HOW TO GET A REAL ESTATE LICENSE IN TEXAS
SIX SIMPLE STEPS
Requirements: You must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
1
Complete 180 hours of pre-licensing education
Perry Real Estate School offers this course package completely online and completed at your own pace. Learn more about our course packages here.
2
Complete the proctored course final exams
After you finish the course, you will need to take an online proctored exam and pass with a minimum score of 70%.
3
Submit your license application
This application must be filled out and submitted to the Texas Real Estate Commission for approval. Complete the licensing process by submitting your licensing exam results to the Commission along with the license fee of $205.00. Click here for more information.
4
Complete a fingerprint background check
After you are approved to take the licensing exam, you will be required to answer a background check with your licensing application. The Commission will send instructions on how to complete the fingerprint background check. Click here for more information.
5
Pass the Texas Real Estate Licensing Exam
PearsonVue administers the in-person state licensing exam. There are 125 questions based on the content outline here. You will have 4 hours to complete the exam.
6
Get Affiliated with a Broker and start selling real estate!
Your initial application will be inactive until you affiliate with a broker. You can complete a sponsorship request using the Commission website or by submitting a sponsorship form. After your sponsorship has been approved, you can start selling real estate!