Home Study Licensing Syllabus

The Home Study Solution package includes immediate access to PDF study material. 

• The PDF textbook material is located in your Learning Management System (LMS) account home page. 

• Course textbook PDF's can be located within the online component for each course under study tools. 

• Download these PDFs and save to your computer for easy study access. 

• If you purchased add-on print textbooks, those will be shipped to you upon purchase.  

• The workbook PDF's for the National and Texas Exam Prep Online courses are located within each specific exam prep course link. Click on the specific course, click on the yellow Online course icon, and locate your workbook in the first Course Resource area (within the Course Orientation section). You may need to hit the + sign to locate and expand the Course Resources. 

• Download these PDFs to your computer for easy study access. 

 The Principles of Real Estate I/II courses set the foundation for your Texas home study real estate licensing education.  We have found that home study students who set a regular study schedule perform better than those who do not.  

Principles of Real Estate I Home Study courses utilizes the Modern Real Estate Practice in Texas PDF textbook.  Please have this textbook available for reading assignments. 

Note: Errata information for Modern Real Estate Practice in Texas textbook can be located, here. 

• Begin with the online component (located in your LMS) - Modern Real Estate Practice in Texas Principles I Online Component, which contains the roadmap for completing your course in compliance with the Texas Real Estate Commission's requirements.

• Complete the reading assignments in your textbook as directed in the online component.  In some units, you may have additional reading to complete online.

• Once you have completed the reading assignments in your textbook return to the online component and complete any necessary quizzes, practice activities, and scenario exercises. You must also complete and pass each unit exam in the online component. 

•  You will know you have completed the course requirements when all components on your Dashboard page (under Required For Completion) have the green check-mark icon appearing and are no longer grayed out. If the check mark does not appear or any of the icons are gray in color, you have not completed the course.  

• Upon completion of all reading assignments, quizzes, scenario exercises, practice activities, and unit exams, you will be eligible to take your proctored final exam for completion of the course. 

Important: Per TREC Regulations, you cannot register and complete a course on the same day.  At least twice the number of credit hours for which the course is approved for must have elapsed since you registered for the course. In addition, Texas has a maximum study limit of no more than 12 hours per day.

Proctored Final Exam - Don't Forget!

Once all units have been completed in the online component, the last step necessary to complete this course is to take and pass your Principles of Real Estate I proctored final exam. 

There are TWO options for taking your proctored final exam for completion of the course. 

1. You may arrange your own third party proctor to take your Kaplan online final exam. 

• • Your proctor must be a disinterested third party with no financial or emotional interest in your passing the exam.  Your supervisor, a subordinate, a coworker, a neighbor, or a family member may NOT serve as your exam proctor. 

  • After your course has been completed, the Proctored Exam icon will become accessible on your course dashboard. When you click the Proctored Exam icon, a form will pop up. You and your chosen proctor must read this form and complete all required fields and submit the form electronically. At that time the exam will become accessible. 

    • You must use a computer or a laptop (no phones or tablets) and a reliable internet connection (a hard-wired connection--rather than Wi-Fi-- is recommended to ensure the best possible connectivity).

    •  You should use Google Chrome as your internet browser.

    • Test your connection prior to the event by visiting this link and following the on-screen instructions.  If you have technical difficulties, please contact our Technical Support Team (800) 636-9517.

    • After passing the exam, both you and the proctor must read the affirmation statements and check the “I affirm” checkboxes to complete the exam attempt.

    • You then must go back to the Dashboard and click the “Affidavit” icon. You must accept your affidavit to ensure your course is considered complete and so we can process and release your completion certificate.

2. 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 to take your proctored exam, here.

     • • You must have a microphone, speakers, or a headset, and a video camera (webcam). The proctor must be able to see and hear you at all times (and vice versa).

• • •  You will be asked to scan your camera around your testing area so the proctor can confirm you do not have any available exam aids (open books, additional monitors, etc.).

    • You will be asked to share your screen so the proctor can confirm that you do not have any additional browser tabs open that might aid in your exam.

    • You must have a state-issued identification card (you will be asked to hold it up to your camera and show it to the proctor at the time of the exam so the proctor can confirm your identity.)

