Texas Real Estate
Sales Agent Apprentice Education (SAE) Courses
Completing your Sales Agent Apprentice Education (SAE) is the first important step in maintaining your Texas Real Estate License!
SAE courses are for Real Estate Sales Agents renewing their license for the very first time. Completing your SAE is required by TREC and one of the most important steps in furthering your Real Estate education. Our 30-hour Texas SAE courses contain the latest information and useful topics to help you not only keep your Texas Real Estate license active but also improve your industry knowledge.
Most Popular Texas Real Estate SAE 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.
Please Note - If this is NOT your first license renewal, you will need 18-hours of CE credit to renew your license. Learn More
98-Hour SAE Renewal Program
SAVE $80
Courses included:
- Two 30-Hour SAE Elective Courses
- 30-Hour Real Estate Brokerage Required with all SAE submissions
starting Oct. 1, 2023 - 4-Hour TREC Legal Update 1
- 4-Hour TREC Legal Update 2
Additional details:
- FREE Books / PDFs Included
- FREE Exam Proctoring
- 98 TREC Credit Hours
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90-Hour SAE Renewal Program
SAVE $60
Courses included:
- Two 30-Hour SAE Elective Courses
- 30-Hour Real Estate Brokerage Required with all SAE submissions
starting Oct. 1, 2023
Additional details:
- FREE Books / PDFs Included
- FREE Exam Proctoring
- 90 TREC Credit Hours
For those who need to complete their SAE but have already received 8-hours of Legal Update credit!
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8-Hour TREC Legal Update Program
Courses included:
- 4-Hour TREC Legal Update 1
- 4-Hour TREC Legal Update 2
Additional details:
- FREE Books / PDFs Included
- 8 TREC Credit Hours
For those who have already completed their SAE electives and only need the 8-hours of TREC Legal Update credit!
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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.
Required SAE Course Topics
(Online Textbook Available)
The courses listed below are required by TREC to be included as part of the 98-hour SAE requirements for Sales Agents looking to renew their license for the very first time. These courses include downloadable materials when taking them via our Online-Correspondence or Live Broadcast delivery methods. All of the courses are also available at a discounted rate when purchased together in one of the SAE 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 #752
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Elective SAE Course Topics
(Online Textbook Available)
Each of the courses listed below are TREC approved 30-hour SAE elective courses. All of these courses include downloadable materials when taking them via our Online-Correspondence or Live Broadcast delivery methods. All of the courses are also available at a discounted rate when purchased together in one of the SAE 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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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.
- Textbooks / PDFs included
- Proctoring costs included
- TREC Provider #4530
- TREC Course #228
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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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Residential 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 #852
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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 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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Real 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!
- Textbooks / PDFs included
- Proctoring costs included
- TREC Provider #4530
- TREC Course #935
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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 SAE Course Topics
(Shipping / Pickup Required)
Each of the courses listed below are TREC approved 30-hour SAE elective courses. 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 SAE 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.
CloseTexas Real Estate License SAE Requirements and Updates
TREC now requires all licensed salespersons to complete 8-Hours of Legal Update credit with every renewal. If you have been made a supervisor by your broker, you must also complete the 6-hour Broker Responsibility course to renew. This rule applies whether you are completing SAE for your first license renewal or CE credit for any subsequent renewal. As a result, the required 90-hours of SAE increased to 98-hours and the CE requirement increased to 18-hours.
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 for SAE to avoid duplicating a course.
