Approved Real Estate Schools

There are hundreds of schools across the state and on-line where you can take your classes. Here is list of Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex schools that are approved by the Texas Real Estate Commission. 

Not all schools out there have TREC approval so check with them before investing any money. 

Also, consider the time investment. Some training institues offer an intensive two-week course, while some on-line schools offer correspondence courses to study at your own pace. Attending a college or university may take up to two semesters or 6-months to complete.

Arlington

• Champions School of Real Estate                                             (972) 316-2020
• Purvis R.E. Training Institute                                                     (800) 477-5803
• Tarrant County College SE                                                        (817) 515-6399

Dallas

• AllStar Academy of R.E.                                                            (972) 468-5142
• Champions School of Real Estate                                             (972) 316-2020
• DFW Real Estate Academy                                                       (972) 751-9935
• North Lake College                                                                    (972) 273-3464
• Texas Premier R.E. School Inc.                                                 (972) 867-7900

Fort Worth

• Champions School of Real Estate                                             (972) 316-2020
• Purvis R.E. Training Institute                                                     (800) 477-5803
• Real Estate Training and Tech.                                                 (972) 948-2860
• Kaplan Professionals School                                                     (800) 442-4593

Grapevine

• Champions School of Real Estate                                               (972) 316-2020
• Inspired Success                                                                         (817) 416-8896
• Spencer Training and Testing Dev., Inc                                      (877) 731-3080

Weatherford

• Purvis R.E. Training Institute                                                       (800) 477-5803
• Weatherford College                                                                   (800) 287-5471 *305

Online

• Kaplan Professionals Schools                                                    (800) 442-4593
• Lamar Institute of Technology                                                    (800) 950-6989
• Midwestern State University                                                       (800) 994-3040
• Texas A&M University-Commerce                                             (903) 567-1309
• Texas Real Estate Academy                                                      (877) 550-5808
• Texas Tech University                                                                (800) 522-8835
• University of Texas at Arlington                                                 (817) 272-2581
• University of Texas at Austin                                                     (800) 687-7345

Steps to becoming a real estate salesperson in the State of Texas!

If you are looking into beginning an exciting new career in Real Estate, there are a few steps to look into first.

This following information applies to the State of Texas.  http://www.trec.state.tx.us/

Overview: 

1. Fulfill education requirement.
2. File and pay for the Application for Inactive Salesperson License
3. Submit your fingerprints to the Texas Real Estate Commission and pass a background check. http://www.trec.state.tx.us/FASTPass/
4. Wait for approval from TREC before taking and passing the professional exam. PSI web site.
5. Make sure you are not in default for any student loans through Texas Guaranteed Student Loans.
6. Obtain sponsorship from a broker. Salesperson Sponsorship Form
7. Wait until your ACTIVE Texas Real Estate Commission license is in the possession of your sponsoring broker before practicing.