VanEd (Van Education Center), an approved TREC Provider (CE# 235) provides all the required real estate continuing education courses you need to renew your Texas real estate license and expand your knowledge of current industry trends. All of our courses meet the most current standards.

We offer the mandatory TREC 4-hour Legal Update I and II courses, the required 6-hour Broker Responsibility course (for agents who have been made a supervisor by their broker and for brokers who have sponsored one or more sales agents, served as the designated broker for a business entity broker that sponsors sales agents, or have been made a supervisor of other license holders), and a 3-hours contract-related course.

Online Texas Real Estate CE Courses & Packages

Non-Elective (Mandatory) Continuing Education Courses

Broker Responsibility Course (2021-2022) #39962 Course

Broker Responsibility Course (2021-2022) #39962

Course Overview

This real estate course addresses the regulatory aspects of the management, operation and supervision of a real estate brokerage firm in Texas. This course is required by TREC for most Broker License renewals.

Approved States: TX

Full Details

CE Credit: 6 hrs

eBook: $5

Real Estate License Renewal Packages (A Significant Discount to the Individual Courses)

  • Texas Real Estate License Renewal Package

    • CE Credit: 18 hours

  • Texas Broker Responsibility Package

    • CE Credit: 18 hours

Texas Real Estate Continuing Education Elective Courses

    • CE Credit: 4 hours
    • eBook: $5

  • Ethics and Professional Practice #43848

    Content Updated Each Year!
    Covers the interpretation and application of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. This is the only required course in the GRI program, and many local associations require this course as a condition of membership (check with local board for specific requirements)

    Course Details

    Course Overview

    Content Updated Each Year!
    Covers the interpretation and application of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. This is the only required course in the GRI program, and many local associations require this course as a condition of membership (check with local board for specific requirements)

    Approved States: NE,OK,OR,TX,WY

    Full Course Details

    $75

    • CE Credit: 6 hours
    • eBook: $5

  • Ethics for Realtors® #44484

    Updated with New REALTOR® Code!
    This 4-hour Mandatory Ethics Course was revised to meet the current code and is one of the courses used to meet the Quadrennial Ethics requirement for REALTORS®. (Note: Check with your local board or association for compliance.)

    Course Details

    Course Overview

    Updated with New REALTOR® Code!
    This 4-hour Mandatory Ethics Course was revised to meet the current code and is one of the courses used to meet the Quadrennial Ethics requirement for REALTORS®. (Note: Check with your local board or association for compliance.)

    Approved States: NE,OK,OR,TX

    Full Course Details

    • CE Credit: 4 hours
    • eBook: $5

  • Fair Housing #41798

    Topics include a review of discriminatory trends, federal and state fair housing laws, mortgage lending, diversity, testing and working with public attitudes.

    Course Details

    Course Overview

    Topics include a review of discriminatory trends, federal and state fair housing laws, mortgage lending, diversity, testing and working with public attitudes.

    Approved States: NE,OK,OR,TX

    Full Course Details

    $75

    • CE Credit: 6 hours
    • eBook: $5

  • Fundamentals of Commercial Real Estate #43849

    Learn what areas of the market commercial real estate covers and how real estate agents work with the various individuals involved.

    Course Details

    Course Overview

    Learn what areas of the market commercial real estate covers and how real estate agents work with the various individuals involved.

    Approved States: FL,NE,OK,OR,TX

    Full Course Details

    $79

    • CE Credit: 7 hours
    • eBook: $5

  • International Real Estate #41132

    The course covers the elements of a typical international transaction, as well as focuses on ensuring that the activities of the real estate practitioner and of the international citizen are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

    Course Details

    Course Overview

    The course covers the elements of a typical international transaction, as well as focuses on ensuring that the activities of the real estate practitioner and of the international citizen are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

    Approved States: CO,NE,OK,TX

    Full Course Details

    $39

    • CE Credit: 4 hours
    • eBook: $5
    • CE Credit: 6 hours
    • eBook: $5

  • Methamphetamine and Real Estate #43996

    Learn what 'meth' is, where it comes from, and the impact of methamphetamine production and abuse in the real estate market.

    Course Details

    Course Overview

    Learn what 'meth' is, where it comes from, and the impact of methamphetamine production and abuse in the real estate market.

    Approved States: NE,OK,OR,TX

    Full Course Details

    • CE Credit: 4 hours
    • eBook: $5

  • Principles of Buyer and Tenant Representation #40389

    This course presents an overview on the basics of the Buyer/Tenant Broker's role in the Office, Industrial and Retail sectors as well as the purchase or leasing of land for construction. It provides the Broker with additional tools, better equipping her to represent her Clients in those sectors. The Broker will be introduced to proven systems that reduce site risk for the brick-and-mortar retailer.

    Course Details

    Course Overview

    This course presents an overview on the basics of the Buyer/Tenant Broker's role in the Office, Industrial and Retail sectors as well as the purchase or leasing of land for construction. It provides the Broker with additional tools, better equipping her to represent her Clients in those sectors. The Broker will be introduced to proven systems that reduce site risk for the brick-and-mortar retailer.