    • You must use a computer or a laptop (no phones or tablets) and a reliable internet connection (a hard-wired connection--rather than Wi-Fi-- is recommended to ensure the best possible connectivity).

    •  You should use Google Chrome as your internet browser.

    • Test your connection prior to the event by visiting this link and following the on-screen instructions.  If you have technical difficulties, please contact our Technical Support Team (800) 636-9517.

    • After passing the exam, both you and the proctor must read the affirmation statements and check the “I affirm” checkboxes to complete the exam attempt.

    • You then must go back to the Dashboard and click the “Affidavit” icon. You must accept your affidavit to ensure your course is considered complete and so we can process and release your completion certificate.

    • Your proctor should give you the permission to exit the virtual classroom. Closing the virtual classroom browser window/tab will exit you from the virtual classroom.

Note: If you do not provide 24-hour notice to cancel/reschedule, do not attend your session or if no unlocked test is available you will then be required to contact Customer Support to schedule your next proctoring session and pay a $25 fee to schedule. 

Important Things to Know about taking the final exam:

• All course final exams MUST be proctored.

• Each final exam consists of a 60-question, multiple-choice online exam. 

• Each final exam requires a passing score of 70% or higher.  

• When taking the exam, you have the option to check questions for review.  However, you will not be able to review any questions until all questions have been answered. 

• If you do not pass a final exam after 2 attempts or you do not take your 2nd exam attempt within 90 days of the 1st attempt, per TREC Rule §535.65(i), you will be required to complete the course again. To ensure you have enough time for a 2nd exam attempt, please make sure to review your course expiration date and plan your studies accordingly.  

Once the final exam is passed, complete the affidavit, and download a copy of your certificate.  Now begin working on your next course, Principles of Real Estate II. 

 The Principles of Real Estate II course continues to build upon what you learned in Principles of Real Estate I.  We have found that home study students who continue to set a regular study schedule perform better than those who do not.  

The Principles of Real Estate II Home Study course utilizes the Modern Real Estate Practice in Texas PDF textbook.  Please have this textbook available for reading assignments. 

• Begin with the online component (located in your LMS) - Modern Real Estate Practice in Texas Principles II Online Component, which contains the roadmap for completing your course in compliance with the Texas Real Estate Commission's requirements.

• Complete the reading assignments in your textbook as directed in the online component.  In some units, you may have additional reading to complete online.

• Once you have completed the reading assignments in your textbook return to the online component and complete any necessary quizzes, practice activities, and scenario exercises. You must also complete and pass each unit exam in the online component. 

•  You will know you have completed the course requirements when all components on your Dashboard page (under Required For Completion) have the green check-mark icon appearing and are no longer grayed out. If the check mark does not appear or any of the icons are gray in color, you have not completed the course.  

• Upon completion of all reading assignments, quizzes, scenario exercises, practice activities, and unit exams, you will be eligible to take your proctored final exam for completion of the course. 

Important: Per TREC Regulations, you cannot register and complete a course on the same day.  At least twice the number of credit hours for which the course is approved for must have elapsed since you registered for the course. In addition, Texas has a maximum study limit of no more than 12 hours per day.

Proctored Final Exam - Don't Forget!

Once all units have been completed in the online component, the last step necessary to complete this course is to take and pass your Principles of Real Estate II proctored final exam. 

As a reminder, there are two options for taking your proctored final exam for completion of the course.  

• You may arrange your own third party proctor to take your Kaplan online final exam. 

• Kaplan can proctor your online final exam virtually. 

Please refer back to your Principles of Real Estate I course information for detailed instructions on taking your online proctored exams. 

Important Things to remember about taking the final exam:

• All course final exams MUST be proctored.

• Each final exam consists of a 60-question, multiple-choice online exam. 

• Each final exam requires a passing score of 70% or higher.  

• When taking the exam, you have the option to check questions for review.  However, you will not be able to review any questions until all questions have been answered. 

• If you do not pass a final exam after 2 attempts or you do not take your 2nd exam attempt within 90 days of the 1st attempt, per TREC Rule §535.65(i), you will be required to complete the course again. To ensure you have enough time for a 2nd exam attempt, please make sure to review your course expiration date and plan your studies accordingly.  

