TEXAS Real Estate Pre-License Correspondence (E-Book or Textbook)
Much Quicker than online timed "flash" course
100% HOME STUDY!
E-book (PDF) or
PACKAGES HOURS
- Correspondence students on average finish the courses much faster than with the timed "flash" courses
- Knowledge based! Not time based
- PDF format. Read the books from your screen.Searchable keyword feature for quick reference during tests!
- Complete your courses at your own pace. You have up to 180 days to complete the entire course
- Online final exam
- Completion certificates can be printed after completing the course and final exam.
Get Started Now! with our 150 hour package while you get TREC to evaluate your transcript. If TREC determines you need the other 60 hours, you can upgrade to the 210 hour package for the additional $200.
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What is an e-Book?
An e-Book course allows you to download the materials in Adobe's PDF format.
- You read each section of the course and then log in to take a quiz on that section.
- Once downloaded, the materials can be read at your own pace without the use of an internet connection.
- The quizzes and finals are all taken in our online testing system.
TEXAS Real Estate Pre-License Correspondence Home Study Courses - Our Classes Are Approved for MCE Credit, SAE Credit, CPA Credit, and Loan Officer C.E. Includes Real Estate Principles I (30hours) TREC 0111, Real Estate Principles II, TREC 0112, Law of Contracts , Law of Agency, Finance One,
Marketing: Building a Real Estate Practice, Marketing II Negotiations Techniques , Texas Salesperson Exam Prep, National Salesperson Exam Prep
- Correspondence courses are offered through an accredited and recognized school of Real Estate.
- Important!
Fingerprint Requirements for Brokers and Salespersons applying or renewing on or after January 1, 2008
PDF or Textbook 210 Hr (7 class) Package with *Free* Exam Prep $698
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The 7 Course Package is designed for students preparing for the Salespersons State Exam and the future years of their career. This package includes the primary required courses (Principles, Law of Contracts and Law of Agency) and also includes three electives. One of these electives must be taken before applying for the state exam to satisfy the initial elective credit requirement of 30 hours. The remaining two elective courses qualify for Sales Persons Annual Education credit for the first year of your career.
Courses included in package:
- Real Estate Principles I (30hours) TREC 0111
- Real Estate Principles II (30 hours) TREC 0112
- Law of Contracts (30 hours) TREC 1200
- Law of Agency (30 hours) TREC 1111
- Finance One (30 hours) TREC 0411
- Marketing: Building a Real Estate Practice (30 hours) TREC 0511
- Marketing II Negotiations Techniques (30 hours) TREC 0512
- Texas Salesperson Exam Prep
- National Salesperson Exam Prep
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE DESCRIPTION (For additional information, please see the course description for each course.)
Principles of Real Estate I
Principles of Real Estate I is a Texas Real Estate Commission mandatory 30 hour core course that is the foundation for the beginning real estate agent. The purpose of this course is to give students a brief synopsis and overview of real estate: what is real estate? How real estate is transferred, the documents used in transferring it, the rules and laws by which real estate agents will perform, the meaning of representation and how and why properties are appraised.
The course will begin with the concepts of ethics in the field of real estate. It will further on cover real property ownership and land use and the Texas license law. Also discussed within this course are contracts, purchase and sale agreements, the rules of fair housing in real estate and the laws of agency.
Principles of Real Estate II
Principles of Real Estate II is a Texas Real Estate Commission mandatory 30 hour core course that is the foundation for the beginning real estate agent. The purpose of this course is to give students a brief synopsis and overview of real estate: real estate financing, how title to property is transferred, title closing, basic real estate math, the specialty area of leasing and property management, the principles of investment and control of land use.
The course will cover broad topics ranging from titles and records to property Management. Also discussed in this course will be deeds, liens, taxes and foreclosures. Student will also learn about listing agreements, closing and settlement costs, how to value and appraise a property, basic financing policies and regulations, real estate math and leases.
Law of Agency
The purpose of this course is to give new licensees an overview of the concept of agency. Agency law has evolved over the past decade and it is of utmost important for agents to have an understanding of their responsibilities in representing buyers and sellers.
This course covers broad aspects relating to agency relationships, particularly principal-agent and master-servant relationships. It also covers the issues relating to the authority of an agent, the termination of an agent's authority, the fiduciary and other duties of an agent, Senate Bill No. 489, agency contracts, employment law, and the disclosure of agency.
Law of Contracts
The purpose of this course is to give students a basic understanding of the basic paragraphs of the contract (what they actually mean I layman's terms). The purpose is also to give students the opportunity to not only have the knowledge of contracts but also to fill out contracts.
This course covers broad aspects relating to the elements of a contract, offer and acceptance, contract law and use of contracts, the statute of frauds, the residential contract, presenting offers and licensee's responsibilities, HUD settlement and closing costs and FHA and VA contract information
Finance One
This course provides an introduction to residential real estate finance information on how to underwrite FHA, VA, FNMA, & FHLMC loans. In this course, the basics are discussed regarding applications, appraisals, escrow, title, and credit reports, which includes FICO, qualifying for loan amounts, and verifying income and assets. You will also learn how to calculate loan amounts, affordable monthly payments, property taxes, hazard and mortgage insurances (Conventional and FHA), qualifying ratios and income.
