PRINCIPLES OF REAL ESTATE I 02712-REQC

Texas Principles of Real Estate I is a required 30-hour course for anyone seeking a Texas real estate license. This course satisfies one of the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) qualifying education requirements and is designed to help you successfully pass the Texas State Licensing Exam.

The course covers foundational real estate concepts, including the differences between real and personal property, ownership rights, titles, encumbrances, appurtenances, legal descriptions, basic real estate math, financing, appraisals, property management, and real estate investment principles.

In addition, the course addresses Texas-specific topics such as Texas habitability laws, antitrust laws, the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA), the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), Texas licensing law, and professional ethical standards.

Finally, you will learn about the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC), including its role in licensing, broker sponsorship requirements, regulatory authority, enforcement powers, and potential civil actions.