Get your real estate license
Thinking about getting your real estate license?
First, congratulations. Considering this path tells me something important about you: you're willing to bet on yourself.
Real estate is more than learning how to sell a house. You'll gain knowledge about property, contracts, negotiation, markets and how to guide people through major decisions. Where you take that knowledge is up to you.
Exploring your options? You're welcome here.
When you enroll through our Team Legacy link, it helps us know you came through our community so we can offer relevant encouragement and next steps. The CE Shop may share enrollment or course progress information with its partners according to its terms and your choices.
Disclosure: This is a Team Legacy partner link. Team Legacy may receive compensation if you enroll through it. Your licensing school and future brokerage are your choice. Check the page for current packages and promotions.
1 · The path
You don't need the whole career figured out to take the first step.
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Check your state's licensing requirements.
Licensing rules differ by state. If you're in Texas, see the callout below. Everywhere else, check your own state real estate commission — Texas requirements don't apply nationwide.
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Choose a state-approved prelicensing course.
The CE Shop is my recommended starting point: self-paced online courses you work through on your schedule. On the site, choose your state and license type so you see the right package — not every package is approved in every state.
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Complete the required education and application steps.
Depending on your state, that can include qualifying courses, an application, a background check or fingerprints, and a licensing exam.
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Choose your brokerage and get activated.
Finishing classes isn't the same as being able to practice. You need to meet your state's requirements and, where required, have an active sponsoring brokerage before performing licensed services.
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Build the business behind your license.
After licensing, the real work begins: finding clients, serving them well, following up, understanding contracts and creating a plan that fits your life.
Getting licensed in Texas?
The Texas Real Estate Commission currently requires 180 classroom hours of qualifying education for a sales agent applicant. The process also includes an application, licensing exam, fingerprints and a sponsoring broker to practice with an active license. Check TREC's current instructions before enrolling or applying, because requirements and procedures can change.
TREC's official instructions ↗Outside Texas? Select your state on The CE Shop and check your state real estate commission's current requirements.
2 · Where to start
A practical place to begin
The CE Shop offers online real estate education that you can work through around your schedule. Use the Team Legacy link, select your state, review the available prelicensing packages and choose the format that fits how you learn.
- ✓ Online courses you can work through on your schedule
- ✓ State-specific course options
- ✓ A clear first step you can take today
When you enroll through our Team Legacy link, it helps us know you came through our community so we can offer relevant encouragement and next steps. The CE Shop may share enrollment or course progress information with its partners according to its terms and your choices.
Disclosure: This is a Team Legacy partner link. Team Legacy may receive compensation if you enroll through it. Your licensing school and future brokerage are your choice. Check the page for current packages and promotions.
3 · Support
You can ask questions before you're an agent.
Questions about classes? The exam? What a first year in real estate looks like? Whether you'd enjoy working with buyers, sellers or a specialty market? Reach out. I remember how much there is to learn at the beginning, and I'd be glad to help you think through your next step.
For questions about a course purchase, enrollment, grading or technical access, The CE Shop is the right contact. For questions about building a career and exploring Team Legacy, talk with us.
4 · Imagine it
What could you build with your license?
There is no single definition of a successful real estate career. You might want to serve families in your neighborhood, specialize in land or luxury homes, help people relocate, work with investors, or eventually lead other agents. We'll help you explore your strengths and choose a direction that makes sense for your goals and the life you want.
Real estate is a business. It takes service, consistent activity and ongoing learning — a license alone doesn't create success.
Explore Real Estate Niches →5 · Choosing a brokerage
When you're ready to choose a brokerage, let's talk.
I'm passionate about helping agents build a business they own and a life they enjoy. At eXp Realty, agents can explore brokerage training, technology, collaboration and—where eligible—programs such as revenue share and stock awards. Through Team Legacy, you can also find a community of agents and leaders who share practical ideas about niches, marketing, relationships, lead generation, content and follow-up.
eXp Realty provides
- • Brokerage affiliation and broker support
- • eXp University training
- • A formal Mentor Program for eligible new agents
- • Brokerage technology and tools
- • A broad agent community
- • Additional programs whose eligibility and terms are set by eXp
Team Legacy adds
- • A welcoming agent community
- • Help exploring your niche and business direction
- • Marketing and social media brainstorming
- • Video topics, hooks, scripts and AI prompts
- • Business planning and follow-up ideas
- • Training, relationships and local connections where available
eXp's formal Mentor Program is run by eXp and separate from Team Legacy's community support. No particular mentor, lead flow, earnings, stock value or revenue share result is promised; revenue share is not guaranteed passive income.
6 · After you enroll
What happens after you enroll?
While you're in class
Learn the material, ask questions, explore what kind of agent you want to become, and keep us posted on your progress if you choose.
As you prepare for the exam
Follow your state regulator's instructions and use the study support included with your course package, if applicable.
As you consider brokerages
Schedule a conversation with Team Legacy. We can explain what the eXp and Team Legacy experience looks like and help you make an informed decision. Enrollment with The CE Shop does not obligate anyone to join eXp.
After your license is active
Get plugged into the appropriate brokerage onboarding, formal mentorship if eligible, Team Legacy training and a practical first business plan.
7 · FAQ
Common questions
You don't have to know everything. You just have to take the next step.
If you're ready to explore classes, start with The CE Shop. If you want to talk through the decision first, tell me a little about yourself. I'd love to hear what brought you here.
When you enroll through our Team Legacy link, it helps us know you came through our community so we can offer relevant encouragement and next steps. The CE Shop may share enrollment or course progress information with its partners according to its terms and your choices.
Disclosure: This is a Team Legacy partner link. Team Legacy may receive compensation if you enroll through it. Your licensing school and future brokerage are your choice. Check the page for current packages and promotions.
Team Legacy at eXp Realty
You won't start alone
New agents learn alongside a community that trains together, shares ideas and celebrates each step — from first class to first closing.