Real Estate Continuing Education Requirements
*Complete the 6 hour Broker Responsibility Course as part of your 18 hours of CE if you:
- have sponsored one or more sales agents;
- served as the designated broker for a business entity broker that sponsors sales agents; or
- have been made a supervisor of other license holders
Stay current and maintain active status with the required Real Estate Sales Agent Continuing Education (CE) Courses
Your real estate license must be renewed every two years if you are a real estate sales agent or broker. Certain continuing education courses are required as part of the renewal process and others are electives at the agent's discretion.
If you are an active salesperson or broker, we offer everything you need to complete your 18 hours of required education for every 2-year renewal period, including the required TREC Legal Update I and II Courses, plenty of elective courses to meet your 10-hour elective requirement and contract-related coursework to complete the mandatory 3-hour requirement.
Plus, if you are a salesperson who has become a supervisor in the past 6 months, REALTOR® Academy has you covered for your required 6-hour Broker Responsibility Course. We are a one-stop shop for Texas real estate continuing education online.
Sales Apprentice Education
For those renewing for the first time, 98 hours of approved Sales Apprentice Education (SAE) must be completed.
Most Popular Real Estate Continuing Education Programs
Note: Self-pace classes and in-person/live classes are provided on two different platforms. Students will create separate accounts on each platform for class registration.
Complete your Texas real estate license renewal with one convenient package. This bundle includes all 18 hours of continuing education (CE) required by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) for license renewal.
- Legal Update I - 4 hours
- Legal Update II - 4 hours
- Contracts – 3 Hours
- 7 Hours of Elective CE, OR
- Broker Responsibility – 6 Hours (required for brokers and supervisors)
This class will better enable agents to guide their clients through the 1031 process. Agents will not only learn the basics of 1031, but also leave with an enhanced understanding of the economics of the exchange, and why the math/economics in in fact out clients' primary motivation for exchanging.
This introductory course on AI for real estate marketing covers practical applications, effective writing tools, and common pitfalls. Participants will explore AI beyond ChatGPT, learn about key legal and ethical considerations, and discover resources to market more efficiently. Designed for beginners, the course empowers real estate professionals to elevate their marketing using AI.
Building on AI for Real Estate Part 1, this intermediate course explores AI-powered video marketing. Participants will use free and paid tools to create, repurpose, and enhance videos for social media, turn written content into video, and experiment with AI avatars for listings and market updates. The course also covers ethical and legal considerations to ensure responsible, effective AI-driven marketing.
Building on AI for Real Estate Parts 1 and 2, this advanced course focuses on using AI to strengthen personal and property branding on social media. Participants will create posts and ads with AI support, enhance Canva workflows, and explore tools for producing high-impact content that boosts visibility and network growth. Legal and ethical considerations remain a key focus.
Advances in marketing and advertising technology and methodology are great for business, but can be worrisome for regulators who are tasked with ensuring consumers aren't being deceived through ads and testimonials. This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and information you need to protect consumers, and to fulfill the disclosure and transparency requirements of federal law and regulations by avoiding business practices that can result in consumer confusion and deception.
This course is required for all brokers, managers and team leaders who supervise other licensees. This course addresses the regulatory aspects of the management, operation and supervision of a real estate brokerage firm in Texas. The course provides an understanding and working knowledge of the law of agency, planning and organization of business entities, requirements for written policies and procedures, records retention and control, advertising, recruitment and training of agents and the anatomy of a complaint filed with the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC).
This course offers a great introduction for buyer agents. In this course, you will learn the legal and technical aspects of buyer representation, including such things as due diligence and fiduciary duties. You will explore your risk exposure when representing buyers, as well as how a good risk management plan can help protect you and your clients. The online course includes interactive exercises and features quiz unit exam questions.
This class meets the 3 hour TREC contracts requirement for your license renewal.
This three-hour course will cover the One to Four Family Residential Contract and the forms that are commonly used when working with buyers. We will discuss what goes in the blanks, reasonable time frames, negotiable items and how to use special provisions. At the conclusion of class students should have a clear understanding of their duties and obligations to their buyers.
This class meets the 3 hour TREC contracts requirement for your license renewal.
This three-hour class focuses on the Residential Real Estate Listing Agreement, Exclusive Right to Sell. It will cover what goes in the blanks, what the seller’s responsibilities are, what the broker’s responsibilities are. The Seller’s Disclosure Notice, other notices, and forms that are commonly used in a listing will also be discussed. At the conclusion of class students should have a clear understanding of listing documents to better serve their clients.
This 3-hour contracts-related course provides a review of the rules that complies with the NAR's MLS rule change. We will discuss the 16 forms that were updated and the three (3) new forms that were created. We will walk you through the contract changes and discuss how this affects your day-to-day business.