Marketing: Building a Real Estate Practice
This course comprises of four major modules that involve all the details required to build a real estate practice. Modules include: Pricing to Financing, Skills for Professional Success, How to Build a Successful Business and Risk Management. Each topic has been further divided into relevant modules to ease in the learning process for you – the student.
Topics as simple as a market analysis, financing of property through various financing options to calculating all the possible loan types have been mentioned. Real-life examples will be used to illustrate the important procedural issues as well to more clearly explain IRS Rules and Regulations. The Home Inspection course covers how a salesperson can understand home inspections to benefit their clients. You will learn to create a business plan, to set realistic and attainable goals and to effectively communicate with both clients and co-workers. You will also know how an assistant can increase your business. In addition, you will learn about proper negotiating, effective communication and the psychology of marketing.
Marketing II Negotiations Techniques
Real estate transactions permit and require more negotiation than most other exchanges of goods and services, and, as a result, much of a real estate salesperson’s job involves trying to craft mutually acceptable deals for the various parties involved in them. Additionally, salespersons must not only negotiate with those with which they wish to gain some advantage or another, but also sometimes with their own clients. Because real estate practice involves so much negotiating, virtually any salesperson can benefit from improving his or her negotiation skills, and this course is designed to teach just such methods of improvement.
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PDF or Textbook 150 Hr (5 class) Package with *Free* Exam Prep $498
This complete Pre-Licensing package includes all necessary courses to qualify to take the Real Estate Salesperson state exam. The included courses in this course package.
- Real Estate Principles I & II (60hours) TREC 0111 & 0112
- Law of Contracts (30 hours) TREC 1200
- Law of Agency (30 hours) TREC 1111
- Marketing II Negotiations Techniques TREC 0512
- Texas Salesperson Exam Prep
- National Salesperson Exam Prep
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Principles of Real Estate I
Texas Principles of Real Estate is a 60-hour course required by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) for anyone who wishes to become a licensed real estate agent in Texas. The course provides a comprehensive overview of real estate principles.
Texas Principles of Real Estate contains the following modules:
Texas License Law
Real Property Ownership and Land Use
Code of Ethics in Real Estate Practice
Fair Housing
Agency
Contracts, Purchase and Sale Agreements
Environmental Hazards
Deeds
Titles and Records
Liens, Taxes and Foreclosures
Listing Agreements
Closing and Settlement Costs
Real Estate Appraisal
Real Estate Finance
Real Estate Math
Modules begin with an introduction, learning objectives and key terms. As students work through the course, they can keep the learning objectives in mind and refer to the key terms as necessary. The modules are divided into lessons, which are followed by quizzes to test student comprehension. Modules conclude with activities and case studies that allow students to apply the knowledge they have gained to real-world situations; each module is followed by a final quiz. The introductions, lesson summaries and module summaries are all available in a printable format for reference purposes.
Law of Agency
The purpose of this course is to give new licensees an overview of the concept of agency. Agency law has evolved over the past decade and it is of utmost important for agents to have an understanding of their responsibilities in representing buyers and sellers.
This course covers broad aspects relating to agency relationships, particularly principal-agent and master-servant relationships. It also covers the issues relating to the authority of an agent, the termination of an agent's authority, the fiduciary and other duties of an agent, Senate Bill No. 489, agency contracts, employment law, and the disclosure of agency.
Law of Contracts
The purpose of this course is to give students a basic understanding of the basic paragraphs of the contract (what they actually mean I layman's terms). The purpose is also to give students the opportunity to not only have the knowledge of contracts but also to fill out contracts.
This course covers broad aspects relating to the elements of a contract, offer and acceptance, contract law and use of contracts, the statute of frauds, the residential contract, presenting offers and licensee's responsibilities, HUD settlement and closing costs and FHA and VA contract information
Marketing II Negotiations Techniques
Real estate transactions permit and require more negotiation than most other exchanges of goods and services, and, as a result, much of a real estate salesperson’s job involves trying to craft mutually acceptable deals for the various parties involved in them. Additionally, salespersons must not only negotiate with those with which they wish to gain some advantage or another, but also sometimes with their own clients. Because real estate practice involves so much negotiating, virtually any salesperson can benefit from improving his or her negotiation skills, and this course is designed to teach just such methods of improvement.
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Regulatory Requirement
Our staff works diligently to provide you with an analysis of current mandates and legislation that affects you the licensee. All information pertaining to the Mandatory Continuing Education requirements can be found on the State Requirements page. You can find the link to this page on the upper Navigation bar on the Course Catalog.
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Course Completion
Any applicable completion certificates or affidavits can be printed after completing the course and final exam.
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Testing
Quizzes - There is a quiz at the end of each lesson to test comprehension of the subject matter.
Final Exam - Passing Grade 70%. You can take the final three times.
