Texas Real Estate Continuing Education Courses

Online Real Estate Courses for CE & License Renewal

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

  • Texas Legal Update Part I (2024-2025) #47600

    The purpose of Legal Update I is to support Texas license holder competence through the review of recent legislative and TREC rule changes, including changes to TREC promulgated contract forms. The courses include topics relevant to the current practice of real estate in Texas.

    Course Details

    Course Overview

    The purpose of Legal Update I is to support Texas license holder competence through the review of recent legislative and TREC rule changes, including changes to TREC promulgated contract forms. The courses include topics relevant to the current practice of real estate in Texas.

    Approved States: TX

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    $25

     

    • CE Credit: 4 hours
  • Texas Legal Update Part II (2024-2025) #47601

    The purpose of Legal Update I is to support Texas license holder competence through the review of recent legislative and TREC rule changes, including changes to TREC promulgated contract forms. The courses include topics relevant to the current practice of real estate in Texas

    Course Details

    Course Overview

    The purpose of Legal Update I is to support Texas license holder competence through the review of recent legislative and TREC rule changes, including changes to TREC promulgated contract forms. The courses include topics relevant to the current practice of real estate in Texas

    Approved States: TX

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    $25

     

    • CE Credit: 4 hours
  • Broker Responsibility Course (2023-2024) #44547

    Rating: 
     4.2

    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.

    Course Details

    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

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    $59

     

    • CE Credit: 6 hours

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


Texas Real Estate Continuing Education Elective Courses

  • Building Green: A High Performance Home #45600

    Rating: 
     4.7
    Course Difficulty: 

    Learn how to identify the high performance, energy-efficient and cost effective home elements that buyers are looking for today.

    Course Details

    Course Overview

    Learn how to identify the high performance, energy-efficient and cost effective home elements that buyers are looking for today.

    Approved States: NE,OK,TX

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    $45

     

    • CE Credit: 4 hours
  • Ethics and Professional Practice #49508

    Rating: 
     4.5
    Course Difficulty: 

    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)

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    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

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    $75

     

    • CE Credit: 6 hours
  • Ethics for Realtors® #50229

    Rating: 
     4.5
    Course Difficulty: 

    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

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    2024

    $39

     

    • CE Credit: 4 hours
  • Fair Housing #46765

    Rating: 
     4.5
    Course Difficulty: 

    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

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    $75

     

    • CE Credit: 6 hours
  • Fundamentals of Commercial Real Estate #49509

    Rating: 
     4.5
    Course Difficulty: 

    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

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    $79

     

    • CE Credit: 7 hours
  • International Real Estate #45598

    Rating: 
     4.6
    Course Difficulty: 

    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: NE,OK,TX

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    $39

     

    • CE Credit: 4 hours
  • Listing and Selling Commercial Real Estate #48631

    Rating: 
     4.5
    Course Difficulty: 

    Explore the practical world of Commercial Real Estate and learn what customers expect from your relationship.

    Course Details

    Course Overview

    Explore the practical world of Commercial Real Estate and learn what customers expect from your relationship.

    Approved States: FL,OK,OR,TX

    Full Course Details

    $79

     

    • CE Credit: 6 hours
  • Methamphetamine and Real Estate #49717

    Rating: 
     4.8
    Course Difficulty: 

    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

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    $35

     

    • CE Credit: 4 hours
  • Principles of Buyer and Tenant Representation #45277

    Course Difficulty: 

    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
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    $39

     

    • CE Credit: 3 hours
  • Property Management #47987

    Rating: 
     4.8
    Course Difficulty: 

    Understanding the Role of the Property Management Company.

    Course Details

    Course Overview

    Understanding the Role of the Property Management Company.

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

    Full Course Details

    $75

     

    • CE Credit: 6 hours
  • Real Estate Investment and Management #46869

    Rating: 
     4.3
    Course Difficulty: 

    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: TX

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    $99

     

    • CE Credit: 10 hours
  • Retail Site Location Analysis #45276

    Course Difficulty: 

    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
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    $39

     

    • CE Credit: 3 hours
  • Safety First! A Guide for Real Estate Professionals #45201

    Rating: 
     4.7
    Course Difficulty: 

    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: NE,OK,TX

    Full Course Details
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    $35

     

    • CE Credit: 3 hours
  • The Ethics of Technology: Etiquette for the Age of Engage #45599

    Rating: 
     4.6
    Course Difficulty: 

    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: NE,OK,OR,TX

    Full Course Details
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    $39

     

    • CE Credit: 4 hours
    • NAR Ethics:
  • The SWS Listing Analyzer for Expired Listings #45601

    Rating: 
     4.6
    Course Difficulty: 

    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: FL,NE,OK,OR,TX

    Full Course Details

    $34

     

    • CE Credit: 3 hours

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.

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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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