Real Estate

To be eligible to apply for a real estate Salesperson License, an individual must be a citizen of the United States or a lawfully admitted alien, 18 years of age or older, and a legal resident of Texas. He/she must also furnish the Commission satisfactory evidence of successfully completing the following education: 

• Principles of Real Estate core real estate course (60 classroom hours) 
• Law of Agency core real estate course (30 classroom hours) 
• Law of Contracts core real estate course (30 classroom hours)
• An additional three related courses (90 classroom hours) acceptable to the Texas Real Estate Commission. 

Both core and related courses are available through online instruction.

Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) now requires exams to be taken in the presence of a qualified, eligible Proctor to qualify for a certificate of completion. Additional fees may apply.  Students are responsible for making their own arrangements for testing.  For VC Testing Center services, please call (361) 582-2589. 

TREC requires that students with any criminal offenses, unpaid judgment, had discipline taken against a professional or occupational license, or have performed unlicensed activity, consider submitting a completed Moral Character Determination Form before applying for a license.