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Before applying for a real estate Salesperson License, an individual must first furnish the Commission satisfactory evidence of successfully completing the following education:
- Principles of Real Estate core real estate course [60 classroom hours]
- Law of Agency core real estate course (30 classroom hours)
- Law of Contracts core real estate course (30 classroom hours)
- An additional core real estate course (30 classroom hours)
- Another four semester (60 classroom) hours in core courses or in
There are quite a few courses listed below that qualify to meet the addtional 60 hours acceptable to the Commission. Be sure to have the Commission evaluate your transcript to confirm.
(And remember, you can start with our 150 hr package and upgrade later if necessary)
REAL ESTATE
- Law, Finance, Contracts as long as they have a real estate concentration
- Real Estate trade association courses
- Farm and Ranch Properties
- Real Estate Trends and Problems
- Syndication
- Title and Closings
- Construction
- Ethics
- Surveying
- Taxation
- Exchange Techniques
ACCOUNTING
- Principles
- Bookkeeping
- Cost
- Income Tax
- Intermediate
- Managerial
- Pharmacy/Drugstore
- Secretarial
ADVERTISING
- Principles
- Advertising Art
- Public Relations
AGRICULTURE
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Finance
- Agricultural Law
- Agricultural Marketing
- Farm and Ranch Mgt.
- Land Economics
- Range Management
ARCHITECTURE
- Architectural Drafting
- Basic Design
- City Planning
BUSINESS, GENERAL
- Introduction to Business
- Business Enterprises
- Business Machines
- Business Policy
- Business Principles
- Shorthand
- Typing
BANKING
- Principles
- Loan Processing
CIVIL ENGINEERING
- Mechanics of Materials
- Reinforced Concrete
- Strength of Materials
- Surveying
COMPUTER
- Introduction to Data Processing
- Introduction to Micro Processing
- Programming
CONSTRUCTION
- Architectural Drawing
- Basic Design
- Blueprint Reading
- Building
- Cabinet Making
- City Planning
- Cost Estimating
- Circuits
- Electricity
- Environmental Design
- Framing
- Interior Decorating
- Landscape
- Mechanics of Materials
- Reinforced Concrete
- Reinforced Steel
- Roofing
- Strength of Materials
- Structures
- Surveying
- Welding
- Wiring
ECONOMICS
- Principles
- Agricultural
- Consumer
- Economic History
- Economic Policy
- Land Economics
- Macro Economics
- Micro Economics
- Money and Banking
EDUCATION
- Counseling Theory and Administration
- School Administration
- School Finance
- School Law
- School Plant
- Test and Measurements
ENGLISH
- Business
- Business Writing
- Composition
- Discourse and Literature
- Grammar
- Reading and Writing
- Thinking and Writing
FINANCE
- Agricultural
- Business
- Corporation
- Entrepreneurship
- Family Financial Problems
- Financial Institutions
- Money and Banking
- Mortgage Lending
- Personal
- School
GEOGRAPHY/GEOLOGY
- Cultural
- Economic
- Geology
- Urban
GOVERNMENT/POLITICAL SCIENCE
- Political Systems
- International Relations
- Local
- State
- National
HISTORY
- American
- Texas
HOME ECONOMICS
- Home Management
- Household Equipment
- Interior Decorating
INSURANCE
- Property and Casualty
INVESTMENTS
- Principles
- Investment Analysis
JOURNALISM
- Basic Editing
- Basic Reporting
- Copy Editing
LAW
- Agency
- Agricultural
- Business
- Commercial
- Contracts
- Institutions and Management
- Law and Society
- Legal Environment
- Oil and Gas
- Pharmacy
- Property
- School
MANAGEMENT
- Principles
- Business Organization
- Farm and Ranch
- Office
- Marketing
- Personnel
- Public Administration
- Range
- Occupational Administration
- Bank Administration
- Fire Administration
- Hospital Administration
- Police Administration
- School Administration
MARKETING
- Principles
- Agricultural Marketing
- Marketing Management
- Retail Marketing
- Salesmanship
MATHEMATICS
- Algebra
- Business Calculus
- Business Math
- Calculus
- Financial Math
- Geometry
- Statistics
- Trigonometry
PETROLEUM AND MANAGEMENT
- Land Leasing Royalties
- Oil and Gas Law
PHILOSOPHY
- Ethics
- Logic
PSYCHOLOGY
- Introduction/General
- Applied Psychology
- Business Psychology
- Counseling Theory & Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Human Growth and Development
- Human Relations
- Managerial Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Tests and Measurements
SCIENCE
- Environmental & Population Biology
- Physics
- Science and the Environment
- Thermodynamics
SPEECH
- Fundamentals
- Business Communications
- Business and Professional
- Mass Communications
- Public Speaking
SOCIOLOGY/ANTHROPOLOGY
- Introduction
- Cultural Anthropology
- The Family
- Marriage and Family Adjustments
- Rural Sociology
- Social Problems
- Urban Sociology
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NOTE: Courses not listed may be submitted for review, and should include their official catalog descriptions, clipped or reproduced directly from the college catalog.
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