How Texas SAE Courses Work

Texas Sales Apprentice Education (SAE) courses are required for sales agents renewing an active real estate license for the first time in Texas.

Most Texas sales agents must complete 90 hours of SAE courses before their first license renewal deadline. These courses help build practical knowledge in key areas of real estate practice, including law, brokerage operations, and appraisal fundamentals.

Our Texas SAE packages are designed to help you complete your education requirements quickly, affordably, and entirely online.
 

90-Hour Texas SAE Package

Complete all 90 hours of Texas SAE education in one convenient package.

Includes:

  • 30-Hour Real Estate Law (Approval #02730-REQC)
  • 30-Hour Real Estate Brokerage (Approval #02731-REQC)
  • 30-Hour Real Estate Appraisal (Approval #02732-REQC)

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30-Hour Real Estate Law

Build a strong understanding of Texas real estate law, contracts, and regulatory requirements that govern day-to-day practice. This course covers property rights, transactions, financing, and TREC rules, with a focus on legal compliance, risk management, and ethical practice in real estate. Approval # 02730-REQC

$139 → $109

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30-Hour Real Estate Brokerage

Build a strong foundation in real estate brokerage operations, business management, and professional responsibilities in Texas. This course covers key brokerage concepts, compliance requirements, risk management, and the broker’s role in supervising agents and running a successful real estate business. Approval # 02731-REQC

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30-Hour Real Estate Appraisal

Gain a foundational understanding of real estate appraisal principles, property valuation methods, and the factors that influence market value. This course covers key appraisal concepts, industry standards, and the role of appraisals in real estate transactions. Approval # 02732-REQC

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Texas SAE Course FAQs

Texas SAE stands for Sales Apprentice Education. These courses are required for Texas real estate sales agents renewing their license for the first time and must be completed within your first two years as a licensed real estate agent.

Sales agents who are renewing for the first time must have a total of 270 qualifying real estate course hours. This includes your 180-hour pre-licensing course, 90 hours of Salesperson Apprentice Education (SAE) courses, and 4 hours each in Legal Update I and Legal Update II.

The 90 hours of SAE education are made up of three, 30-hour courses.

Our 90-hour Texas SAE package includes:

  • 30-Hour Real Estate Law
  • 30-Hour Real Estate Brokerage
  • 30-Hour Real Estate Appraisal

Yes. You can purchase each 30-hour Texas SAE course individually or save by enrolling in the full 90-hour package.

Yes. All Texas SAE courses are 100% online and self-paced.

You can complete your courses at your own pace with 6 months of access included after enrollment. If you need additional time you can obtain an extension for a small additional fee.

Yes. Our courses are approved qualifying education by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) and are designed to satisfy all Texas SAE requirements.

Yes, each course includes a timed final exam. You must complete the exam with a passing score of at least 70% to receive course credit. Texas only allows 2 attempts at the final exam. If you fail both attempts you will have to retake the entire course before being able to retake your final exam. If you fail the first attempt, the state requires you to wait at least 72 hours before retaking the final exam. These courses also include quizzes, assessments, and scenario-based learning exercises throughout the material.

Yes. You can complete your coursework on your own schedule within your course access period.

After completing your courses, you’ll receive electronic certificates of completion that can be used to satisfy your Texas SAE education requirements during license renewal. You are responsible for submitting proof of completion at least 10 days before renewing your license. Documents can be sent to [email protected].

TREC will send you a license renewal notice about 90 days before your expiration date. You cannot renew your license until you receive this notice. Once you receive this notice, submit your license renewal application through the TREC online portal. Be sure to keep copies of your renewal confirmation for your records.

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Regulatory Information

Our Texas SAE courses are designed to satisfy Texas Sales Apprentice Education requirements for first-time license renewal. These courses are approved by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC). Course Approval Numbers: 02730-REQC, 02731-REQC, 02732-REQC.