Question 1
A Texas broker agrees to represent both the buyer and the seller in the same transaction. Which role must the broker take?
The Texas real estate exam
Two portions in one 4-hour sitting at Pearson VUE: 80 scored national questions and 40 scored Texas law questions. You need 56 and 28 right.
| National portion | 85 questions (80 scored, 5 unscored), 150 minutes |
|---|---|
| State portion | 50 questions (40 scored, 10 unscored), 90 minutes |
| To pass | 56 of 80 national and 28 of 40 state |
| Exam fee | $58 an attempt, paid to Pearson VUE |
| License application | $206, paid to TREC |
| Fingerprints | $37, paid to IDEMIA (first time only) |
| Education first | 180 classroom hours: six 30-hour courses |
| License term | 2 years, then renew |
| Licensed by | TREC |
Texas real estate exam dates and cost
There are no set exam dates. Once TREC approves you, you book any open appointment at a Pearson VUE test center.
| Exam, each attempt (Pearson VUE) | $58 |
|---|---|
| Sales agent application (TREC) | $206 |
| Fingerprints (IDEMIA, first time only) | $37 |
| In all | $301 in state fees, before your courses |
Booking, step by step
- Finish your 180 hours and file your application with TREC.
- Wait for TREC's eligibility letter with your ID number.
- Book Pearson VUE online or at (800) 997-1248, at least 24 hours ahead. No walk-ins.
- Change or cancel at least 48 hours ahead, or lose the fee.
- Fail a portion and you retake only that one, after 24 hours, within a year of filing your application.
- After three failed attempts, TREC asks for 30 more hours of education, or 60 if you failed both portions.
Getting licensed in Texas
- Finish the six qualifying courses (180 hours).
- Apply to TREC ($206); the application lasts one year.
- Get fingerprinted for the background check ($37 to IDEMIA).
- Pass both portions at Pearson VUE. Fail one, and you retake only that one.
- Find a sponsoring broker to make your license active.
What the Texas law questions cover
- Commission duties and powers (3 questions)
- Licensing (3)
- Standards of conduct (9)
- Agency and brokerage, including the intermediary role (11)
- Contracts, promulgated forms and seller disclosure (9)
- Special topics: community property, homestead, DTPA and more (5)
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Question 2
A Texas seller of a single-family home never gave the buyer the seller's disclosure notice before the contract. The buyer receives it a week later. What may the buyer do?
The math, step by step
Prorations and closing statements come up on every state’s exam. Both calculators show the steps an exam explanation would.
Questions people ask
How many questions are on the Texas real estate exam?
120 scored questions in two portions: 80 national and 40 Texas law. The exam adds 15 unscored pretest questions, so you answer 135 in all, in 240 minutes.
What score do you need to pass the Texas real estate exam?
56 of the 80 scored national questions and 28 of the 40 scored state questions. Each portion is passed separately.
What if I fail one portion?
You retake only the portion you failed, within a year of filing your application. After three failures, TREC requires 30 more hours of education, or 60 if you failed both portions.
How much does the Texas real estate exam cost?
$58 an attempt, paid to Pearson VUE when you book. Getting licensed also costs $206 for the TREC application and $37 for fingerprints, plus your 180 hours of courses.
When can I take the Texas real estate exam?
Any day Pearson VUE has an open appointment, once TREC has sent your eligibility letter. Book at least 24 hours ahead; there are no walk-ins.
How long does a Texas real estate license last?
Two years. Before your first renewal you complete 98 hours of Sales Agent Apprentice Education; after that, 18 hours of continuing education every two years.
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