Once the final exam is passed, complete the affidavit, and download a copy of your certificate.  Now begin working on your next course, Real Estate Law of Agency. 

 The Law of Agency course continues to build upon what you learned in Principles of Real Estate II.  We have found that home study students who continue to  set a regular study schedule perform better than those who do not.  

The Law of Agency Home Study course utilizes the Texas Real Estate Agency PDF textbook.  Please have this textbook available for reading assignments. 

• Begin with the online component (located in your LMS) - Texas Real Estate Agency Online Component, which contains the roadmap for completing your course in compliance with the Texas Real Estate Commission's requirements.

• Complete the reading assignments in your textbook as directed in the online component.  In some units, you may have additional reading to complete online.

• Once you have completed the reading assignments in your textbook return to the online component and complete any necessary quizzes, practice activities, and scenario exercises. You must also complete and pass each unit exam in the online component. 

•  You will know you have completed the course requirements when all components on your Dashboard page (under Required For Completion) have the green check-mark icon appearing and are no longer grayed out. If the check mark does not appear or any of the icons are gray in color, you have not completed the course.  

• Upon completion of all reading assignments, quizzes, scenario exercises, practice activities, and unit exams, you will be eligible to take your proctored final exam for completion of the course. 

Important: Per TREC Regulations, you cannot register and complete a course on the same day.  At least twice the number of credit hours for which the course is approved for must have elapsed since you registered for the course. In addition, Texas has a maximum study limit of no more than 12 hours per day.

Proctored Final Exam - Don't Forget!

Once all units have been completed in the online component, the last step necessary to complete this course is to take and pass your Law of Agency proctored final exam. 

As a reminder, there are two options for taking your proctored final exam for completion of the course.  

• You may arrange your own third party proctor to take your Kaplan online final exam. 

• Kaplan can proctor your online final exam virtually. 

Please refer back to your Principles of Real Estate I course information for detailed instructions on taking your online proctored exams. 

Important Things to remember about taking the final exam:

• All course final exams MUST be proctored.

• Each final exam consists of a 60-question, multiple-choice online exam. 

• Each final exam requires a passing score of 70% or higher.  

• When taking the exam, you have the option to check questions for review.  However, you will not be able to review any questions until all questions have been answered. 

• If you do not pass a final exam after 2 attempts or you do not take your 2nd exam attempt within 90 days of the 1st attempt, per TREC Rule §535.65(i), you will be required to complete the course again. To ensure you have enough time for a 2nd exam attempt, please make sure to review your course expiration date and plan your studies accordingly.  

Once the final exam is passed, complete the affidavit, and download a copy of your certificate.  Now begin working on your next course, Real Estate Finance. 

 The Real Estate Finance course continues to build upon what you learned in Real Estate Law of Agency.  We have found that home study students who continue to set a regular study schedule perform better than those who do not.  

The Real Estate Finance Home Study course utilizes the Essentials of Real Estate Finance PDF textbook.  Please have this textbook available for reading assignments. 

• Begin with the online component (located in your LMS) - Texas Essentials of Real Estate Finance Online Component, which contains the roadmap for completing this course in compliance with the Texas Real Estate Commission's requirements.

• Complete the reading assignments in your textbook as directed in the online component.  In some units, you may have additional reading to complete online.

• Once you have completed the reading assignments in your textbook return to the online component and complete any necessary quizzes, practice activities, and scenario exercises. You must also complete and pass each unit exam in the online component. 

•  You will know you have completed the course requirements when all components on your Dashboard page (under Required For Completion) have the green check-mark icon appearing and are no longer grayed out. If the check mark does not appear or any of the icons are gray in color, you have not completed the course.  

• Upon completion of all reading assignments, quizzes, scenario exercises, practice activities, and unit exams, you will be eligible to take your proctored final exam for completion of the course. 

Important: Per TREC Regulations, you cannot register and complete a course on the same day.  At least twice the number of credit hours for which the course is approved for must have elapsed since you registered for the course. In addition, Texas has a maximum study limit of no more than 12 hours per day.

Proctored Final Exam - Don't Forget!

