To obtain a Texas Real Estate Sales Agent License, follow these steps:
Step 1: Meet the Basic Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
- Meet TREC’s (Texas Real Estate Commission) honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity standards
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Step 2: Complete 180 Hours of Pre-Licensing Education
You must complete six TREC-approved courses:
- Principles of Real Estate I – 30 hours
- Principles of Real Estate II – 30 hours
- Law of Agency – 30 hours
- Law of Contracts – 30 hours
- Promulgated Contract Forms – 30 hours
- Real Estate Finance – 30 hours
Courses can be taken online or in person through TREC-approved providers.
Step 3: Submit Your Application & Pay Fees
- Apply online at TREC’s website
- Pay the $185 application fee
Step 4: Get Fingerprinted & Pass a Background Check
- Schedule an appointment with IdentoGO and pay the $38.25 fingerprinting fee
- TREC will conduct a criminal background check
Step 5: Pass the Texas Real Estate Exam
- Schedule your exam through Pearson VUE ($43 fee)
- The test consists of:
- National Portion: 85 questions (minimum passing score: 56/85)
- State Portion: 40 questions (minimum passing score: 21/40)
- You have 4 hours to complete the exam
Step 6: Find a Sponsoring Broker
- You must work under a licensed Texas real estate broker
- Your broker must sponsor you before you can receive an active license
Step 7: Receive Your Active License
Once your application is approved and a broker sponsors you, TREC will issue your real estate sales agent license
Post-License Requirement: Continuing Education
- Before renewing your license (after two years), complete 98 hours of additional coursework (Sales Apprentice Education – SAE)
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