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180 TREC-required hours, a broker mentor from day one, and daily live Zoom support. 40,000+ Texans licensed since 2004.
REALTOR vs. real estate license: what's the difference?
If you searched "realtor license," you're in the right place. Here's a quick clarification that will save you time.
This is what you actually need to practice real estate in Texas. TREC (the Texas Real Estate Commission) issues it after you complete 180 hours of approved coursework and pass the state exam. It's the license that lets you represent buyers and sellers legally.
REALTOR® is a membership title from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), not a license issued by TREC. Many agents join after getting licensed, but it's optional, not a legal requirement to work in real estate.
Bottom line: you need a Texas real estate sales agent license from TREC. School Estate's 180-hour TREC-approved course is the first step. A broker, not a bot, walks you through every part of it.
How licensing works in Texas.
TREC sets the requirements. School Estate handles the course, the prep, and the support. Here's the full path, start to finish.
Texas requires six specific courses totaling 180 hours. Both School Estate packages include all six, online at your own pace, with daily live Zoom study groups and a broker mentor available 7 days a week.
See full licensing stepsApply online at TREC.texas.gov and pay the state application fee. TREC reviews your eligibility, including background check requirements.
See TREC requirementsThe Texas real estate exam has two sections: National and State. School Estate's exam prep includes 2,000+ practice questions and a live weekend Exam Cram covering the entire exam.
See exam prep optionsYour license is inactive until a licensed Texas broker sponsors it. School Estate connects every graduate with brokerages including RE/MAX, Compass, Coldwell Banker, Century 21, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, and eXp.
Most students complete the 180 hours in about 7 weeks and are licensed and placed in about 10 weeks.
Compare Texas license packages.
Both packages include all 6 TREC-approved courses, full exam prep, daily live Zoom support, your mentor instructor, and a broker connection when you graduate. No upsells.
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Before you decide.
For detailed TREC requirements, see our licensing steps guide or TREC requirements page.