Texas Real Estate Continuing Education Online – TREC-Approved CE Courses

Texas Real Estate Continuing Education Online – TREC-Approved CE Courses

Texas Real Estate Academy (TREA) is a TREC-approved CE provider (#10010-CEP) based in Fort Worth, Texas, offering online and classroom continuing education for real estate agents and brokers. Complete your entire 18-hour CE renewal online with studio-quality video courses and instant TREC credit posting.

TREC CE Provider #10010-CEP Instant TREC Posting (~3 Seconds) No-Questions-Asked Refunds Online + Classroom
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TREC CE Requirements: What Texas Real Estate Agents Need to Renew

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) requires all active license holders to complete 18 hours of approved continuing education every two years. Here’s exactly what you need:

4
Hours

Legal Update I

Required. Covers recent changes to Texas real estate law and TREC rules.

4
Hours

Legal Update II

Required. Covers TREC contract forms, addenda, and legal issues in practice.

3
Hours

Contract Courses

TREC addendums and contract training. Michelle Stuart teaches all three parts.

7
Hours

Electives

Choose from insurance, inspection, sales, marketing, and more. Includes a free 2-hour option.

CE Renewal Bundles – Complete Your Texas Real Estate CE for Less

TREA bundles save you up to 46% compared to buying courses individually. Every bundle includes instant TREC credit posting and our no-questions-asked refund guarantee.

Lunch Money

$48
Was $82.39
Save 42%
  • Legal Update I (4 hrs)
  • Legal Update II (4 hrs)
  • Two free elective classes
  • 11 total CE hours
Get Lunch Money

Hall Pass Renewal

$75
Was $134.82
Save 37%
  • Legal Update I & II (8 hrs)
  • 3 hours contract CE
  • 9 hours electives
  • Complete 18-hour renewal
Get Hall Pass

Dean’s List

$85
Was $172.25
Save 46%
  • Every course TREA offers
  • 25+ total CE hours
  • All elective courses included
  • Best value per hour
Get Dean’s List

No-Questions-Asked Refund Policy

Not happy? We’ll refund your purchase – and you keep your earned CE hours. No hoops, no hassle, no hard feelings.

Why Texas Agents Choose TREA for Continuing Education

TREA is one of only 6 TREC-approved providers offering Legal Update I & II in both classroom and online formats. Here’s what makes us different:

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Instant TREC Credit Posting

Your completed CE hours are posted to TREC in approximately 3 seconds, 24/7. No waiting days or weeks wondering if your credits were reported. Finish a course at midnight Saturday – it’s on your TREC transcript by 12:00:03.

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Studio-Quality Video Production

Forget bad voiceovers and PowerPoint slideshows. TREA courses are filmed in a professional in-house studio with green screen and multi-monitor teleprompter setup. This is CE that doesn’t put you to sleep.

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Game-Based Learning

Our flagship Commission Killer course uses a game-show format to teach contract protection. It’s interactive, competitive, and you’ll actually remember what you learned. CE shouldn’t feel like punishment.

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Self-Paced, Any Device

Binge-watch your courses or pace yourself between appointments. No apps or plugins required – works on any phone, tablet, or computer. Your eyes, ears, and brain will thank you.

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Free 2-Hour CE Class

Try before you buy. “Who Do You Think You Are?” is a free 2-hour personality profile class taught by DISC-certified psychologist Dr. Phillip Shero. It counts toward your elective CE hours. Claim your free class here.

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Refund Guarantee + Keep Your Hours

TREA has a no-questions-asked refund policy. If you’re not satisfied, you get your money back – and you keep any CE hours you’ve already earned. No other provider does this.

How TREA’s Online CE Process Works

From enrollment to TREC posting, here’s what to expect when you take your CE with Texas Real Estate Academy.

1

Choose Your Courses

Pick a bundle or build your own 18-hour CE renewal. The course catalog shows every option with pricing.

2

Watch & Learn

Stream studio-quality video lessons at your own pace on any device. No downloads, no apps, no plugins. Pause and resume anytime.

3

Pass the Quiz

Complete the end-of-course quiz to earn your CE credit. Each course includes interactive elements and game-based learning to keep you engaged.

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Instant TREC Posting

Your completed hours are posted to TREC in ~3 seconds, 24/7. Check your TREC transcript – it’s already there.

TREA Course Catalog – All TREC-Approved CE Courses

Every course below is TREC-approved for both online and classroom delivery. Buy individually or save with a bundle.

