Texas Real Estate Licensing Syllabus
Welcome to Kaplan's Real Estate Licensing Program. This how-to guide was created to assist you in navigating your licensing study program and preparing you for the state licensing exam.
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Important Announcement
Important Announcement
Beginning the week of October 14, 2024, we are implementing an update to your program:
Exam Prep: National Laws (additional time for Broker Scenario questions)
These live online classes are held every other Saturday. Starting on 10/19 they will be held from 10 am - 3 pm CT. The last hour of the course will focus on broker scenario questions.
LEARN Math (additional time)
Since Math can be a challenging subject, we’ve added 30 minutes to our LEARN Math sessions. Sessions meet every other Friday from 7:00 - 8:30 pm CT.
LEARN TX (new category in the Community Forum)
A new category for Texas students has been added to the Real Estate Student Community! Visit the community to connect with fellow students, ask questions, and explore state-specific topics.
Welcome
Welcome
At Kaplan Real Estate Education, we are always striving to provide you with the most up-to-date and exam-focused content and programs available. Your success is our mission! We have created this course syllabus as a roadmap for your success.
Reading your course syllabus is essential for setting yourself up for success in the program. It provides clarity on expectations, guidelines, important attendance policies, and course structure. It allows you to manage your time effectively and perform to the best of your abilities.
Studies have shown that repetitive learning significantly increases the memory performance for detailed and associative information. With this in mind, our LEARN and Exam Prep sessions are designed so you can decide when you want/need the information. You may choose to preview the information you are about to study or review the information you just learned in your online course. Choose the stream that works best for your schedule!
We are here to help you succeed in your education and career!
We are here to help you succeed in your education and career!
If you have any questions, please reach out.
If you have any questions, please reach out.
Important Information Before You Begin
Important Information Before You Begin
Verify your correct Legal Name and your personal information is correct (as necessary for your state)
Please verify that you have registered using your full legal name, as it appears on your government-issued ID, as well as the correct personal information. This will ensure the accuracy of your certificates of completion upon passing your final exam(s).
If you did not register using your full legal name, or your personal information needs to be corrected, please get in touch with Customer Support PRIOR to taking your final exams and applying for your state exam.
If the name on your Kaplan certificate and photo ID do not align, the testing provider will prohibit you from taking the examination. Failure to set this up correctly may result in applications being flagged as incomplete and subsequently lost in the system.
All students will have six months to complete their course from the date of purchase.
Mandatory Online Component
Each licensing course includes a mandatory online component as part of your coursework in the LMS. The online component tracks your progress and mastery of the subject matter. You must complete all textbook reading assignments, interactive exercises, and practice quizzes within each unit before you can progress to the unit exam. Per TREC requirements, you must score 100% on the unit exam before progressing to the next unit within the same course. If you do not score 100% on the unit exam, additional questions will be presented until a score of 100% is met.
Proctored Exams
Once all units within a course have been completed in the online component, you will be eligible to take your online Proctored Final Exam. All course final exams MUST be proctored. There are two options available for proctoring.
You may arrange your own third-party proctor to take your Kaplan online final exam.
Kaplan can proctor your online final exam virtually. To schedule a Kaplan proctored exam, please visit the self-enrollment page upon completion of your course (including completion of your course online component) and register, here.
Please refer to the Principles of Real Estate I - Course 1 dropdown in your course syllabus for detailed instructions outlining the proctoring requirements.
Steps to Obtain Your License
Steps to Obtain Your License
Must be at least 18 years of age
Before you apply for a license, you can request the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) determine whether your fitness meets TREC's qualifications for honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity.
Consider requesting a Fitness Determination before applying for the license.
Citizen of the United States or lawfully admitted alien
Complete 180-Hours of Licensing Education
Successfully complete the following courses and final exams
Principles of Real Estate I (30 hours)
Principles of Real Estate II (30 hours)
Real Estate Law of Agency (30 hours)
Real Estate Finance (30 hours)
Real Estate Law of Contracts (30 hours)
Promulgated Contract Forms (30 hours)
Obtaining a Sponsoring Broker
In order to practice as a Real Estate Sales Agent in Texas, you must be sponsored by a licensed Texas Real Estate Broker.
You will be issued an Inactive license until you are sponsored by an active Texas-licensed broker.
You and your sponsor will need to complete and submit the online Sponsorship Form to TREC.
You may take your education, apply for a license, and receive an inactive Sales Agent license without a sponsoring broker.
File your application and fees with the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC)
After completing the required 180 hours of licensing education, submit your application and fees via TREC's Online Services, here. Don't forget to include your certificates of completion from Kaplan.
Once all the application requirements have been met, TREC will send examinee candidates an eligibility letter which includes a TREC ID number that will be required to register to take the licensing exam with the testing provider, Pearson VUE.
You must successfully pass the exam within 1 year of the date the application is submitted or the application and fees will expire.
Note: All forms can be downloaded at www.trec.texas.gov or you may complete this process online.
Active or inactive initial license?
You will need to decide if you wish to receive an active or inactive license.
To apply for an active license to practice real estate, include with your initial submission the Sales Agent Sponsorship Form-1 form signed by a licensed Texas real estate broker.
To apply for an inactive license, submit only the Inactive Salesperson Application forms then submit the Sponsorship form once you have determined your status.
Get Your Fingerprints Taken and Pass Your Background Check
Any person applying for a license with TREC must provide fingerprints for a criminal background check. See TREC's website for fingerprinting specifics, here.
Follow TREC's instructions on how to submit your fingerprints for review.
A license will not be issued if the background check has not been passed.
Prepare for the Licensing Exam
The Texas licensing exam is administered by a third-party testing provider, Pearson VUE.
