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If you prefer, you can also submit the Application for Inactive Broker or Sales Agent Status form by email.

1. The name of the license holder or team placing the advertisement; and
2. The broker’s name in at least half the size of the largest contact information for any sales agent, associated broker, or team name contained in the advertisement.

• A broker’s name includes a broker’s assumed business name that has been registered with TREC.
• Requirements for an assumed business name and team name are set out in Rule 535.154
• There is no requirement that a phone number or email address included in an advertisement belong to the broker.

• If there is no residential service company contract as part of the transaction, you do not need to provide this form.
• If you are not being paid a fee by a residential service company, you do not need to provide this form.
• If a residential service company contract is part of the transaction but you do not receive a fee from that specific company, you do not need to provide this form.

Generally, the only reason you might fill out this form if you do not receive a fee from a residential service company is because the other agent or broker in your transaction is providing their own disclosure. In this situation, you would fill out the appropriate portion of the form and check the box that says you "will receive no compensation from a residential service company." Your signature in this situation is merely disclosure and is not an endorsement, approval, or otherwise binding.

Renew Your Sales Agent License

As a Real Estate Sales Agent, you must renew your license every two years. A renewal notice will be sent out about 90 days before your expiration date. Until you receive this notice of renewal, you cannot renew your license. As part of the renewal process, you must complete certain continuing education courses to help you deliver competent and quality real estate services. After completing your course work, you are welcome to submit a course and instructor evaluation.

You may renew your license up to six months after the expiration date. After six months and up to two years past the expiration date, you may apply for reinstatement of your license. After two years past the expiration date, you will have to reapply and pass the examination.

Sales Apprentice Education (SAE) requirements for First Time Renewals

• If you are renewing for the first time, active or inactive, you must have
  • a total of 270 qualifying real estate course hours
    • Starting October 1, 2023, these hours must include the 30-hour Real Estate Brokerage course to renew.

    Active sales agent license renewal requirements

    • Complete 18 hours of approved Continuing Education (CE) courses
      • 8 hours of TREC Legal Update I and II
      • 3 hours of contract-related coursework
      • 7 hours of elective CE
      • Payment of the CE Deferral Fee before the expiration date allows you to remain active for an additional 60 days from your expiration date to complete CE requirements.

      Inactive sales agent license renewal requirements

      You may renew your license on inactive status without completing CE. You cannot engage in real estate brokerage activity with an inactive license.

      Renew Online:

      1. Renew online using our Online Services. If you have not renewed online before, you may need to register first.
      2. Complete your CE at least 10 days before your expiration date, to ensure time for processing.
      3. Pay the renewal fee online using our Online Services no later than the expiration date of your license.

      Renew by Mail:

      1. Submit the Renewal Form for Real Estate Sales Agents and Brokers.
      2. Complete your CE at least 10 days before your expiration date, to ensure time for processing.
      3. Include payment of the renewal fee.