By Coach J — Founder of Modern Agent Institute

If you’re ready to get your Texas real estate license, you’ve probably Googled “best real estate schools near me” — and been hit with hundreds of options.

Online. In-person. “Fast-track.” “Self-paced.” “Certified by TREC.”
Confusing, right?

Let’s clear the noise and break down what actually matters when choosing a real estate school that sets you up to win — not just pass a test.

🎯 Step 1: Know What You Actually Need

In Texas, you must complete 180 hours of TREC-approved pre-licensing courses before you can take your state exam.

That includes:

• Principles of Real Estate I & II
• Law of Agency
• Law of Contracts
• Promulgated Contract Forms
• Real Estate Finance

Sounds simple, right? But here’s the catch — not all schools teach these courses the same way.

Some rush you through with no support.
Some hand you a textbook and say, “good luck.”
And some are cheap… because you’re basically teaching yourself.

👉 You deserve more than that.

🧭 Step 2: Look for Real Support — Not Just Coursework

Passing the exam is one thing.
Building a career after it? That’s a whole different skill set.

You need a school that helps you with:
✅ Real-world guidance
✅ Hands-on training
✅ Mentorship and business strategy
✅ Ongoing continuing education

💡 Coach J Tip: The right school doesn’t just prepare you for the exam — it prepares you for the industry.

🧑🏾‍💼 Step 3: Research Who’s Behind the School

Who teaches you matters.

Are they actual agents, brokers, and business owners — or just instructors reading from slides?
Do they understand the real Texas market and what’s changing post-NAR settlement?

At Modern Agent Institute (MAI), we don’t just teach real estate — we live it.
Our instructors are active brokers, investors, and industry leaders who’ve closed deals, built teams, and thrived in every kind of market imaginable.

🗣️ Coach J Tip: Never learn business from people who’ve never built one.

🌟 Step 4: Compare What Makes Each School Different

💬 Coach J Tip: Don’t settle for “just another school.” Find one that sees you and builds with you.

💬 Step 5: Ask — Does This School Prepare Me for Real Life?

When you walk out of class, do you know how to:
✅ Write a contract?
✅ Negotiate an offer?
✅ Generate leads?
✅ Market yourself on social media?

If not, you’re leaving with a license — not a business.

Modern Agent Institute fills that gap.
We teach you to think like a modern entrepreneur — not just an agent.

💎 Why Modern Agent Institute Exists

Founded in Houston, Texas, Modern Agent Institute is proud to be the first Black female-owned, full-service real estate school in the state — built to empower:
🏫 High school students exploring early careers
💼 New agents launching into real estate full-time
🔁 Formerly incarcerated individuals rebuilding their lives
🌱 Special-needs and second-chance learners seeking opportunity

We don’t just sell classes — we build confidence, community, and career stability.

💪🏾 Coach J Quote: “We’re not just changing careers — we’re changing legacies.”

🚀 The MAI Difference in Action

At Modern Agent Institute, you’ll experience:
✨ Interactive, live-led classes — not boring lectures
✨ Flexible online options for busy schedules
✨ Real mentorship from active brokers
✨ Business planning & branding workshops that make you stand out
✨ A supportive community that truly wants to see you win

And once you’re licensed?
We don’t leave you hanging. You can step straight into our FastTrack to Success course — designed to help you close your first deal in 30 days or less.

🏁 Ready to Start Your Journey?

If you want a real estate school that’s personal, powerful, and built for your success — welcome to Modern Agent Institute.

📍 Based in Houston, TX | 🌐 Serving all of Texas
🎓 TREC-Approved | 💼 Empowerment-Focused

👉 Enroll today at ModernAgentInstitute.com and become part of the movement redefining real estate education.

🔑 Coach J Tip: Don’t just choose a school. Choose a legacy.