Real Estate Sales Apprentice Education (SAE) Requirements for First Renewal
Complete 90 hours of post-licensing education by the expiration of the initial licensing period (end of first 2 years)
Complete 4 hours of TREC's Legal Update I
Complete 4 hours of TREC's Legal Update I
Agents who have been made a supervisor by their broker must also complete the 6-hour Broker Responsibility Course
Your first stop to maintaining your Texas Real Estate License!
Your real estate license must be renewed every two years if you are a real estate sales agent or broker. SAE courses are for Real Estate Sales Agents renewing their license for the very first time. Our SAE courses contain the latest information and useful topics to help you not only keep your Texas Real Estate license active but also improve your industry knowledge.
Most Popular Real Estate SAE Programs
All instructor led pre-licensing courses are delivered through LIVE Online (ZOOM), In-Person, or Self-Paced.
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.
- GRI: Business Skills - 30 hours
- GRI: Contracts to Close - 30 hours
- GRI: Brokerage - 30 hours
- Legal Update I - 4 hours
- Legal Update II - 4 hours
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).
Increase your knowledge with seller services, buyer services, technology, and environment and green building.
The Texas-specific Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation is obtained by attending an intensive series of courses that total 90 hours of classroom instruction. The designation includes courses on marketing, finance, and brokerage
Topics include professional standards, policies and procedures, brokerage and agency relationships, and business development.
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.
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.
In this course, you'll learn everything you need to know about starting and operating a real estate brokerage business: how to plan for and organize the firm, both structurally and financially; how to effectively staff, train, and manage your organization; how to position your firm for success and growth through detailed market planning and analysis.
Topics include fundamentals of commercial real estate finance and economics The Texas Accredited Commercial Specialist certification teaches you how to represent clients, perform market analyses, negotiate, and understand property development and management. The TACS will also equip you with skills in marketing and business development. This certification shows that you've pursued an intensive course of study in commercial real estate and that you're dedicated to providing the highest level of service to clients.
Commercial Real Estate Property Development. Topics include commercial leasing, property development, and appraisal valuation methods. The Texas Accredited Commercial Specialist certification teaches you how to represent clients, perform market analyses, negotiate, and understand property development and management. The TACS will also equip you with skills in marketing and business development. This certification shows that you've pursued an intensive course of study in commercial real estate and that you're dedicated to providing the highest level of service to clients.
Topics include assessing the merits of investment property, appropriate contract forms and addenda, and how to develop a self-aware business plan.The Texas Accredited Commercial Specialist certification teaches you how to represent clients, perform market analyses, negotiate, and understand property development and management. The TACS will also equip you with skills in marketing and business development. This certification shows that you've pursued an intensive course of study in commercial real estate and that you're dedicated to providing the highest level of service to clients.