TX Real Estate License...
Hello, I'm wondering if anyone has advice for acquiring the classes necessary to obtain/pass tx real estate license? There's tons of classes offered online, I'm just wondering which is best for pass/fail rate and who's most reputable?
Thanks
If you are planning on practicing under a Broker, go start visiting some in your area. They will be anxious to get you in there making money for them and will be more than happy to give you all the info you need. Also, call some local Realtors and ask them what they did. There is a school where I live that does nothing but pump you full of everything you need to know to pass the test. Maybe if you ask around, you may have one too. If you don't, then after you pass the test, look into starting one of your own. They make a killing on it here - around $800 a head. But the classes are always full because the pass rate has to be 90+%. They also offer flexible classes - you can do it in two weeks or take up to a year.
I completed my classes at www.texasrealestatelicenseonline.com which is run by Texas A&M Commerce. The process was smooth and I finished the classes from my JOB in my spare time over the net. I will give you one warning though, taking classes online leaves the learning solely in your hands. If you don't take it seriously and work hard at it, you will walk away with 0 and you will not pass the state exam.
-Chris
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check out if you can jump directly to a brokers license. In CA if you have a 4 yr, degree, you can skip several steps.
Thanks!!! Very helpful.
I think I'll just go w/www.texasrealestatelicenseonline.com
I was wondering if anyone had used them. I'm not planning on being under a broker. I'm looking just to acquire my license. Also, I think you have to be a real estate agent in texas for two years prior to considering a broker. I do have a BS degree, but I'm not sure if that means much in the realm of texas real estate. :-D
You are correct about the 2 years. I have a BSEE and it didn't provide any special privledges. I do recall they offered to forgive like 30 hours of classroom training, but it didn't cost less so I saw no reason to avoid the course.
Once you get your licesnse, you may wish to find a sponsoring broker so you can benefit from your own deals. I'm currently exploring a company that provides sponsorship, an office, RE facilities, and training courses for $75/month and $150 per transaction. Seems like a steal, as I would pay more for these services seperately without having an office. I will keep you posted on how things turn out after a few deals if you're interested.
-Chris
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Chris, keep me posted, if you don't mind. My email is: **Please See My Profile**
Your in rowlett? My wife and I should be closing on a home the 30th in rowlett.
Frank
Sure thing
You'll have to send me your email through a PM or something, as it won't post on the board. I think you'll love living out here. Rowlett is a nice little country town but it only takes me 17 minutes to hit work at 635 and 75, which is super convienant. The office I'm starting work for is in Richardson, so its only about a 15 minute drive there. They also have no mandatory office time/meetings, so it looks very promissing.
-Chris
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