Texas Broker Responsibility Course (2023‐2024)

• Introduction
• Scope and Competency
• Fiduciary Responsibilities
• Property Management and Trust Accounts
• Delegated Supervisors and Teams
• Advertising and Registration of Names
• Written Policies
• Additional Broker Duties

Who Is Required to Take the Broker Responsibility Course in Texas?

The Texas Broker Responsibility course isn’t just for brokers. Sales agents must complete this course as a mandatory part of their continuing education (CE) if their broker has made them a supervisor.

However, all Texas brokers must take the Broker Responsibility training whether or not they supervise.

What Is the Difference Between a Texas Real Estate Agent and a Texas Broker?

The difference between a sales agent and a broker is that brokers have a Texas real estate broker license, while sales agents have a lower level of real estate license.

Having a broker license allows you to work independently, handle financial transactions, and employ other real estate agents and brokers, whereas Texas sales agents must work for a broker and have supervision.

How Do I Become a Broker in Texas?

To earn your Texas real estate broker license, you’ll need to:

• Complete the broker pre-license education requirements,
• Meet the broker experience requirements,
• Submit your broker license application,
• Pass a fingerprint-based background check, and
• Pass your Texas broker exam.

How Long Do You Have to Be a Real Estate Agent to Become a Broker in Texas?

Before you apply for a Texas real estate broker license, TREC requires you to have at least four (4) years of active experience during the 60 months (ie, 5 years).

However, it’s not just a time requirement. You also need to have completed a certain number of transactions over the course of that time. Each type of transaction is assigned a certain point value, including closed purchases or sales, executed leases, or properties managed. Being a delegated supervisor as a sales agent can also confer points.

You must have a total of 360 points, which must be somewhat spread out; TREC requires at least one transaction per year for four of the previous five years.

How Many Hours Do You Need to Be a Broker in Texas?

It depends on what you mean.

There’s no fixed number of experience hours to become a Texas broker, just the experience requirements listed above. The number of work hours this requires will vary from agent to agent.

Regarding education hours, you have two options to qualify for your broker license. You need to complete either:

• A TREC-approved college bachelor’s degree PLUS a 30-hour Texas Real Estate Brokerage course, OR
• 270 hours of Texas pre-license broker courses PLUS 630 hours of approved continuing education (CE) or other qualifying courses.

When Does My Course Expire? 

Your course will expire one (1) year after you purchase it (the date you submit payment), unless the course itself indicates otherwise. 

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How Quickly Will I Get My Certificate of Completion? 

Once you finish your course and pass any required exams, you can print your certificate of completion right away. 

What Can I Do If I Lose My Certificate? 

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• Your purchase was made no more than 72 hours prior to your refund request. 
• You have NOT 
• Attempted any portion of a test or exam. 
• Requested or been issued a certificate of completion. 
• Completed 50% or more of the purchased course. 

If you meet all of these criteria, submit your refund request in writing via email to support@360training.com with a proof-of-purchase receipt and an explanation for why you are requesting a refund. 

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