Texas Real Estate License Exam Prep

The Texas real estate licensing exam is a multiple-choice test that consists of two parts. The first is the national section, which covers general real estate topics, and the second part covers the topics that are relevant to the real estate industry in Texas only. The national-level exam has 85 questions to be completed in 150 minutes. The state-specific section has 40 questions to be answered in 90 minutes. Thus, the license exam is spread out over 4 hours and you must answer 125 questions within that time.

Overall, the Texas licensing exam is considered difficult by most students.  The national portion of the exam is considered easier than the state portion.  The pass rates for the national portion are typically higher, but since you have to pass both parts of the exam to pass the overall exam, the pass rates for the state portion usually determine a student's pass rate for the exam.  As a study tip, know your key terms, which will help you pass the National portion, and know the Texas licensing laws to help pass the State portion.

The RealEstateU Texas State Exam Study Guide consists of two parts.  The first part is the "Cliff Notes" for the state exam.  The section filters out the facts and information you will be tested on on the State licensing exam.  The second part consists of three practice exams that mimic the actual state exam.  Each test question includes feedback as to why the correct answer is correct.

The Texas Real Estate Salesperson's Licensing Exam follows the PearsonVUE national test outline. The topics on the national portion of the test include: 1) Real property characteristics, legal descriptions, and property use  2) Forms of ownership, transfer, and recording of title  3)Property value and appraisal  4) Real estate contracts and agency  5) Real estate practice  6) Property disclosures and environmental issues  7) Financing and settlement  8) Real estate math calculations.
The state portion of the test includes the following topics: 1) Commission duties and powers  2) Licensing  3) Standards of conduct  4) Agency/brokerage  5) Contracts  6) Special topics

We recommend that you bring a calculator to the Texas salesperson licensing exam.  There will be several math questions that may require a calculator.  The testing center will not provide a calculator for you.  If you bring you own, make sure it is a simple, hand-held calculator.

The Texas real estate salesperson's licensing Exam costs $43 per exam attempt.  This fee is paid directly to PearsonVue.

The Texas real estate exam must be taken in-person at a PerasonVue testing center.  To schedule your exam with PearsonVue, you must reserve an exam date and time through the PearsonVue website or by calling them at (800)997-1248.  We recommend that you schedule your exam at least 24 hours in advance.  Walk-in appointments are not allowed.

When you arrive to take the Texas real estate licensing exam, you are required to show two forms of IDs at the PearsonVue testing center.
First, you must bring a valid ID, such as your driver's license or passport.
The second form of ID can be your social security card, credit card, or debit card.

Since the licensing exam is held online at a PearsonVue test center, you will know the results soon after completing the exam. Your exam score is sent to the Texas Real Estate Commission for issuing a license if you pass the exam.

You have three attempts to pass the licensing exam. If you do not pass the exam after three tries, you must retake one of the 30-hour pre-licensing courses before you can retake the state licensing exam. 

Aspiring to be a real estate salesperson in Texas? RealEstateU offers the best license prep to easily pass the state licensing exam.