estate, gather your course completion certificates and go to www.trec.texas.gov, click on "Real Estate Sales Agent" in the "Become Licensed" dropdown menu at the top of the page.
- Under "File Your Application," click "Online Services."
- On the login screen, under "New User," click "Begin Here for Sign-Up."
- Fill out all the required information to set up your account and follow the instructions.
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 Exam Eligibility Notification from TREC and Schedule the State Exam at Pearson VUE
Once you receive the eligibility letter from TREC, you must sign up to take the state exam at a Pearson VUE Testing Center. Your exam eligibility letter will include instructions for contacting the exam administrator and obtaining a copy of the Candidate Handbook. The Candidate Handbook contains information about the examination, study material, and instructions for making an exam reservation. You can call Pearson Vue at 800-997-1248 to schedule your exam. Walk-in examinations are not available.
Step 5: Get Your Fingerprints Taken and Pass Your Background Check
While taking the State Exam Prep course it is recommended that you have your fingerprinting done. 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 and clears your background history check.
Step 6: Find a Sponsoring Broker
All real estate Sales Agents must work under the sponsorship of a licensed broker. Begin by searching for brokers in your area. Reach out and inform them that you’re getting your real estate license and need sponsorship. It is wise to begin this process even before taking your exam.
During your subsequent interview(s) with brokers, try asking them these questions to determine if the brokerage is a good fit.
To become an active sales agent, you must submit a sponsoring broker form to TREC. Your active sales agent license will arrive in an email to both you and your sponsoring broker. You can then look up your public license number under TREC's License Holder Search feature on their website.
Congratulations! You’re a licensed real estate agent in the state of Texas.
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Most Popular Real Estate 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.
6 Course Licensing Program
SAVE $260
Courses included:
- Six 30-Hour QE Courses
- Real Estate Exam Prep Course (National & State)
Additional details:
- FREE Books / PDFs Included
- FREE Exam Prep Retakes for 1 Year
- FREE Exam Proctoring
- 180 TREC Credit Hours
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6 Course Licensing Program + Business Etiquette
SAVE $305
Courses included:
- Six 30-Hour QE Courses
- Real Estate Exam Prep Course (National & State)
- Success Through Business Etiquette
Additional details:
- FREE Books / PDFs Included
- FREE Exam Prep Retakes for 1 Year
- FREE Exam Proctoring
- 180 TREC Credit Hours
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9 Course Licensing and Renewal Program
SAVE $370
Courses included:
- Six 30-Hour QE Courses
- Real Estate Exam Prep Course (National & State)
- Three 30-Hour SAE Renewal Courses
- 4-Hour TREC Legal Update 1
- 4-Hour TREC Legal Update 2
Additional details:
- FREE Books / PDFs Included
- FREE Exam Prep Retakes for 1 Year
- FREE Exam Proctoring
- 278 TREC Credit Hours
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11 Course Licensing and Renewal Program + Success Tools
SAVE $410
Courses included:
- Six 30-Hour QE Courses
- Real Estate Exam Prep Course (National & State)
- Three 30-Hour SAE Renewal Courses
- 4-Hour TREC Legal Update 1
- 4-Hour TREC Legal Update 2
- Success Through Business Etiquette
Additional details:
- FREE Books / PDFs Included
- FREE Exam Prep Retakes for 1 Year
- FREE Exam Proctoring
- 30 Days to Success Coaching Videos
- "Successful Tendencies of Real Estate Champions" Book
- 278 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.
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.
Please Note - This delivery method is only available for all QE, select SAE and CE courses.
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.
Individual Real Estate QE Courses
Each of the courses listed below are required by TREC in order to attain a Texas Real Estate License. All of the courses are also available at a discounted rate when purchased together in one of the QE programs listed above.
Principles of Real Estate 1
30 Credit Hours (TREC)An extensive introduction to Real Estate terminology and professional obligations.
Topics Covered Include: TREC & TRELA, Deeds & Title, Appraisal Closing, Math, Federal Laws, and more!
- Textbooks / PDFs included
- Proctoring costs included
- TREC Provider #4530
- TREC Course #121
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Principles of Real Estate 2
30 Credit Hours (TREC)Further your understanding of Real Estate terminology and professional obligations.
Topics Covered Include: Introduction to Real Estate, Transferring Title, Lending Practices, Federal Fair Housing Act, and more!
- Textbooks / PDFs included
- Proctoring costs included
- TREC Provider #4530
- TREC Course #122
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Law of Agency
30 Credit Hours (TREC)Learn the basics of Agency including history, senate bills, and the Listing Agreement.
Topics Covered Include: The history of Agency, Senate Bill 489 and the Intermediary, The Listing Agreement (Representing the Seller/Buyer), Employment Law, and more!
- Textbooks / PDFs included
- Proctoring costs included
- TREC Provider #4530
- TREC Course #1151
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Law of Contracts
30 Credit Hours (TREC)Learn to better understand Real Estate Contracts via a hands-on approach.
Topics Covered Include: TREC Rules, the Texas Real Estate License Act, Legal Principles of Real Estate, Deed of Trust, Contracts for the Sale of Real Estate, and more!
- Textbooks / PDFs included
- Proctoring costs included
- TREC Provider #4530
- TREC Course #1251
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Real Estate Finance
30 Credit Hours (TREC)Learn all about the specialized financial procedures used in Real Estate.
Topics Covered Include: Money and interest rates, regulated lenders, the secondary market, mortgage documents, borrower qualification, and more!
- Textbooks / PDFs included
- Proctoring costs included
- TREC Provider #4530
- TREC Course #451
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Promulgated Contract Forms
30 Credit Hours (TREC)Learn the ins-and-outs of the Texas Real Estate Commission Promulgated Contract Forms.
Topics Covered Include: Unlawful practice of law, One to Four Family Residential contract, New Home Contract (Incomplete/Completed Construction), Farm and Ranch Contract, TREC Promulgated Addenda, and more!
- Textbooks / PDFs included
- Proctoring costs included
- TREC Provider #4530
- TREC Course #351
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