TEXAS REAL ESTATE SALES AGENT LICENSING COURSES
LET US BE YOUR #1 CHOICE FOR TEXAS Real Estate LicensING CourseS!
STEP 1
Complete The Required Courses
STEP 2
File Your Application to TREC
STEP 3
TREC Eligibility & Exam Reservation
STEP 4
Background Check & Fingerprinting
STEP 5
Exam Prep
Requirements To Become A Texas Real Estate Sales Agent
To apply for a Texas Real Estate Sales Agent license, you must: (1) be a citizen of the United States or a lawfully admitted alien; (2) be at least 18 years of age or older; and (3) meet TREC's qualifications for honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity. If you have a criminal offenses or unpaid judgements, or you are unsure if you meet any of these requirements, consider completing and submitting the TREC "Fitness Determination" form. This is a cost-effective alternative to the regular application, examination, and education requirements. If you have no criminal offenses or a pending application with TREC, there's no need to submit a Fitness Determination form. Visit the TREC website for more information on fitness determination.
Step 1: Complete the TREC Required COURSES
If you are interested in completing all of the necessary courses to become a Texas real estate sales agent, Continuing Education for Licensing, Inc. (C.E.L.I.) offers a discounted course package that contains all 180 hours (6 courses) necessary to be eligible and ready for the Texas real estate licensing exam.
This package includes:
- Principles of Real Estate I
- Principles of Real Estate II
- Law of Agency
- Law of Contracts
- Promulgated Contract Forms
- Real Estate Finance
- OPTIONAL: Exam Prep
Estimated Time:
3-6 Weeks
Estimated Cost:
$696.00 - $775.00
Step 2: File Your Application to TREC
You now need to submit your application for licensure! After completing the required courses, you will complete and submit the online "Application for Inactive Sales Agent License" (available on TREC's website). Complete instructions will be provided to you on how to submit the application, fee, and course completion certificates to TREC. Submitting your application will get the process started.
Estimated Time:
7-14 Business Days
Estimated Cost:
$150 TREC Application Fee
$55 Miscellaneos Fees
Step 3: TREC Eligibility & Exam Reservation
Once your application has been accepted and approved by TREC (provided that you have met all qualifications), you will receive a notification letter of eligibility to sit for the state exam. This letter will contain your unique TREC ID # and will also provide instructions on how to make your examination reservation. Please ensure that you have your TREC ID # available when making your exam reservation.
Estimated Time:
7-14 Business Days
Estimated Cost:
$43 Exam Fee
Step 4: File Background Check and Fingerprints
Any person applying for or renewing a license with TREC must provide fingerprints for a criminal history check. The fingerprint process is easy and can be done in a few short steps; therefore, while you are waiting to take your state exam, this is a great time to go ahead and get this step completed! Your notification letter from TREC will contain information on completing this step. Again, you will need to have your TREC ID # available for this step.
Estimated Time:
7-14 Days
Estimated Cost:
$38.25
Step 5: Complete Exam Prep
To maximize your chances of success on the licensing exam, we highly recommended that if you have not done so already to register for our exam prep. Additionally, take the time to review your notes, with a focus on any areas where you may have been weak. One advantage of completing our program is that you have access to textbooks that can assist you in your exam preparation. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and increase your chances of passing the licensing exam.
Estimated Time:
Allow Plenty of Time to Complete
Estimated Cost:
$99.00
Congratulations! By following the above steps, you will be well on your way to becoming a licensed texas real estate sales agent! view our discounted packages or individual courses below:
6 COURSE
DISCOUNTED PACKAGE:
$696.00 $937.00
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This package includes the following mandatory qualifying courses:
- #121: Principles I - 30 hours
- #122: Principles II - 30 hours
- #1151: Law of Agency - 30 hours
- #1251: Law of Contracts - 30 hours
- #351: Promulgated Forms - 30 hours
- #451: Finance I - 30 hours
- OPTIONAL: Exam Prep
PRINCIPLES PACKAGE:
PRINCIPLES I & II (60 HOURS)
$276.00 $308.00
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This package includes the following mandatory qualifying courses:
- #121: Principles I - 30 hours
- #122: Principles II - 30 hours
Individual Qualifying Real Estate Courses
To attain a Texas Real Estate License, you must complete the courses listed below, which are mandated by TREC. By purchasing these courses together in one of the packages mentioned above, you can take advantage of a discounted rate.
#121 - PRINCIPLES OF REAL ESTATE I:
30 HOURS (QUALIFYING)
$145.00
This course will help students understand the dynamics of the real estate industry. The following topics will be explored:
- Introduction to Real Estate
- Real Property
- The Real Estate Market
- Concepts of Home Ownership
- Real Estate Brokerage and the Law of Agency
- Fair Housing Laws and Ethical Practices
- The Real Estate License Act
- Interests in Real Estate
- How Home Ownership is Held
- Legal Descriptions
- Real Estate Taxes and Other Liens
- Real Estate Contracts
- Listing Agreements
#122 - PRINCIPLES OF REAL ESTATE II:
30 HOURS (QUALIFYING)
$145.00
This course will help students understand the dynamics of the real estate industry. The following topics will be explored:
- Real Estate Appraisal
- Real Estate Financing Principles and
- Practice
- Transfer of Title
- Title Records
- Real Estate Mathematics
- Closing the Real Estate Transaction
- Leases
- Property Management
- Real Estate Specializations
- Land Use and Green Initiatives
- Real Estate Investment
#1151 - LAW OF AGENCY:
30 HOURS (QUALIFYING)
$145.00
This course focuses on the application of laws involving real estate transactions, including purchase, lease, rental, and sale of a property. You will also learn about the principal-agent relationship, the disclosure of agency, the fiduciary and other duties, employment law, deceptive trade practices, and listing or buying representation procedures.