To pass, you will need a score of 70% or higher.
While waiting to receive your eligibility letter from TREC, which may take up to four weeks, begin preparing for the state exam.
Ensure you are fully prepared by taking Kaplan's highly-rated Exam Prep Course.
Take the Exam and Receive your State License
Once you receive your eligibility letter from TREC you may sign-up for your licensing exam with Pearson VUE. The eligibility letter will contain instructions for scheduling your exam.
Once you have passed the state exam, and your fingerprints are on file, you will receive an Active or Inactive Salesperson License via email from TREC.
TX Real Estate Candidate Handbook
TX Real Estate Candidate Handbook
TX Real Estate Candidate Handbook
Please click the above link to access the student bulletin. You will need to review this to ensure you have all of the required information to be successful in your program.
Contact Us
Contact Us
We are here to help you on your education journey. Here are some important teams that can help you along the way:
Customer Support Team
Phone: 800.636.9517
Email: restudentsupport@kaplan.com
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm CT.
Contact for help regarding: printing a certificate, upgrading your package, locating/tracking materials, or requesting a transfer.
Technical Support Team
Phone: 888.213.5124
Email: REtechsupport@kaplan.com
Contact for help regarding: accessing or viewing your courses or exam, assistance with online education.
Instructor Support Team
Email: releadinstructortx@kaplan.com
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm CT or by appointment
Contact for help regarding: questions involving content.
Community Forum
Website: https://community.kaplan.com/realestate/
Kaplan Real Estate Community (KREC) creates one place for students to ask questions, find answers, engage with our expert instructors, and network with other Kaplan students at any time of day. Access the Community Forum from your LMS through Your Live Online Learning HUB.
We are here for you and are committed to doing our part so you can achieve your goals!
We are here for you and are committed to doing our part so you can achieve your goals!
Course FAQs
Course FAQs
What is the Live Online Learning HUB?
Your Live Online Learning HUB is your portal to all of your live LEARN classes. It contains your Live Online calendar, the necessary Zoom links to attend the sessions, your class resources, and access to the Community Forum.
What can I expect from a live LEARN session?
Live LEARN sessions complement your online licensing program. A live instructor offers a concentrated review or preview of the most challenging topics essential for success on test day.
Why would I go to the same LEARN session more than once?
Studies have shown that repetitive learning significantly increases the memory performance for detailed and associative information. With this in mind, our LEARN sessions are designed so you can decide when you want/need the information. You may choose to preview the information you are about to study or review the information you just learned in your online course.
What is the difference between an Evergreen course and a Reiteration course?
An Evergreen course has multiple sessions that repeat. (Ex; session 1, 2, 3, 4, then starts over)
A Reiteration course is the same course that repeats. (Ex; session 1 on Monday, session 1 on Wednesday)
How do I access my Live Online Courses?
Access your course through your Learning Management System (LMS) by selecting the name of the course. Once in the course, select the course folder, click Start Course, then click Join to enter the Zoom online classroom.
Pro-Tip: Arrive 5-10 min prior to class to ensure your camera and microphone are working properly.
Test your live online connection here.
For tech issues, please contact Tech Support.
Can I earn my completion certificates by only attending LEARN sessions?
No. You must complete your required online course to earn your course completion certificates. LEARN sessions are supplemental to your online course.
How long do I have to finish my courses?
You have 6 months to complete your courses
The Access End date is listed under each course name on your LMS
Can I re-take courses?
As long as you are in your enrollment period, you can retake a course. Please contact Customer Support to enroll in a re-take course.
Are extensions available?
We understand life happens and sometimes, 6 months is not long enough. Therefore, we offer extension packages. Please be aware that enrollments may not exceed 12 months from the original date of purchase.
Where do I find my Course Completion Certificates?
Log in to your LMS. At the top right, click "My Account". Your course completion certificates will be housed under the completions tab.
What do I do with my Course Completion Certificates?
You must provide your Course Completion Certificate(s) when you take your Licensing Exams at the third-party testing provider (PSI or PearsonVUE).
How do I schedule a Kaplan proctoring session to take my Final Exam?
Students can self-enroll in a virtual proctoring session once they complete their course by registering, here.
To ensure the best proctoring experience, it is recommended that you enroll later in the day or the day after you complete your course.
How do I complete my Fingerprints and Background check?
Schedule fingerprinting through the vendor MorphoTrust. More information about fingerprinting can be located on TREC's website, here.
How do I apply for my State Exam?
Please refer to the Applying for the Texas Sales Agent Exam drop-down in your course syllabus for detailed instructions outlining the application process.
Tell me about the State Exam.
The Texas Pearson VUE Salesperson exam is divided into two sections.
The National portion of the exam consists of 80 multiple-choice questions and 5 unscored questions
The exam is timed and you will have 150 minutes to complete the national section of the exam.
To pass you must answer 56 questions (70% or higher) correctly.
The State portion of the exam consists of 30 multiple-choice questions and 10 unscored questions.
The exam is timed and you will have 90 minutes to complete the state section of the exam.
To pass you must answer 21 questions (70% or higher) correctly.
The unscored questions are experimental and do not count against your final score.
The exams are qualifying in nature which means when you complete the exams you will receive a score report with a "pass" or "fail".
Candidates who pass the examination and have cleared their background check will receive their license document via email from TREC within 5 - 10 business days.
Candidates who do not pass the exam will receive a report with a numeric score providing additional information on the failed portion of their exam. Candidates will also be provided information about retaking the exam. This must be done within one year from the date the application was filed with TREC.
Candidates who do not pass will have three attempts to pass both portions of the exam prior to the expiration of their application.
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