Once all units have been completed in the online component, the last step necessary to complete this course is to take and pass your Real Estate Finance proctored final exam. 

As a reminder, there are two options for taking your proctored final exam for completion of the course.  

• You may arrange your own third party proctor to take your Kaplan online final exam. 

• Kaplan can proctor your online final exam virtually. 

Please refer back to your Principles of Real Estate I course information for detailed instructions on taking your online proctored exams. 

Important Things to remember about taking the final exam:

• All course final exams MUST be proctored.

• Each final exam consists of a 60-question, multiple-choice online exam. 

• Each final exam requires a passing score of 70% or higher.  

• When taking the exam, you have the option to check questions for review.  However, you will not be able to review any questions until all questions have been answered. 

• If you do not pass a final exam after 2 attempts or you do not take your 2nd exam attempt within 90 days of the 1st attempt, per TREC Rule §535.65(i), you will be required to complete the course again. To ensure you have enough time for a 2nd exam attempt, please make sure to review your course expiration date and plan your studies accordingly.  

Once the final exam is passed, complete the affidavit, and download a copy of your certificate.  Now begin working on your next course, Real Estate Law of Contracts. 

 The Texas Law of Contracts course continues to build upon what you learned in Real Estate Finance.  We have found that home study students who continue to set a regular study schedule perform better than those who do not.  

The Law of Contracts Home Study course utilizes the Texas Law of Contracts PDF textbook.  Please have this textbook available for reading assignments. 

• Begin with the online component (located in your LMS) - Texas Law of Contracts Online Component, which contains the roadmap for completing this course in compliance with the Texas Real Estate Commission's requirements.

• Complete the reading assignments in your textbook as directed in the online component.  In some units, you may have additional reading to complete online.

• Once you have completed the reading assignments in your textbook return to the online component and complete any necessary quizzes, practice activities, and scenario exercises. You must also complete and pass each unit exam in the online component. 

•  You will know you have completed the course requirements when all components on your Dashboard page (under Required For Completion) have the green check-mark icon appearing and are no longer grayed out. If the check mark does not appear or any of the icons are gray in color, you have not completed the course.  

• Upon completion of all reading assignments, quizzes, scenario exercises, practice activities, and unit exams, you will be eligible to take your proctored final exam for completion of the course. 

Important: Per TREC Regulations, you cannot register and complete a course on the same day.  At least twice the number of credit hours for which the course is approved for must have elapsed since you registered for the course. In addition, Texas has a maximum study limit of no more than 12 hours per day.

Proctored Final Exam - Don't Forget!

Once all units have been completed in the online component, the last step necessary to complete this course is to take and pass your Law of Contracts proctored final exam. 

As a reminder, there are two options for taking your proctored final exam for completion of the course.  

• You may arrange your own third party proctor to take your Kaplan online final exam. 

• Kaplan can proctor your online final exam virtually. 

Please refer back to your Principles of Real Estate I course information for detailed instructions on taking your online proctored exams. 

Important Things to remember about taking the final exam:

• All course final exams MUST be proctored.

• Each final exam consists of a 60-question, multiple-choice online exam. 

• Each final exam requires a passing score of 70% or higher.  

• When taking the exam, you have the option to check questions for review.  However, you will not be able to review any questions until all questions have been answered. 

• If you do not pass a final exam after 2 attempts or you do not take your 2nd exam attempt within 90 days of the 1st attempt, per TREC Rule §535.65(i), you will be required to complete the course again. To ensure you have enough time for a 2nd exam attempt, please make sure to review your course expiration date and plan your studies accordingly.  

Once the final exam is passed, complete the affidavit, and download a copy of your certificate.  Now begin working on your next course, Promulgated Contract Forms.

The Promulgated Contract Forms course is your last course. Congratulations, you are almost done!  We have found that home study students who continue to set a regular study schedule perform better than those who do not.  

The Promulgated Contract Forms Home Study course utilizes the Texas Promulgated Forms PDF textbook and Texas Promulgated Forms Supplement PDF.  Please have this material available for reading assignments. 

Note: Errata information for Promulgated Forms  5th edition can be located, here. Errata information for Promulgated Forms Supplement can be located, here.

