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We're here to help with any questions about getting started in real estate. Getting licensed in Texas is a big step, so we've gathered and answered the most common ones below.
The time it takes to get your Texas real estate license is dependent on a number of factors, though most complete the requirements within four months. Before receiving a license, you must complete a variety of steps, including an application, education, exam, fingerprints, background investigation, and sponsorship by an actively licensed Texas real estate broker.
Prior to the renewal date, one must complete the applicable Continuing Education requirements and pay the renewal fee. Continuing Education requirements may differ for those under the Sales Agent Apprentice Education (SAE) requirement.
The total cost to get a Texas real estate license depends on a number of factors. State application and related fees are around $350 for a new sales agent, and the Texas Real Estate Salesperson Exam fee is $54. Pre-Licensing coursework tuition and fees may bring the total payment beyond $1,000, depending on where you complete your coursework. Lastly, the additional 30 hour classes can be purchased for less than $250.
Complete the 60-Hr. Texas Sales Agent Failed Exam Sales Real Estate Package if you have failed both portions of the licensing exam three times and are required by TREC to complete additional education
Fill out the state application for a license and pay all the applicable fees
Complete the fingerprint requirements
Pass a background check
Successfully complete the Texas real estate exam
Obtain sponsorship by a real estate broker holding an active license
The exam is composed of 110 questions. Two and a half hours are allotted to take the exam.
For those hoping to just get started, you’ll take the required 180-Hr. Texas Salesperson courses
For those with at least four years of active experience as a licensed real estate sales agent in the state of Texas that also hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university, you’ll take the required 270-Hr. Texas Broker courses
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