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Texas Real Estate Practice Test Practice Questions

Texas Real Estate Salesperson Exam (TREC) — Practice with free Texas real estate sample questions covering TREC forms, agency and the IABS notice, property ownership, financing, valuation, and the One to Four Family Residential Contract. Every question comes with a detailed explanation -- so you understand the why, not just the answer.

125
Total Questions
4 hours (2.5 hr national + 1.5 hr state)
Time Limit
70% each section
Passing Score
$43 (exam) + ~$185 (license)
Registration Fee

Free Sample Questions

Here are 5 free sample questions from our full bank of 440+ Texas Real Estate Practice Test practice questions. Try them out below — click "Show Answer" to reveal the correct response and explanation.

1

A Texas license holder meets a prospective buyer at an open house. Under TREC rules, when must the license holder provide the Information About Brokerage Services (IABS) notice?

AA) Only if the buyer decides to make an offer
BB) Within 3 days of the first meeting
CC) At the first substantive communication about a specific property
DD) Only when a buyer representation agreement is signed
2

Maria and Luis purchase a home together in Texas during their marriage using community funds. Maria dies without a will. Under Texas intestate succession for community property (assuming they share children only with each other), what typically happens to Maria's half?

AA) Luis inherits Maria's entire community property interest
BB) Maria's half passes equally to her children, and Luis keeps his half
CC) The entire property is sold and proceeds split among heirs
DD) The state of Texas takes Maria's interest through escheat
3

A buyer and seller are using the TREC One to Four Family Residential Contract (Resale). The buyer pays $200 for an option fee and $3,000 in earnest money. During the option period, the buyer decides to terminate. Which statement is correct?

AA) The buyer forfeits both the option fee and the earnest money
BB) The seller keeps the option fee; the earnest money is also forfeited
CC) Both the option fee and earnest money are refunded to the buyer
DD) The seller keeps the option fee; the earnest money is refunded to the buyer
4

An appraiser is valuing a single-family home in suburban Austin. Three nearly identical homes on the same street sold within the past 90 days. Which approach to value will the appraiser most likely rely on?

AA) Cost approach
BB) Sales comparison approach
CC) Income approach
DD) Gross rent multiplier approach
5

Which of the following loans is specifically authorized and regulated by Article XVI, Section 50 of the Texas Constitution and is known for its strict borrower protections?

AA) Texas home equity loan
BB) Conventional 30-year fixed mortgage
CC) FHA 203(k) rehabilitation loan
DD) VA purchase loan

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About the Texas Real Estate Practice Test

Format & Structure

Total Questions
125
Time Limit
4 hours (2.5 hr national + 1.5 hr state)
Format
Computer-based at Pearson VUE

Scoring & Cost

Passing Score
70% each section
Registration Fee
$43 (exam) + ~$185 (license)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours of pre-licensing education do I need in Texas?

Texas requires 180 classroom hours of qualifying pre-licensing coursework before you can sit for the salesperson exam. The courses are split into six 30-hour modules: Principles of Real Estate I, Principles of Real Estate II, Law of Agency, Law of Contracts, Promulgated Contract Forms, and Real Estate Finance. You can take them online or in person through a TREC-approved provider. It's a real commitment -- most students spread the coursework over a few months.

How is the Texas real estate exam structured?

The TREC salesperson exam has two parts given in a single sitting. The national portion has 80 scored questions covering general real estate principles, and the Texas-specific state portion has 30 scored questions on TRELA, TREC rules, and state law. You need to pass both sections separately -- passing one and failing the other means you retake only the failed portion. Total seat time is about 4 hours.

What's the passing score for the Texas real estate exam?

You need 70% on each section to pass. That works out to 56 out of 80 correct on the national portion and 21 out of 30 correct on the state portion. Scores are given immediately at the Pearson VUE test center right after you finish. If you fail one section but pass the other, you only retake the one you missed -- a nice perk.

Can I retake the Texas real estate exam if I fail?

Yes. Texas lets you retake the exam up to three times within one year of your original application without additional coursework. If you fail all three attempts, you'll need to complete an additional 30 hours of qualifying education for each failed section before you can try again. Most people who use solid practice questions and review their weak areas pass within one or two attempts.

How much does the Texas real estate license cost in total?

The exam itself costs $43 per attempt. Beyond that, expect roughly $185 for the TREC license application fee, plus fingerprinting through IdentoGO (about $38), and a background check. Pre-licensing courses generally run $400 to $900 depending on the provider. All in, budget somewhere between $700 and $1,200 to get fully licensed -- not counting your time studying.

How do I schedule the Texas real estate exam at Pearson VUE?

Once TREC approves your application and coursework, you'll receive an eligibility letter with instructions to register at Pearson VUE. You can schedule online at pearsonvue.com/tx/realestate or by phone. Testing centers are located throughout Texas -- Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, and smaller cities too. Try to book 1-2 weeks out so you have time to review, but don't wait so long that you lose momentum.

Why is the IABS form so important in Texas?

The Information About Brokerage Services (IABS) form tells consumers who the license holder represents and explains the different types of representation in Texas. It's not a contract -- it's a disclosure. You have to give it at the first substantive dialogue about a specific property, and failing to do so is one of the most common TREC violations. Expect several questions about it on the state portion.

Do I need a sponsoring broker before I can practice?

Yes. Passing the exam gets you an inactive license. To actually work with clients, earn commissions, or list property, you must be sponsored by a Texas-licensed broker. Many new agents start interviewing brokerages while they're still in pre-licensing -- it saves time after you pass. Your sponsoring broker supervises your activity, holds your license, and typically splits commissions based on whatever agreement you negotiate.

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