This course provides REALTORS the information on how to assist clients in the market and selling of homes following the incapacitation or death of a homeowner. REALTORS have a critical role in helping surviving family and friends get through this complicated process. This course will also tips useful for new home buyers to understand ways to protect their investment
This course can guide you to success by helping you identify and market a short sale property and teaching you the right person to connect with at the lender. Whether you just need to sharpen your distressed property skills or are jumping in for the first time, this course is made for you.
Legal I is a required continuing education course (CE) course that all license holders are mandated to take to renew their license. This course encompasses a detailed discussion regarding various laws, regulations, and guidelines that affect real estate license holders. This four-hour course provides a strong foundation in the latest legal and ethical procedures.
*Offered in person at SABOR Four Rivers Satellite Office, New Braunfels, Texas August 25th.
Legal II is a required continuing education course (CE) course that all license holders are mandated to take to renew their license. This course encompasses a detailed discussion regarding the Canons of Professional Ethics and Conduct, water and mineral rights in Texas, and ad valorem tax best practices and guidelines.
*Offered in person at SABOR Four Rivers Satellite Office, New Braunfels, Texas August 31st.
This course will serve as an introduction to the new homes sales market for real estate sales agents. The course consists of three modules to address what a buyer's representative needs to know in order to succeed at representing buyers in the new-home sales market. Students will gain an understanding of the new home sales process and the type of services the buyer needs. They will also learn where and how to find new home sales business.
This course gives real estate professionals the practical tax knowledge they need to stay compliant and avoid costly IRS problems. Agents will learn how to manage the challenges of variable income, track expenses and deductions correctly, and classify assistants properly under IRS rules. The course also covers how to maintain accurate documentation for commissions, fees, rentals, and business expenses, as well as how to meet quarterly tax requirements and prevent underpayment penalties.
Real estate property management is the fastest-growing segment of today's real estate marketplace. In this introductory course, you will receive a comprehensive overview of what major duties and responsibilities are assigned to a property manager, explore the economics of the rental business, and learn the biggest risks and liabilities associated with managing rental properties.
This course provides real estate brokers and team leaders with a clear, practical understanding of payroll compliance and worker classification. Participants will learn how to properly distinguish employees from independent contractors using IRS guidelines, understand payroll tax and withholding responsibilities, and choose the right payroll systems to stay compliant. The training also covers the most common payroll mistakes that put brokerages at legal and financial risk, as well as the documentation and record-keeping required to pass an audit. By the end of the course, brokers will know how to protect their business, avoid costly violations, and maintain a compliant payroll process.
To equip real estate agents with strategies to build a thriving business by leveraging relationships. Agents will learn to implement client management systems, develop personalized communication plans, and utilize targeted marketing to ensure a steady pipeline of referrals and repeat business.
This course gives real estate professionals the practical tax knowledge they need to stay compliant and avoid costly IRS problems. Agents will learn how to manage the challenges of variable income, track expenses and deductions correctly, and classify assistants properly under IRS rules. The course also covers how to maintain accurate documentation for commissions, fees, rentals, and business expenses, as well as how to meet quarterly tax requirements and prevent underpayment penalties. Participants will gain clear steps for interpreting IRS notices—such as CP2000 letters—and responding on time. Finally, the course provides simple record-keeping systems, 1099 reporting guidance, and directions on when to seek professional tax help to protect their business and financial stability.
In today’s competitive real estate market, eye-catching visuals are essential for attracting clients and showcasing properties. Create & Captivate: Canva for Real Estate Agents is a beginner-friendly workshop designed to help realtors create professional and engaging marketing materials—without needing any graphic design experience!
The 89th Texas Legislature addressed several important issues affecting real estate statewide. Related legislation has been signed into law, including SB 2349 (effective Sept, 1, 2025) and SB 1968 (effective Jan. 1, 2026). These bills directly impact consumers and licensees. This course is designed to address these changes to the Texas Real Estate Licensing Act and bring awareness to licensees who are the boots on the ground working with buyers and sellers in a dynamic and changing real estate environment.
*Offered in person at SABOR Four Rivers Satellite Office, New Braunfels, Texas August 18th.
An understanding of the property tax system is essential to the career of any real estate agent in Texas. This course will provide licensees with a solid foundation of understanding of the ad valorem property tax system in Texas. County Appraisal Districts (CAD), local taxing authorities, tax exemptions, and the tax protest system will be examined. Agents will be able to explain how the system works, what resources are available to the public, and the basics of the protest process to clients.
This course reviews the most widely used TREC and TAR forms needed to conduct real estate transactions. Included are various sales contracts and a wide range of addendum. This course teaches the proper use and completion of these forms and provides a comprehensive view of the types of contracts available for use in real estate transactions. It will also cover how to handle updates and changes to contract forms, along with other related documents and addenda. The intent of tis course is to provide insight on the importance of using correct form(s) to ensure a successful transaction for the agent and client.
This four-hour course teaches students how to accurately answer questions and guide clients in making appropriate decisions concerning buying, selling, and assessing the impact water has on property.
