Can I get my TX real estate license if I'm not a TX resident?
Yes, you are not required to be a Texas resident to obtain a Texas real estate license.
If you do not have an active real estate license in another state, you will have to complete the licensing process just like any other applicant. This includes completing the 180-hour pre-license course, submit a license application, get fingerprinted, and take and pass the state exam.
If you do hold an active real estate license in another state, you will have to complete the same licensing process; however, you may not have to take the national portion of the state exam. You will only be required to take the state law portion.
Please note that you must take the Texas state exam at one of the Pearson VUE testing centers located within the state of Texas. You can find a list of testing centers on the last page of the Texas Candidate Handbook.
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You must be at least 18 years old to obtain a Texas real estate brokers or salespersons license.
No, you do not need to have a high school diploma or GED to qualify for a Texas real estate license. The Texas Real Estate Commission only requires that you are at least 18 years old when it comes time to apply for your license.
Yes, you can certainly obtain a Texas real estate salespersons license if you have student loans. TREC only wants to verify that you are not delinquent on any of your student loan payments. As long as you are up to date on your student loan payments, you shouldn’t have any issues.
You are considered a lawfully admitted alien if you hold a Green card or a Permanent Resident card. A social security number is also required when completing your license application. If you hold any kind of visa, you should contact your immigration authorities and verify that you are lawfully in the U.S.
Yes, you are not required to be a Texas resident to obtain a Texas real estate license. If you hold an active real estate license in another state, you will have to complete the same licensing process just like any other applicant; however, you may not have to take the national portion of the state exam.
It is difficult to know for certain as TREC does not clearly state what actions would lead to a denial of this qualification. TREC recommends that when in doubt, you should submit a Fitness Determination form, which will allow TREC to review the circumstances surrounding your specific case.
Unfortunately, the TREC does not explicitly say what type of criminal offenses will prevent an applicant from meeting their requirement of “honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity”. TREC recommends that you submit a Fitness Determination form along with a Background History form prior to applying for a license.
In order to qualify to become a Texas real estate agent, you must satisfy the following requirements: 1) Be a U.S. citizen or a lawfully admitted alien. 2) Be at least 18 years old. 3) Meet the Texas Real Estate Commission’s qualifications for “honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity”.