Real Estate Classes Dallas Texas: Complete Your TREC CE Online
You're looking for real estate classes in Dallas, Texas - and a renewal deadline is coming up. In short, you don't need a classroom on Harry Hines or traffic on 635 to finish your CE. You need 18 hours of TREC-approved CE, done on your schedule, with proof it posted before your deadline hits.
I'm David Offutt, founder of Texas Real Estate Academy. I'm based right here in the DFW Metroplex - Fort Worth, specifically. Champions School of Real Estate in Dallas interviewed me three times, then wrongly rejected me. As a result, TREA exists to give Texas agents better CE at a better price, without brick-and-mortar overhead. Our courses are TREC-approved, 100% online, and your credits post to TREC in 3 seconds.
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What Dallas Agents Need for License Renewal
Texas real estate license renewal requires 18 hours of CE:
- Legal Update I - 4 hours (mandatory)
- Legal Update II - 4 hours (mandatory)
- Contract courses - 3 hours
- Electives - 7 hours
Notably, Dallas agents are typically members of the MetroTex Association of REALTORS, the primary board serving the DFW area. All MetroTex members renew under the same TREC 18-hour CE requirement as agents statewide.
Since October 2023, expired licenses go inactive immediately and terminate your broker affiliation. In fact, there is no grace period. So if your CE isn't posted before your renewal date, you're not just late - you're unlicensed.
Why Dallas Agents Choose TREA
Instant TREC Credit Posting
TREA posts your CE completion to TREC in approximately 3 seconds. Not next business day. Not 7-10 days. Three seconds, via a direct TREC connection that runs 24/7 - including weekends and holidays.
Finish a course at 11 PM on a Sunday night before your Monday renewal deadline. Your hours are posted before you close the browser.
$75 for Your Full 18-Hour Renewal
TREA's Hall Pass Renewal bundle covers all 18 required hours for $75. Specifically, that includes Legal Update I, Legal Update II, 3 hours of contract courses, and 7 hours of electives.
- AceableAgent charges $107.40 on sale ($179 list)
- The CE Shop charges $145
- Champions charges $99-$119
Additionally, individual TREA electives run $7.49-$7.95 per hour - the cheapest per-hour rate among major Texas CE providers.
No-Questions-Asked Refund
Fortunately, TREA will refund any student, any time, for any reason. In fact, you keep every CE hour you've earned regardless. No restrictions, no time limits, no fine print.
Meanwhile, most competitors offer conditional refunds - or only refund if you haven't completed the course. Ultimately, TREA's policy is the most student-friendly in the Texas CE market.
Real Estate Classes Dallas Texas: Your Options Compared
Pricing verified April 6, 2026.
| Factor | TREA | Champions | AceableAgent | The CE Shop | 4MeCE |
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| 18-hr CE bundle | $75 | $99-$119 | $107.40 (sale) | $145 | $42.99 |
| TREC posting | 3 seconds | Not specified | Not specified | 7-10 days | 1-3 business days |
| Refund | No-questions-asked | Standard | 30-day conditional | Standard | Standard |
| Dallas location | Online (Fort Worth HQ) | Dallas campus | Online | Online | Online |
| Free entry point | Free 2-hr course | None | None | None | None |
| TREC Provider | #10010-CEP | #4530-QP / 5-CEP | #10137 | Multi-state | #10197 |
To be fair, Champions has a physical Dallas campus - if you specifically want in-person CE, that remains a real option. However, TREA is headquartered right here in the Metroplex. For online CE, it wins on posting speed, refund policy, and price. No other local DFW provider matches all three.
What's Included in TREA's Dallas CE Courses
All TREA courses are studio-quality video taught by experienced instructors. No PowerPoint slideshows with a voiceover. No walls of text and clicking "next."
Required courses:
- Legal Update I (2026-2027) - 4 hrs - $29.96
- Legal Update II (2026-2027) - 4 hrs - $29.96
- Broker Responsibility (2025-2026) - 6 hrs - $45.00 (brokers only)
- Contract series (Parts 1-3) - 3 hrs - $7.95 each
Elective courses ($7.49 each):
- Realtors Uninsured - insurance pitfalls in transactions
- Uninsured Homes - vendor boundaries and coverage gaps
- 5 Mistakes Inspectors Make - failed inspection causes
- Closing Issues - insurance and claims demystified
- War is Sell - active selling and professional balance
- Time Management - plans from highly rated Realtors
- Get Your Unfair Share of Referrals - autopilot referral system
- Weird, Wild, Whispered and Wired Homes - listing and contract essentials
Free: Who Do You Think You Are? Personality Types - 2 hours, no credit card required. Start here.
How It Works
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Start with the free class. Take the 2-hour personality types course. No credit card, no commitment. See if the teaching style works for you.
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Pick your bundle or build your own. Hall Pass Renewal ($75) covers all 18 hours. Or pick individual courses instead.
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Complete on your schedule. The platform is 100% online. Pause and resume on any device, no apps required.
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Credits post instantly. TREA posts your completion directly to TREC in 3 seconds. Verify it yourself on the TREC website right away.
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Renew your license. Log into TREC's REALM portal. Your hours are already there.
Start With the Free Class - No Commitment
TREA's free 2-hour personality course removes all friction. No credit card. No obligation. Simply take it, see how the platform works, and if it fits - your 18-hour renewal is $75.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I complete all my Dallas real estate CE hours online?
Yes. All 18 required CE hours can be completed 100% online through TREA. That includes Legal Update I, Legal Update II, contract courses, and electives. Additionally, no classroom attendance is required. TREC approves online delivery for all CE course types.
How fast does TREA post CE credits to TREC?
TREA posts CE credits to TREC in approximately 3 seconds via a direct connection to TREC. This works 24/7, including weekends and holidays. You can verify your hours on the TREC website immediately after completing a course.
What happens if my Texas real estate license expires?
Since October 2023, expired licenses are set to inactive status and all broker affiliations are terminated. In fact, there is no grace period. Complete your CE and renew before your expiration date to avoid losing your active status.
How much does TREA's CE cost compared to other Dallas options?
TREA's Hall Pass Renewal bundle is $75 for all 18 required hours. Champions (Dallas campus) charges $99-$119. AceableAgent charges $107.40 on sale ($179 list). The CE Shop charges $145. Furthermore, TREA's individual electives at $7.49 per hour are the cheapest per-hour rate in the market.
Does TREA offer a refund?
Yes. TREA has a no-questions-asked refund policy. You keep all CE hours you've earned regardless of the refund. No time limits, no restrictions.
Is TREA based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area?
Yes. Texas Real Estate Academy is headquartered in Fort Worth, right in the DFW Metroplex. TREA is TREC CE Provider #10010-CEP. All courses are TREC-approved and available 100% online to agents anywhere in Texas. You can verify your TREC license status at TREC.texas.gov.
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