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Thinking about

a career

In real estate?

A Step by step guide to

getting your real estate

license in Texas.

4630 N. Loop 1604 W., Suite 313San Antonio, TX 78249

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WELCOME!So you are curious about a career in real estate…and who isn’t? HGTV makes real estate seem like a glamorous and easy way to make boat loads of money. In reality, things are different than they appear on TV – it takes hard work, a serious time commitment and the right attitude to be successful.

In this guide, you will find the steps to become a licensed real estate agent in Texas ad some advise on selecting a real estate brokerage.

1. Sign-up for an approved 180-hour licensing course.Once you’ve decided to get your license, you will need to take a Texas approved 180 hour real estate licensing classes. You have the option to take the classes online or in person.Which option you choose will depend on how you learn best and now much time you have to commit to the classes. We’ve seen agents experience success with both.

Here are some links for both online and live, in person classes.

https://www.realestatelicense.com/real-estate-license/tx/

https://www.schoolestate.com/texas-real-estate-sales-agent/

https://www.kapre.com/real-estate-courses/texas/

For additional information on licensing requirements, visit the Texas Real Estate Commission website at:

https://www.trec.texas.gov/become-licensed/sales-agent

4630 N. Loop 1604 W., Suite 313San Antonio, TX 78249

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Step By Step Guide to Getting yourReal Estate License in Texas:

Step By Step Guide to Getting yourReal Estate License in Texas:

2. Submit your application and fee. You may submit online or by mail. Here is the link for the application.

https://www.trec.texas.gov/sites/default/files/pdf-forms/ISL-5_1.pdf

3. Get your fingerprints taken and pass your background check. Here is a link for IdentoGo to search for local locations:

https://www.identogo.com/

4. Schedule your Texas Real Estate Sales Person license exam. This can be done by going to the Pearson VUE website.

https://home.pearsonvue.com/Clients/Texas-Real-Estate.aspx

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Step By Step Guide to Getting yourReal Estate License in Texas:5. Interview Brokers!

Congratulations! You passed your Texas Real Estate Sales Person exam! Now it is time to find the broker you will be affiliating with. We recommend interviewing 3 to 5 brokerages to find the right fit.

Somethings to consider are:

• Is the environment best suited for your goals, work style and personality?

• Are you team oriented or more a lone wolf?

• Do you want a boutique firm or a large corporation?

• Is office location important to you?

4630 N. Loop 1604 W., Suite 313San Antonio, TX 78249

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Step By Step Guide to Getting yourReal Estate License in Texas:Questions you may want to ask brokers:

• What training to they offer new agents?• Is there any type of mentorship program?• How many sales does a typical new agent do their first year?• What is their split structure?• What services do they include? At a cost?• Can you interview one of their new licensees who recently went through training?• How often are office meetings?• Do they provide leads for you to work with?

This is just a starting point, but definitely add your own. Put some thought into this. It will payoff!

6. Choose your new home.

Your thorough research and hard work paid off and you have selected a brokerage to call home! You will submit your application to TREC and get your license back usually in 7-10 days!

4630 N. Loop 1604 W., Suite 313San Antonio, TX 78249

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Step By Step Guide to Getting yourReal Estate License in Texas:

7. Get Started!

Once your license comes back, it’s official! You’re a licensed agent! Now it’s time to hit the pavement. You’ll start your training program and work toward getting your first closing.

Keep a positive attitude and stay busy, it will help build momentum toward your future success. It may take some time to start seeing the kind of success you hoped, but, be patient.

Keep working your business plan and help out wherever you can at your new brokerage. Take advantage of training sessions and classes that help build your business. And above all else, remember to have fun…that’s one thing that HGTV got right!

Real estate is pretty fun! Just like a box of chocolates!

4630 N. Loop 1604 W., Suite 313San Antonio, TX 78249

210.305.5665mstagersrealtypartners.com

4630 N. Loop 1604 W., Suite 313San Antonio, TX 78249

210.305.5665mstagersrealtypartners.com

Step By Step Guide to Getting yourReal Estate License in Texas:

Congratulations on your decision to get your real

estate license! It is my sincere hope that you found

this guide helpful!

Happy selling,Missy

Missy StagersBroker/OwnerM. Stagers Realty Partners

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M. STAGERS REALTY PARTNERSis a boutique real estate brokerage based in San Antonio.

At MSRP, you will find agents that are knowledgeable, relatable, and

fun. We offer training and mentorship programs for new agents.

Join us and you will see why….

THE EXPERIENCE MATTERS.