New agents & future Realtors
Thinking about becoming a Realtor? Your future starts here.
Whether you're exploring real estate as a new career, getting your license, or ready to grow your business, we're here to help you every step of the way.
You don't have to figure it all out alone. Discover the classes, tools, community, mentorship, and practical roadmap you need to build a real estate business by design.
Free resources first. No pressure, no obligation — education before everything.
Start where you are
Where are you in your real estate journey?
I'm Exploring Real Estate
"I'm curious about real estate and want to know if it fits my lifestyle, goals, and finances."
I'm Ready to Get Licensed
"I've decided to become an agent, but I need help knowing where to begin."
I'm Taking My Classes
"I'm already studying and need encouragement, exam support, and a plan for what comes next."
I'm Already Licensed
"I need CE classes, better training, mentorship, more business, or a new community."
Free assessment
Is a career in real estate right for you?
Find out how your personality, lifestyle, financial goals, and strengths might align with a career in real estate. Fifteen thoughtful questions, about 3–5 minutes, and a personalized roadmap at the end.
What is your current career?
Licensing, state by state
Get your real estate license
Every state sets its own rules through its real estate commission. We verify details against official sources and link you straight to them — when in doubt, your state regulator's site is the authority.
Texas: the TREC path
The Texas Real Estate Commission generally requires 180 classroom hours of qualifying education for a sales agent license:
- Principles of Real Estate I — 30 hours
- Principles of Real Estate II — 30 hours
- Law of Agency — 30 hours
- Law of Contracts — 30 hours
- Promulgated Contract Forms — 30 hours
- Real Estate Finance — 30 hours
Create your REALM account
Register in TREC's online system (REALM). Creating the account is not the same as submitting your license application — that comes later.
Complete 180 classroom hours
Six required 30-hour qualifying courses from a TREC-approved provider.
Submit your application
File the sales agent application with TREC and pay the application fee.
Fingerprints & background check
Complete the required fingerprinting and background process.
Pass the licensing exam
Schedule with the exam provider after TREC approves your application and education.
Choose a sponsoring broker
An inactive license does not authorize you to practice — you need a sponsoring broker to activate.
Requirements and procedures change — always confirm current steps with TREC before enrolling or applying.
Find my licensing school
The CE Shop is Team Legacy's recommended online school: self-paced courses, state-specific packages and exam prep. Choose your state on their site to see approved options.
See my state's classes ↗Disclosure: this is a Team Legacy partner link — Team Legacy may receive compensation if you enroll through it. Your school choice is yours; verify approval with your state regulator.
Choosing a school? Compare on:
- ✓ State approval for the exact license you want
- ✓ Total price — courses, exam prep, materials
- ✓ Support: instructor access, pass guarantees' fine print
- ✓ Scheduling: self-paced online vs. in-person
- ✓ Exam preparation included in the package
Your state licensing authority keeps the official list of approved providers — check there before you pay.
For licensed agents
Need CE classes? We've got you.
Continuing education rules come from your state regulator — useful to agents from any brokerage. Team Legacy's regular training is professional development and does not count as state CE credit unless a course is specifically approved by your state.
Texas renewals: SAE vs. CE
- First renewal (SAE): Sales Apprentice Education requires additional qualifying hours plus the current Legal Update courses — different from regular CE.
- Later renewals (CE): 18 hours, including the current Legal Update I & II and any contract-related or supervisory requirements TREC lists.
Find approved CE courses
The CE Shop offers state-approved CE packages, and your state regulator's site lists every approved provider so you can verify independently.
Partner-link disclosure: Team Legacy may receive compensation if you enroll through our CE Shop link.
Community
Real estate is easier when you have a community
Free live classes, Q&A sessions and training — many open to guests, not just eXp agents. Here's what's coming up on the Team Legacy calendar:
Some sessions are eXp-agent-only; each listing notes its audience. Houston-area agents: ask about local Hub events when you talk with us.
Team Legacy at eXp Realty
Learn alongside people doing it now
Team Legacy trains together — live classes, study support and a community that remembers what the beginning feels like.
Meet Amanda Whitespeare
I remember what it was like to start. You don't have to do it alone.
- • Over 15 years of real estate experience
- • More than 4,000 homes sold alongside Jeff
- • Nearly $2 billion in real estate production
- • Co-owner of CitySide Properties Group
- • Team Legacy leader and entrepreneur
Amanda's goal is simple: help you understand your options, find the right education, build practical skills, and connect with supportive leaders — whether or not you ever join her organization.
Let's talk about your real estate future ↗Books through Calendly in a new tab — free, no pressure.
After the license
Your first 90 days as a Realtor
Get Ready → Get Licensed → Get Connected → Get Clients → Build Momentum. The full plan lives on our Start Here page:
Days 1–30 · Foundation
Brokerage onboarding, MLS and association setup, CRM, database, branding, niche, daily habits.
Days 31–60 · Opportunities
Database outreach, open houses where authorized, sphere marketing, social media, consultations, follow-up.
Days 61–90 · Pipeline
Consistent prospecting, listing appointments, lead conversion, referrals, market expertise, accountability.
Still unlicensed? Activities like showing homes or writing contracts require an active license and supervising brokerage — the plan shows which steps wait.
Questions everyone asks
Real estate career FAQ
You found a community that can help you figure this out.
Take the quiz, explore the guides, or just talk with Amanda. Education first — always.