Common Mistakes to Avoid During the Real Estate Licensing Process in Texas

Starting your journey toward becoming a licensed real estate agent in Texas is an exciting step—but it’s not without its pitfalls. Many aspiring agents make small errors along the way that can delay their progress, cost them money, or even prevent them from getting licensed at all. The good news? With preparation and the right guidance, you can sidestep these common mistakes and stay on the path to success.

Whether you’re just getting started or about to schedule your licensing exam, here’s what to avoid—and how License Classroom can help.

Mistake #1: Choosing the Wrong Real Estate School

One of the most important decisions you’ll make early on is where to take your required pre-license courses. Not all real estate schools are created equal. Some may lack approval by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC), have outdated content, or offer hard-to-navigate learning platforms.

How to Avoid it: Choose a TREC-approved provider that’s known for ease of use, expert instruction, and outstanding support. At License Classroom, our Texas real estate pre-license courses are 100% online, self-paced, and designed to help you not only pass your exam but thrive in your career.

Mistake #2: Not Knowing What Courses You Actually Need

In Texas, you must complete 180 hours of pre-license education before applying for your license. These hours are broken down into six required courses:

• Principles of Real Estate I
• Principles of Real Estate II
• Law of Agency
• Law of Contracts
• Promulgated Contract Forms
• Real Estate Finance

Too often, students miss a course or take the wrong course, which can delay their application or exam.

How to Avoid it: Learn more about the Texas pre-license education requirements in our step-by-step blog guide, or explore our complete 180-hour Texas pre-license package to ensure you meet every requirement.

Mistake #3: Waiting Too Long to Schedule Your Exam

Once you’ve completed your 180 hours of coursework, the next step is to submit your application to TREC, pass a background check, and schedule your licensing exam. Many students procrastinate at this stage, only to lose momentum—or even forget key concepts they’ve studied.

Avoid it: As soon as you complete your courses, follow our exam prep guide and schedule your test while the material is still fresh. Also, make sure you are enrolled in an exam prep course (included in our 180-hour package) so you can be as prepared as possible.

Mistake #4: Overlooking the Proctoring Requirements

Texas requires some exams to be proctored, meaning you must complete them under supervision. Students who aren’t aware of this requirement may get delayed or have their course completions denied.

How to Avoid it: We make it simple. Our proctored exam guide breaks down when you need a proctor and how to schedule one without the hassle. We offer all of our students a no-cost proctoring solution that is 100% online so you can complete your course exams at your convenience.

Mistake #5: Not Having a Long-Term Plan

Getting licensed is only the beginning. What’s your plan after passing the exam? Who will you hang your license with? What niche or market will you serve? Many new agents miss the opportunity to start their careers with intention.

How to Avoid it: Check out our real estate blog for tips on career planning, new agent marketing, and continuing education as your career grows. Thinking ahead now will help you stand out later.

Start Strong with License Classroom

The path to becoming a real estate agent in Texas doesn’t have to be confusing. At License Classroom, we’re committed to helping you avoid unnecessary setbacks and move confidently toward your new career. From our online pre-license courses to exam prep tools and licensing tips, we’re here every step of the way.

Need help getting started? Visit LicenseClassroom.com to learn more or enroll today.