Texas Real Estate Courses

Everything You Need to Know About Being a Real Estate Sales Agent in Texas

Launching your real estate career in Texas can feel daunting, we know. But don’t worry – no matter where you are in your career, we’re here to help you every step of the way.

We’ve designed a guide that covers everything you should know about getting your Texas real estate license, securing your SAE education, and maintaining your license. You can also visit our Agent Essentials blog, which includes tons of resources to help you become a successful real estate sales agent in the Lone Star State.

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Great! Have you completed your SAE (first renewal)?

Nice job! The CE Shop offers convenient education to help you get your Sales Agent License.

Sales Licensing Continuing Education

See our offerings for Sales License Continuing Education, including packages for all 18 hours of required education.

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Have you thought about getting your Broker License? The CE Shop offers all the required education for a Broker License in Texas, too.

Broker Licensing Education

Texas requires nine 30-hour courses to get your Broker License.

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Congratulations on getting your license! To stay licensed, the state of Texas requires SAE.

SAE Education

See our offerings for Texas SAE, including packages for all 98 hours of required education.

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Nice job! The CE Shop offers everything you need to renew your Broker License.

Broker License Continuing Education

See our offerings for Broker License Continuing Education, including packages for all 18 hours of required education.

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Designated Broker CE

See our offerings for Designated Broker License Continuing Education, including packages for all 18 hours of required education.

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Sales Agent Licensing Education

Our Texas Pre-Licensing packages include all 180 hours required to get your real estate license. Completing your education requirements is the first step to getting your license. See all steps »

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Sales Agent Exam Prep

Exam Prep Edge is an intuitive online study experience that will help you gain the edge in acing your exam and getting your real estate career off to the right start.

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If you've taken and failed the Texas Real Estate Licensing exam three times, you'll need to take remedial education:

Remedial Sales Licensing Education

This program includes the remedial education required by TREC when/after an applicant has failed their Texas Real Estate Licensing exam three times, as well as the practice exams that are aligned with the Pearson VUE Licensing exam.

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Online, self-paced Texas real estate courses

Your Guide to Being a Sales Agent in Texas

Why Should You Become a Sales Agent in Texas?

  • High Salary Potential. Make on average $84,008 a year as a sales agent in Texas. Or, work part-time to earn play money!
  • It's a People-Focused Industry. Enjoy networking, negotiating, and working with clients? Help others find the homes and properties of their dreams.
  • Flexible Schedule. Are you tired of your 9-5 job? Work as often or as little as you want!
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How Do You Get a Sales Agent License in Texas

  1. Complete Your Pre-Licensing Education. Complete 180 hours of approved Texas coursework. Our coursework includes six 30-hour interactive classes with a wide variety of package options to choose from.
  2. Pass the Course Exam. Finish all the course materials, meet the minimum time requirement, and pass the practice exam. Remote proctoring is available.
  3. Texas Real Estate Salesperson Examination. You will have four hours to complete a 125-question test that covers both state and national requirements, which requires answering 56 out of 85 questions correctly on the National examination, and 21 out of 40 correctly on the State examination. Check out the Texas Real Estate Candidate Handbook for more information.
  4. Find a Sponsoring Broker. Next, you’ll need a sponsoring broker. This is the final requirement before you can apply for your real estate sales agent license.
  5. Complete the Application. Finally, you’ll need to apply for your sales agent license with the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC).
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What To Do After Your Real Estate License

If you follow these steps and your application is approved, you’ll officially become a sales agent. That calls for celebration!

Eventually, you’ll need to complete your SAE and Continuing Education. You may also desire to upgrade your education to a designated broker’s license. Here's everything you need to know about both processes.

Texas Real Estate License Renewal

The CE requirements are the same for both brokers and sales agents. Both must renew their licenses every two years by the end of the month in which their licenses were initially issued. Note: If you have been made a supervisor by your broker, you must also complete the 6-hour broker responsibility course as a mandatory part of your 18 hours of CE.

A renewal notice will be sent out about 90 days before your expiration date. Until you receive this notice, you cannot renew your license.

Brokers and sales agents can renew their licenses up to six months after the expiration date. After six months and up to two years past the expiration date, you can apply for reinstatement of your license. But after two years past the expiration date, you will be required to reapply and pass the state examination again.

According to the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC), you can renew your license on inactive status without completing your CE. However, you can’t engage in real estate brokerage activity with an inactive license.

Texas Continuing Education Requirements

Sales Agents & Brokers

The TREC requires all real estate brokers and sales agents to complete continuing education. You must complete 18 credit hours of mandatory and elective CE, consisting of:

  • 11 mandatory hours
  • 7 non-legal/elective courses

If you are renewing for the first time, active or inactive, you must have 270 qualifying real estate course hours. These hours must include the 30-hour Real Estate Brokerage course to renew.

*It’s important to note that if you have been made a supervisor by your broker, you must also complete the 6-Hr. Broker Responsibility Course as a mandatory part of your 18 hours of CE. This course is for supervising brokers only. If you are a sales agent or regular broker, you don’t have to worry about it!

Fortunately, you can complete your broker CE online at your own pace.