• Begin with the online component (located in your LMS) - Texas Promulgated Forms Online Component, which contains the roadmap for completing this course in compliance with the Texas Real Estate Commission's requirements.

• Complete the reading assignments in your textbook as directed in the online component.  In some units, you may have additional reading to complete online.

• Once you have completed the reading assignments in your textbook return to the online component and complete any necessary quizzes, practice activities, and scenario exercises. You must also complete and pass each unit exam in the online component. 

•  You will know you have completed the course requirements when all components on your Dashboard page (under Required For Completion) have the green check-mark icon appearing and are no longer grayed out. If the check mark does not appear or any of the icons are gray in color, you have not completed the course.  

• Upon completion of all reading assignments, quizzes, scenario exercises, practice activities, and unit exams, you will be eligible to take your proctored final exam for completion of the course. 

Important: Per TREC Regulations, you cannot register and complete a course on the same day.  At least twice the number of credit hours for which the course is approved for must have elapsed since you registered for the course. In addition, Texas has a maximum study limit of no more than 12 hours per day.

Proctored Final Exam - Don't Forget!

Once all units have been completed in the online component, the last step necessary to complete this course is to take and pass your Promulgated Contract Forms proctored final exam. 

As a reminder, there are two options for taking your proctored final exam for completion of the course.  

• You may arrange your own third party proctor to take your Kaplan online final exam. 

• Kaplan can proctor your online final exam virtually. 

Please refer back to your Principles of Real Estate I course information for detailed instructions on taking your online proctored exams. 

Important Things to remember about taking the final exam:

• All course final exams MUST be proctored.

• Each final exam consists of a 60-question, multiple-choice online exam. 

• Each final exam requires a passing score of 70% or higher.  

• When taking the exam, you have the option to check questions for review.  However, you will not be able to review any questions until all questions have been answered. 

• If you do not pass a final exam after 2 attempts or you do not take your 2nd exam attempt within 90 days of the 1st attempt, per TREC Rule §535.65(i), you will be required to complete the course again. To ensure you have enough time for a 2nd exam attempt, please make sure to review your course expiration date and plan your studies accordingly.  

CONGRATULATIONS - You are now ready to apply for your Texas Sales Agent examination!

Now that you have passed all six 30-hour courses required by TREC to meet the real estate licensing requirements you are ready to apply for your state exam. 

 There are two ways you can apply for the Texas Sales Agent exam. 

Submit Your Sales Agent Application 

• You may submit your application and $185.00 licensing fee online through Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) website, here.  

  • Click on "Become Licensed" at the top of the page then select "Real Estate Sales Agent" from the dropdown menu. 

  • Under "File Your Application" click on the Online Services link. 

  • Click on "Begin Here For Sign-up" under New User.

  • Follow the instructions to set up a new account by completing all required information.

• You may also apply by mail.  The paper application information for a sales agent can be found, here.

As a reminder all Texas real estate license applicants are considered inactive until sponsored by a Texas Real Estate Broker. Once you pass the state and national exams and find a sponsoring Broker, you are considered an active Real Estate Sales Agent in the state of Texas 

Submit Qualifying Education

• After submitting your Sales Agent application online or by mail send your Kaplan certificates of completion to TREC.  You may email your certificates to TREC at - documents@trec.texas.gov or your can fax your certificates to TREC at 512-936-3864. 

• Once your application has been submitted and all necessary documentation received by TREC, it can take up to 14 days to receive a response back.

• Check the status of your application on TREC’s Application Status Tracker, here.

If you have determined who your Sponsoring Broker will be you may submit your Broker Sponsorship form at any time via TREC's Online Services, here. As a reminder, you must be sponsored by a licensed active Texas Real Estate Broker to work in Texas. Your license will not be active until this step has been completed. 

Schedule Your Licensing Exam

• • Once the application requirements are met, TREC will send candidates an eligibility letter which includes a TREC ID number that candidates will need to register for their examination.

  • Licensing exams are administered by Pearson VUE. You can schedule, reschedule, or cancel your exam via the link found, here or you may call to schedule your exam at 800-997-1248.

