If you need to change the designated broker for a business entity or return a business entity to active status, you can complete the process through the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management (REALM) Portal.

Before you begin, make sure you have the required documents ready to upload, including:

• Proof of managing authority.
• Proof of ownership or errors and omissions (E&O) insurance documentation.

Follow these steps to submit your request:

To place your license on inactive status, log in to the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management (REALM) Portal and follow these steps:

You can request a copy of your license directly through your REALM Portal account in just a few steps:

1. Log in to your REALM Portal account and go to My Records.
2. Locate your license and click Amendment on the same row.
3. In the Type of Change Request dropdown, select License Reprint, then click Continue.
4. Check the confirmation box and click Continue.
5. On the confirmation page, submit your request.

A copy of your license will be emailed to you.

How to Change and Accept Sponsorship Requests

Brokers and sales agents can request and accept sponsorship changes in the REALM Portal. As long as the sponsorship appears correctly in the REALM Portal, it is considered effective—even if it has not yet updated in the License Holder Search on the website. Please note it can take a few hours before the changes appear in the REALM Portal and on the license holder search. 

Once effective, license holders may: 

Business Entity Registration

License holders have the option to register LLCs and S-Corporations (S-Corps) with TREC for the sole purpose of receiving compensation, as long as those entities meet certain requirements.

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) is launching a new webinar series to help license holders and applicants better understand how to use the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management (REALM) Portal. These live sessions will provide step-by-step guidance on common tasks in the portal, highlight frequent mistakes, and give participants the opportunity to ask questions in real time.

Pin Your Licenses to Renew, Manage Sponsorships, and More

Brokers and sales agents must pin their license record to their REALM Portal account before managing sponsorships. If you are experiencing issues with renewals, sponsorships, or don't see your license number in your REALM Portal account, this should be your first step.

To ensure proper access:

Fulfill Your Requirements

• Become a Real Estate Sales Agent
• Become an Individual Real Estate Broker
• Become a Business Entity Real Estate Broker

Create a REALM Portal Account

You can update your business contact information and legal name directly in the REALM Portal:

1. Log in to your REALM Portal account.

2. Go to the Licenses tab.

3. Select Amendment.

4. From the Type of Change Request dropdown menu, select Update Contact Info/Legal Name Change.

On the next screen, you can:

When to Renew Your License or Registration

Existing license and registration holders will receive an email from TREC when they are able to initiate the renewal process in the Real Estate and Appraiser License Management Portal. The renewal option will not appear in your REALM Portal until your renewal window opens. 

You are able to renew