The Texas real estate exam has a first-time pass rate of approximately 58%. The salesperson exam consists of 125 scored questions with a pass point of 70. With EstatePass practice tests, our students achieve a 94% pass rate.
The Texas salesperson exam has 125 scored questions with 240 minutes to complete (about 1.9 minutes per question). The broker exam has 145 questions with 240 minutes. The pass point is 70.
Texas real estate license costs include: exam fee ($43), pre-license courses ($200-$500), license application fee ($100-$300), and background check ($50-$100). Total budget: approximately $400-$1,000.
Texas licenses renew on a fixed cycle with a continuing-education requirement, both set by Texas Real Estate Commission. Check TREC for the current renewal period and CE hours.
The Texas salesperson exam is 240 minutes (4 hours) for 125 questions. The broker exam allows 240 minutes for 145 questions. Plan to arrive 30 minutes early for check-in.
Most Texas candidates complete the licensing process in 2-4 months. This includes completing required pre-license education, passing the state exam administered under TREC, and submitting your license application.
Texas real estate exams are typically administered at approved testing centers by PSI or Pearson VUE. Some states allow remote proctored exams. Check with TREC for current online testing options and requirements.
The Texas real estate exam covers both national and state-specific topics. National topics include property ownership, contracts, financing, agency law, valuation, transfer of title, and real estate math. The TX-specific section covers Texas license law, regulations from TREC, and state-specific disclosure requirements.
The most effective study strategy for the Texas exam includes: (1) completing your pre-license education with active note-taking, (2) practicing with Texas-specific practice exams, (3) focusing on your weak topics identified through practice tests, (4) taking timed mock exams to build test stamina, and (5) reviewing TX-specific laws and regulations from TREC.
You must pay the $43 exam fee for each attempt and typically wait at least 24-48 hours before rescheduling. Attempt limits and whether a failed portion can be retaken on its own are set by TREC. Your pre-license education completion is usually valid for 1-2 years, so you should pass within that window.
The pass point for the Texas salesperson exam is 70. Where the exam has separate national and state portions, each portion is passed on its own; where the state reports a scaled score, 70 is the scaled pass point rather than a percentage of questions. The state average first-time pass rate is 58%, so thorough preparation is essential.
Yes, the Texas real estate exam is entirely multiple choice with four answer options per question. The salesperson exam has 125 questions and the broker exam has 145 questions. There are no essay, fill-in-the-blank, or practical components.
