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Getting a State Approved Real Estate License In Texas

October 9, 2009

A Texas real estate license opens many doors and can be easy to obtain. An interested party needs to fulfill the educational requirements, be a resident of the state of Texas and a citizen of the United States, as well as be at least eighteen years of age. The education process normally involves one-hundred-sixty hours of study which must be completed successfully prior to applying for the real estate license. Many options from many schools are available to complete the classes, either online or in the classroom. Evidence of the successful completion of the courses must be supplied, normally through a transcript; a fee of thirty dollars is required for the verification of education completion. If the requirements are confirmed as fulfilled, the fee is good for one year to give the applicant time to apply for the real estate license. The Texas Real Estate Commission will verify the prior requirements are met by the applicant prior to the rest of the application process. The fee for applying for the license is ninety-seven, which must be paid when the application is submitted and is nonrefundable. Applying for the license can be done through mail, in person or online; please note if applying online the process is sped up. If the application is submitted via mail or in person and is incomplete, the Commission will not return the application but will send a letter asking for the additional information needed. The next step in the application process is the license examination. The applicant will receive a Candidate Information Brochure which acts as the registration for the exam. After the application is received by the Texas Real Estate Commission the examination must be passed within six months. The application authorizes the Commission to investigate the applicant and may be conducted at any time after the application is received. As of 2008, all new and renewing applicants are required to give fingerprints. Scholarships are available to the applicant through real estate brokers. The Scholarship form should be filled out and submitted with the application but is not necessary at the time of application. All real estate salespersons need to have a sponsoring Texas real estate broker with an active license to practice real estate. Applicants should note that practicing real estate without a license is not permitted until an active license is obtained.

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Becoming A Licensed Real Estate Agent In Texas

August 14, 2009

Receiving a real estate license in Texas, requires a number of things for one to do. First thing one should do is receive the correct schooling. Once going through that step you then need to fill out an application to send it in. Last but not leas when one has completed those steps, one then needs to obtain sponsorship. So one may then be able to become a legal agent.

The first step in working toward getting one’s license is to get an education. Going through all the proper and required courses needed to even be considered for a license.

The next step for one to do is first have their education evaluated. One needs to show complete evidence of receiving their education. That may be proved by showing a certificate or transcript. All of this has to be done before filling out an application. When the evaluation process has been successful. One may then fill out an application for an inactive salesperson. One may do this through the online process or with a paper application. When and if the application has been accepted. One will receive a brochure called the CIB for exam registration. Providing you with the information needed to establish a time to take the exams. One has to then pass the exam at least six months from when the application has been filed.

The last and final step is obtaining sponsorship. This is needed before becoming an agent. One can do this by going to a local real estate company that can sponsor you. Although it is very important not to act as a agent before receiving sponsorship.

These steps are needed to become a texas real estate agent in the state of Texas.

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Becoming a Licensed Realtor in Texas: Step by Step

July 6, 2009

US citizens or legally admitted aliens, at least 18 years old and legal Texas residents, may apply for a real estate salesperson license from the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC). The process begins with fingerprinting through a TREC-approved vendor. Completion of the remaining steps in the proper order will insure you reach your goal in the shortest time possible.

The TREC requires satisfactory completion of 210 classroom hours from a core real estate license education provider. Acceptable providers include colleges and universities with accredited real estate programs and Texas real estate schools such as Continuing Education for Licensing, Inc. (celi-edu.com). There are 3 required core courses: Principles of Real Estate (60 hours), Law of Agency (30 hours) and Law of Contracts (30 hours). An additional 90 hours is required, 30 of which must be an additional core real estate course, and 60 of which can be core or other TREC-approved courses.

Transcripts or certificates proving successful course completion must be submitted with a Request for Evaluation of Education Documents form and a$30 processing fee. This must be done PRIOR to submitting your license application. Upon receipt of your successful evaluation (allow 10 days), you may formally apply for your license.

The application for your Inactive Salesperson License can be completed online. A non-refundable fee of $107 ($97 for the application and $10 for the Recovery Trust Account) are payable online or by check or money order. The TREC notifies you when your application has been successfully processed. You may then schedule your exam.

The Candidate Information Brochure (CIB) provides you instructions on scheduling and preparing to take your real estate license exam. You have up to 6 months from the time your application is filed, to schedule and successfully complete the exam. Exams are conducted by PSI.

A background check may be performed. Your application is also an authorization for the TREC to conduct such an investigation at its discretion. Another verification is done is to determine if a prospective licensee is in default on student loans guaranteed by The Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation (TG™). If you are in default, your application may be rejected.

Once you complete this process and successfully pass your real estate exam, you will receive a license which can then be sponsored by a TREC licensed broker. Once your license is sponsored you are ready to begin your career as a real estate salesperson.

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