  • When making an exam reservation, you must have the following information

  • Legal name 

  • Physical mailing address, email address, and daytime telephone number 

  • TREC-ID number provided on the eligibility letter received from TREC 

  • The name of the examination(s) 

  • The preferred examination date and test center location

  • Exam fee $43.00

• Please be advised that the PearsonVue testing centers are not required to provide calculators.  Some do as a convenience; however, you should take your own.  The PearsonVue handbook (https://home.pearsonvue.com/getattachment/13b8b731-89d0-4e94-8e61-95bdaaef21cc/Texas%20Real%20Estate%20Candidate%20Handbook.aspx) states that, " Calculators are not required; however, they are recommended. Acceptable calculators include hand-held, battery, or solar-powered financial calculators used in real estate, finance, accounting, and business. The acceptable financial calculator may have storage capabilities but must not contain alpha characters. Alpha characters are considered to be ABC, DEF similar to a cell phone. Exceptions are mathematical symbols such as “cos” or “sin.” Calculator malfunctions are not grounds for challenging examination results or requesting additional examination time. NOTE: Calculators are NOT provided by the test center staff. 

Fingerprinting and Background Check

• Pursuant to §1101.3521 of the Texas Real Estate License Act, any person applying for a broker or sales agent license must be fingerprinted and pass a background check before a license will be issued.

• Morpho Trust is the vendor used to collect and submit fingerprints for background checks on behalf of TREC. 

• Fingerprints must be on file with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) so a background check can be performed. Electronic fingerprinting information can be found, here. 

The Exam Prep course contains a National Real Estate Exam Prep Online Video Course and a State Exam Prep Online Video Course.  Your course resources are found within the course in your LMS.  You will utilize the exam prep workbook PDFs, pre-tests, and post-tests.  This course will prepare you to take your licensing exams.  We recommend breaking this course into 2 days for the National and 2 days for the State.  Follow the instructions for the National information and repeat the same process for your State Exam Prep course.    

National Day 1:

Taking the Pre-Test

• Block off 2 hours and take the pre-test:

  • In your LMS, go to the National Real Estate Exam Prep Online Video Course and take the National Real Estate Exam Prep Pre-Test.

    • You will need a piece of scratch paper, a pencil, and a calculator while taking your exams.

• After completing your Pre-Test:

  • Review every question.  Know why the right answer is right and why the wrong answer is wrong. 

  • Analyze the performance tracker results for each exam and note which areas were the weakest.

  • Write down specific questions you have after taking each exam.

National Real Estate Exam Prep Online Video Course

• You will need your National Real Estate Exam Prep Workbook PDF (you can print this out), a highlighter, a pen, and any questions you may have from the pre-test.

• Watch the online video and highlight and star the tested areas in your exam prep book.  Look up any questions that were challenging when you took your pre-test.

• Review the National Exam Prep workbook and your test results.  Use the QBank to take practice tests to strengthen your weak areas.  

• Understand the concepts.  Know why the right answer is right and why the wrong answer is wrong.

National Day 2:  

Taking the Post-test

• Block off two hours and take the National Exam Prep Post-Test in the LMS.

• Compare your post-test results to the pre-test results.  

• Review the performance tracker for each exam and note which areas were the weakest.

• Determine your weak areas and create practice quizzes for those areas in the QBank.

• If you score below 80%, go back and review the material.

• If you score 80% or higher, you are ready to pass the National exams!

• Repeat this process for your State Real Estate Exam Prep course.

  • If you score 80% or higher, you are ready to pass your State exam!

• Don't cram the night before your scheduled exam. Get a good night's sleep so you are well-rested on exam day.

• Know where you are going and arrive at the testing center at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled testing time. 

• Bring two forms of  valid (not expired) ID. You must bring a primary ID such as driver's license, passport, or military ID card AND a secondary form of identification such as a social security card or debit card.  

• Eat a meal or have a snack before the exam. You do not want to be hungry during your examination.

• Begin the exam by answering only those questions which you are certain of, leaving the others for later.  Return to the remaining questions after completing the ones you are certain of. 

• Guess if you are uncertain by using the process of elimination. Never leave any question unanswered. 

• We want to hear from you! Please let us know when you pass.