How Long Does it Take to Get a Real Estate License in Texas?
Obtaining your real estate salesperson license through the state of Texas involves many steps. Successful completion of license requirements can take up to a year and requires patience.
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Educational Requirements
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To obtain your real estate salesperson license in Texas, you need 210 classroom hours of core courses related to real estate principles and law.
Verification of Course Completion
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According to the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC), it can take up to 10 days to evaluate successful completion of the real estate courses needed to fulfill your educational requirement.
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Applying for License
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Once your educational requirements have been verified, you are eligible to apply for your inactive salesperson license. This process can be completed online or by paper.
Examination
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After applying for your inactive salesperson license, you must take a license examination to test your readiness as licensed real estate salesperson. You must pass this examination within six months of filing for your inactive salesperson license.
Background Check
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All applicants for a Texas real estate salesperson license must undergo a background check. While background checks typically begin the moment you file for your salesperson license, they can be delayed until you have passed your examination.
Obtaining Sponsorship
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Texas real estate salespersons are not eligible to act as real estate agents until they have received sponsorship by an active, licensed Texas real estate broker.
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