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Licensing
Announcing The Application Status Tracker
The Texas Real Estate Commission is pleased to announce the launch of our new application status tracker.
This new tool is an easy way for anyone to track the status of initial applications, reducing delays and confusion about what comes next. This, along with our name management tool, are prime examples of TREC’s focus on improved customer service and efficiency.
For now, this new tool is only available to track the progress of initial Real Estate Sales Agent applications. We will be adding other applications to this tracker in the coming months.
TREC Announces Extension For All License Holders Affected By Hurricane Harvey
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Tue, 2017-10-31 06:24In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, the Texas Real Estate Commission and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (the Agency) extended all deadlines for two months for all license holders and applicants statewide with license expiration or application deadlines in August and September. This extension ended on October 31, 2017.
2017 Legislative Update from TREC
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Thu, 2017-06-01 15:19Memorial Day was the last day of the 85th Legislative session. Several bills were filed this session relating to the agency and its license holders but not all of those bills made it through the process. Following is a summary of bills that passed both houses of the Legislature and have direct effect on license holders.
License Exams Now Available On Military Installations
Submitted by Christine Anderson on Fri, 2017-05-05 12:08The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is pleased to announce that the Texas real estate sales agent, broker, and inspector licensure exams are now conveniently available at over 200 Pearson VUE test centers as well as on military installations across the globe for service members, spouses, dependents, and contractors with authorized base access.
Residential Service Companies (Home Warranties)
Residential Service Companies, more commonly known as Home Warranty Companies, are licensed by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as part of its Service Contract Providers program. These companies offer residential service contracts (also known as home warranties) to consumers for services related to the mechanical failure or failure of an appliance or household system due to normal wear and tear of an appliance or household system. These contracts are typically offered at the point of sale of a home.
REALM Portal: Pre-Licensing Process for Education Providers
Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Thu, 2026-10-01 15:10The Real Estate and Appraiser License Management (REALM) Portal is part of the pre-licensing process for real estate sales agent and out-of-state broker applicants. This page provides guidance for education providers on the steps students should follow before applying for a license, what information students should provide to their education provider, and how providers can communicate the process to students and train staff.
How the Pre-Licensing Process Works
1. Register for a REALM Portal account
How To Return Your Inspector License To Active Status
Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Mon, 2026-09-14 15:52If your inspector license is inactive and you are ready to return to active status, you must complete the required inspector continuing education (ICE) and submit the appropriate request through the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management (REALM) Portal. The process is different depending on whether you are a professional inspector, real estate inspector, or apprentice inspector.
Before You Begin
Before requesting active status, make sure you:
How To Return Your Real Estate License To Active Status
Submitted by Sierra Pizarro on Tue, 2026-08-18 16:28If your license is inactive and you are ready to return to active status, you must complete the required continuing education (CE) and submit a request to return your license to active status through the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management (REALM) Portal.
Before You Begin
Before requesting active status, make sure you:
What Every License Holder Needs to Know About Going Inactive
Submitted by Summer Mandell on Wed, 2026-05-20 00:00An unexpected illness, a new opportunity, a change in the market, or a change in your personal life: These are all common reasons why Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) license holders may take a break from the business.
Whether your break is planned or unexpected, setting your sales agent, broker, or inspector license to inactive status before your renewal or renewing as inactive is the best move if you want return to the real estate business in the future. Here’s why.
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