    Approved States: CO,OK,TX

    Full Course Details

    • CE Credit: 3 hours
    • eBook: $5
    • CE Credit: 6 hours
    • eBook: $5

  • Real Estate Investment and Management #41862

    This course concentrates on methods used to evaluate all types of investment properties and the Management of investment real estate.

    Course Details

    Course Overview

    This course concentrates on methods used to evaluate all types of investment properties and the Management of investment real estate.

    Approved States: CO,FL,NE,TX,WY

    Full Course Details

    $99

    • CE Credit: 10 hours
    • eBook: $10

  • Retail Site Location Analysis #40388

    This is an advanced course designed for the experienced broker to teach the student the skills necessary to reduce risk in the site location process and to zero in on the best location for his or her retail client. This Course is written from the perspective of a former Corporate Real Estate Director who worked from a custom Site Location Model for each of the brands, and how he converted those models into a simple system that can be customized for any retail client. The Course will teach the skills used by the Real Estate Directors for National Franchise Brands.

    Course Details

    Course Overview

    This is an advanced course designed for the experienced broker to teach the student the skills necessary to reduce risk in the site location process and to zero in on the best location for his or her retail client. This Course is written from the perspective of a former Corporate Real Estate Director who worked from a custom Site Location Model for each of the brands, and how he converted those models into a simple system that can be customized for any retail client. The Course will teach the skills used by the Real Estate Directors for National Franchise Brands.

    Approved States: CO,OK,TX

    Full Course Details

    • CE Credit: 3 hours
    • eBook: $5

  • Safety First! A Guide for Real Estate Professionals #40600

    It might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about real estate, but for those working in the industry, it is essential to be aware of and protect yourself from danger, risk, or injury, be it on your home turf or among the clients and customers you work so hard to serve.

    Course Details

    Course Overview

    It might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about real estate, but for those working in the industry, it is essential to be aware of and protect yourself from danger, risk, or injury, be it on your home turf or among the clients and customers you work so hard to serve.

    Approved States: CO,NE,OK,TX

    Full Course Details

    • CE Credit: 3 hours
    • eBook: $5

  • The Ethics of Technology: Etiquette for the Age of Engage #41130

    Includes Recent Code Updates!
    This course is designed to meet the REALTORS® Code of Ethics Training (formerly known as the Quadrennial Requirement) and also to give guidance to all real estate professionals working in online and social media.

    Course Details

    Course Overview

    Includes Recent Code Updates!
    This course is designed to meet the REALTORS® Code of Ethics Training (formerly known as the Quadrennial Requirement) and also to give guidance to all real estate professionals working in online and social media.

    Approved States: CO,NE,OK,OR,TX

    Full Course Details

    • CE Credit: 4 hours
    • eBook: $5
    • NAR Ethics:

  • The SWS Listing Analyzer for Expired Listings #41133

    This course was created to help you SELL expired listings. Not GET expired listings (although it may help do that, too), but actually SELL them…
    written by nationally recognized author and top selling broker Jennifer Allan-Hagedorn of www.SellWithSoul.com, this course will present a process for analyzing an expired listing in hopes of understanding what went wrong the first (or second or third) go-around.

    Course Details

    Course Overview

    This course was created to help you SELL expired listings. Not GET expired listings (although it may help do that, too), but actually SELL them…
    written by nationally recognized author and top selling broker Jennifer Allan-Hagedorn of www.SellWithSoul.com, this course will present a process for analyzing an expired listing in hopes of understanding what went wrong the first (or second or third) go-around.

    Approved States: CO,FL,NE,OK,OR,TX

    Full Course Details

    $34

    • CE Credit: 3 hours
    • eBook: $5

Texas Real Estate License Renewal Requirements

How to Renew a Texas Real Estate License

Infographic: How to Renew a Texas Real Estate License

Licensees in the state of Texas are required by TREC to complete a total of 18 hours of continuing education (CE) courses every two year licensing period. Of these, all licensees must take the 4-hour Legal Update 1 and the 4-hour Legal Update 2 course. Effective February 1, 2021, sales agents and brokers are required to complete 3 hours in contract-related coursework as part of the 18 hourse of CE required to renew a license.

A broker who sponsors sales agents, the designated broker of a business entity, or a sales agent who is a delegated supervisor of one or more license holders during the current license cycle must also complete a 6-hour broker responsibility course as part of the 18-hour CE requirement.

Full License Renewal Information

Who Must Take the Broker Responsibility Course?

The 6-hour Broker Responsibility course is required of sales agents who have been made a supervisor by a broker. All brokers must also complete this course if they have sponsored one or more sales agents, served as the designated broker for a business entity that sponsors sales agents, or has been made a supervisor of other license holders during the license renewal cycle. This course may be purchased individually, or as part of the 18-Hour Broker Responsibility package listed below.

First-Time License Renewal for New Sales Agents

Within two years of obtaining your real estate license for the first time, you must have a total of 270 qualifying real estate course hours, 4 hours of TREC's Legal Update I, and 4 hours of TREC's Legal Update II posted to your license record prior to submitting your renewal. If you have been made a supervisor by your broker, you must also complete the 6-hour Broker Responsbility course to renew.

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