Required: Legal Updates (2026–2027)

Legal Update I (2026–2027)
4 hours • Required for renewal
$29.96
Legal Update II (2026–2027)
4 hours • Required for renewal • Instructor: Michelle Stuart
$29.96

Required: Broker Responsibility

Broker Responsibility (2025–2026)
Textbook + interactive format
$45.00

Contract Courses: TREC Addendums

Expert Mode: TREC Addendums Part 1
1 hour • Instructor: Michelle Stuart
$7.95
Expert Mode: TREC Addendums Part 2
1 hour • Instructor: Michelle Stuart
$7.95
Expert Mode: TREC Addendums Part 3
1 hour • Instructor: Michelle Stuart
$7.95

Elective Courses

Who Do You Think You Are? (Personality Types)
2 hours • Instructor: Dr. Phillip Shero • DISC Assessment
FREE
Get Your UNFAIR Share of Referrals
Elective • Instructor: David Offutt
$7.49
Realtors Uninsured
Elective • Insurance coverage gaps • Instructor: David Offutt
$7.49
Uninsured Homes
Elective • Insurance • Instructor: David Offutt
$7.49
Inspector Mistakes
Elective • Home inspection • Instructor: David Offutt
$7.49
Closing Issues & Insurance
Elective • Insurance at closing • Instructor: David Offutt
$7.49
Wrong Home Inspector
Elective • Home inspection • Instructor: David Offutt
$7.49
WAR IS SELL (Sales Professionalism)
Elective • Sales training • Instructor: David Offutt
$7.49
Weird, Wild, Whispered, Wired Homes
Elective • Unique properties • Instructor: Michelle Stuart
$7.49
Time Management
Elective • Professional development • Instructor: David Offutt
$7.49

Meet Your CE Instructors

TREA instructors aren’t reading from a script. They’re practicing professionals who bring real-world experience into every course.

David Offutt

Founder & Lead Instructor

Classically trained economist, published author, and the personality behind TREA. David built the academy from scratch with less than $10,000, runs his own professional video production studio, and handles every student call personally. Teaches insurance, economics, sales, and inspection courses.

Michelle Stuart

Instructor – Broker/Owner, All Cities Realty

Former loan officer, analyst, and certified mineral manager. Specializes in luxury residential, farm & ranch, raw land, and first-time homebuyers. Michelle teaches all three TREC Addendums contract courses and the Legal Update II course.

Amanda Thomas, MBA

Instructor – Marketing & Consumer Behavior

MBA in Marketing with experience teaching graduate and undergraduate courses. Background in corporate business, residential and investment real estate. Based in Plano, Texas, Amanda brings expertise in consumer behavior, technology applications, and e-marketing to TREA courses.

Texas Real Estate CE – Frequently Asked Questions

Texas real estate agents need 18 hours of TREC-approved continuing education to renew their license. This includes 4 hours of Legal Update I, 4 hours of Legal Update II, 3 hours of contract-related courses, and 7 hours of electives. Texas Real Estate Academy (TREA) offers all 18 hours in a single bundle starting at $75 with the Hall Pass Renewal package.
Yes. Texas Real Estate Academy posts completed CE credits to TREC in approximately 3 seconds, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is one of the fastest posting times of any TREC-approved CE provider in Texas. You don’t have to wait days wondering if your credits were reported – finish a course at midnight and it’s on your transcript by 12:00:03.
Yes. TREA is one of only 6 TREC-approved providers that offers both Legal Update I and Legal Update II in online and classroom formats. All courses are self-paced, feature studio-quality video instruction, and work on any device without apps or plugins. You can binge-watch your courses or pace yourself between appointments.
TREA offers a complete 18-hour CE renewal for $75 (Hall Pass bundle), which includes Legal Update I & II, contract CE, and electives. The Dean’s List bundle includes 25+ hours for $85. Individual elective courses start at $7.49 each. All purchases come with TREA’s no-questions-asked refund policy – and you keep your earned CE hours even after a refund.
Texas Real Estate Academy has a no-questions-asked refund policy. If you’re not satisfied for any reason, TREA will refund your purchase – and you keep any CE hours you’ve already earned. This applies to all CE courses and bundles. No hoops, no hassle, approximately 90-day window.
Yes. Texas Real Estate Academy is a TREC-approved CE provider, license #10010-CEP, and a TREC qualifying education provider, license #701062. All courses are approved for both online and classroom delivery, and credits are posted directly to TREC. TREA has been a licensed provider since 2010, based in Fort Worth, Texas.
Yes. TREA offers a free 2-hour CE elective called “Who Do You Think You Are?” taught by DISC-certified psychologist Dr. Phillip Shero. It’s a personality profile assessment that counts toward your 7 hours of elective CE credit. It’s a risk-free way to experience TREA’s teaching style and video quality before purchasing additional courses. Claim your free class here.
Starting October 1, expired Texas real estate licenses are set to inactive and all broker affiliations are terminated. This means you cannot legally practice real estate until you complete your CE requirements and renew. Don’t wait until the last minute – TREA’s self-paced online courses let you complete your 18 hours of CE on your own schedule, and credits post to TREC in seconds.

Ready to Knock Out Your Texas Real Estate CE?

Complete your entire 18-hour TREC CE renewal online. Studio-quality video, instant credit posting, and a refund guarantee. Start with a free class or go straight to a bundle.

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