#1251 - LAW OF CONTRACTS:
30 HOURS (QUALIFYING)
$145.00
The law of contracts course includes content from the Texas contract law, real estate law, contracts, transaction problems, and finances. Also ownership rights, contingencies, conveyance of title, addenda and amendments, and common contract mistakes.
#351 - PROMULGATED FORMS:
30 HOURS (QUALIFYING)
$145.00
This course will cover important practices in preparing and reviewing offers for parties. You will learn the importance of not only filling in the forms but also understanding what is in the preprinted portion of the contracts and forms promulgated by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC.)
#451 - REAL ESTATE FINANCE:
30 HOURS (QUALIFYING)
$145.00
This course covers the real estate finance industry and also provides guidance for financing. Some of the topics discussed in this course are:
- The Nature and Cycle of Real Estate Finance
- Money and the Monetary System
- Additional Government Influence
- The Secondary Mortgage Market
- Sources of Funds
- Instruments of Real Estate Finance
- Real Estate Financing Programs
- Government Loans
- Processing Real Estate Loans
- Defaults and Foreclosures
Our Texas Real Estate Licensing Discounted Package Programs
NEW SALES AGENT REAL ESTATE COURSES
TEXAS REAL ESTATE LICENSE
Become a real estate agent in Texas and start a new, fulfilling career. Being licensed to sell real estate is not only an economically driven career but it’s also emotionally rewarding because you ultimately help people find the place that they will call home. There are few jobs or careers out there that can have such a great impact on people, and being a real estate agent is one of them.
While becoming successful in this industry requires sacrifice and hard work, establishing yourself as a licensed real estate agent has many benefits.
Income
Connections
Growth
Time
BENEFITS OF BECOMING A REAL ESTATE AGENT IN TEXAS
Real estate, like any other profession, has its pros and cons. While the pros outweigh the cons by a long shot, we thought it would be fair to show a more honest approach to the industry.
Income
Income as a real estate agent has many variables that can affect how much you make. According to some statistics, an agent new to the profession can make anywhere from 50k to 60k a year on average with many seasoned agents making well over $100k a year.
Working in real estate can sometimes start slowly, especially depending on market conditions but you have to remember that this career is about connections and looking for the right niche for you. Once you are able to learn the ropes of the industry and have enough knowledge and connections, you could end up with a very profitable, rewarding, and satisfying career!
Connections
People who are interested in business, investments, and economic growth, can greatly benefit from becoming a real estate professional for the simple reason that you get to meet like-minded people that can help you boost your career. You don’t necessarily have to be a full-time real estate agent to see the benefits of this. Many agents work on weekends and days off as a second job for extra income and the possibility of meeting the right people.
Growth
There are so many career opportunities in the real estate industry that it’s almost impossible to make a decision right away. Some paths can lead you to become a real estate broker and start your own firm in order to hire other agents to work for you, which can greatly increase your income. Other paths can lead you through the investment route since you are able to see new opportunities as they arise in the property listings that are most of the time exclusive to real estate agents.
Time
Yes, in the real estate industry, the more you work the more you can make — it’s simple. However, one of the great things about being a real estate agent is that you make your own hours and you work as much or as little as you want. You can create a schedule around times that you are going to be busy with other activities, which can make this career perfect for you if you are looking to study more or continue other studies.
If you are interested in becoming a Texas real estate sales agent, Continuing Education for Licensing, Inc. is here to provide you with an outstanding education that can help you pass your real estate exam and receive your license so you can begin your new career. If you have any questions about our courses or program, please feel free to contact us and one of our career advisors will be more than happy to assist you. Now, if you are ready to get started, you can click the button below to register and get started!
More Information About Texas Real Estate Sales Agent Licensing
What’s a Real Estate Sales Agent?
A sales agent is a person who is licensed by the Real Estate Commission to act as an agent on behalf of a real estate broker and their clients. A sales agent must be sponsored by a licensed Broker in order to perform any act of real estate services.
To obtain a license, you must meet the following TREC requirements:
- You must be a citizen of the United States or be a lawfully admitted alien
- You must be 18 years of age or older
- You must meet the TREC’s qualifications for honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity
You can request a Fitness Determination (FD) before you apply for a license if you have any criminal offenses, unpaid judgments, etc. The FD process is significantly cheaper than paying for an application, examination, and education necessary to receive a license if you do not meet TREC's fitness qualifications for honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity.
Included In Our Courses
The registration fees of our courses include enrollment in the selected course(s) for 120 days. Also included in the registration fee are textbooks and related course materials, all shipped to you promptly. They are yours to keep and are an invaluable tool while preparing for the licensing exam.
After completing the required 180 hours, we recommend signing up for one of our Exam Prep. The Exam Prep will help you solidify your knowledge and overcome fears and anxiety you may have prior to taking the test.
We offer discounted packages that include the 180 hours worth of required courses for all our students as well as the individual courses in case you are in need of one in particular.
Once you have completed education and feel confident about the exam, create an account with the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) to submit your application. The real estate agent licensing exams are administered by PearsonVUE.
Unsure where to start? Give us a call, our career advisors would love to set you on the right track to start your Texas Real Estate career!
