Real Estate

The process of buying and selling homes for clients around the Rio Grande Valley can be as lucrative as it is involved. Make sure your future as a real estate agent is a successful one by enrolling in our Real Estate program. With STC and our experienced trainers, you’ll learn what it takes to abide by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) and be ready to obtain your Texas Real Estate license in no time.

How to Obtain Your Real Estate License

Real Estate Agreement

Course List

Course	CRN	Date	Location	Cost	Register
Principles I Principles I Term: 520262 CRN: 40162 Course Number: RELE 1002.P01 Location: Online Online Date: Jan 10-18, 2026 Days: SU Time: 8:30am-5pm Instructor: J. Brown Prepares you for a job as a real estate agent. This is one of six courses required by the Texas Real Estate Commission to be able to sit for the state licensing exam. Topics include an overview of licensing as a real estate broker including introduction to modern real estate practice and the Texas Real Estate License Act; distinctions between personal and real property; titles to and conveyance of real estate including concepts and responsibilities of home ownership, real estate contracts and how home ownership is held; ethics of practice as a license holder including real estate brokerage and law of agency and listing agreements; federal, state and local fair housing laws; legal descriptions; and deeds, encumbrances and liens including interest in real estate. CPWE Register	40162	Jan 10-18, 2026	Online Online	$210	Register
Principles I Principles I Term: 520262 CRN: 40045 Course Number: RELE 1002.P01 Location: Mid-Valley TBA Date: Jan 05-21, 2026 Days: MTWR Time: 9am-12pm Instructor: J. Rodriguez Prepares you for a job as a real estate agent. This is one of six courses required by the Texas Real Estate Commission to be able to sit for the state licensing exam. Topics include an overview of licensing as a real estate broker including introduction to modern real estate practice and the Texas Real Estate License Act; distinctions between personal and real property; titles to and conveyance of real estate including concepts and responsibilities of home ownership, real estate contracts and how home ownership is held; ethics of practice as a license holder including real estate brokerage and law of agency and listing agreements; federal, state and local fair housing laws; legal descriptions; and deeds, encumbrances and liens including interest in real estate. CPWE Register	40045	Jan 05-21, 2026	Mid-Valley TBA	$210	Register
Principles I Principles I Term: 520262 CRN: 40183 Course Number: RELE 1002.P03 Location: Pecan J 1-306 Date: Jan 06-29, 2026 Days: TR Time: 6pm-10pm Instructor: A. Salazar Prepares you for a job as a real estate agent. This is one of six courses required by the Texas Real Estate Commission to be able to sit for the state licensing exam. Topics include an overview of licensing as a real estate broker including introduction to modern real estate practice and the Texas Real Estate License Act; distinctions between personal and real property; titles to and conveyance of real estate including concepts and responsibilities of home ownership, real estate contracts and how home ownership is held; ethics of practice as a license holder including real estate brokerage and law of agency and listing agreements; federal, state and local fair housing laws; legal descriptions; and deeds, encumbrances and liens including interest in real estate. CPWE Register	40183	Jan 06-29, 2026	Pecan J 1-306	$210	Register
Principles I Principles I Term: 520262 CRN: 40188 Course Number: RELE 1002.P04 Location: Starr TBA Date: Jan 10-18, 2026 Days: SU Time: 8:30am-5pm Instructor: A. Salazar Prepares you for a job as a real estate agent. This is one of six courses required by the Texas Real Estate Commission to be able to sit for the state licensing exam. Topics include an overview of licensing as a real estate broker including introduction to modern real estate practice and the Texas Real Estate License Act; distinctions between personal and real property; titles to and conveyance of real estate including concepts and responsibilities of home ownership, real estate contracts and how home ownership is held; ethics of practice as a license holder including real estate brokerage and law of agency and listing agreements; federal, state and local fair housing laws; legal descriptions; and deeds, encumbrances and liens including interest in real estate. CPWE Register	40188	Jan 10-18, 2026	Starr TBA	$210	Register
Principles II Principles II Term: 520262 CRN: 40167 Course Number: RELE 1039.P01 Location: Online Live Web Lecture Date: Jan 24 - Feb 01, 2026 Days: SU Time: 8:30am-5pm Instructor: J. Brown Prepares you for a job as a real estate agent. This is one of six courses required by the Texas Real Estate Commission to be able to sit for the state licensing exam. Topics include an overview of real estate mathematics; appraisal including value and pricing a property; finance and regulations including financing principles and control of land use; licensing as a broker or salesperson including specializations and property management; ethics of practice as a license holder; titles to and conveyance of real estate including investments, leases, estates, transfers and titles; deed, encumbrances and liens; and closing procedures. CPWE Register	40167	Jan 24 - Feb 01, 2026	Online Live Web Lecture	$210	Register
Principles II Principles II Term: 520262 CRN: 40184 Course Number: RELE 1039.P02 Location: Pecan J 1-306 Date: Feb 03-26, 2026 Days: TR Time: 6pm-10pm Instructor: A. Salazar Prepares you for a job as a real estate agent. This is one of six courses required by the Texas Real Estate Commission to be able to sit for the state licensing exam. Topics include an overview of real estate mathematics; appraisal including value and pricing a property; finance and regulations including financing principles and control of land use; licensing as a broker or salesperson including specializations and property management; ethics of practice as a license holder; titles to and conveyance of real estate including investments, leases, estates, transfers and titles; deed, encumbrances and liens; and closing procedures. CPWE Register	40184	Feb 03-26, 2026	Pecan J 1-306	$210	Register
Principles II Principles II Term: 520262 CRN: 40189 Course Number: RELE 1039.P03 Location: Starr TBA Date: Feb 14-22, 2026 Days: SU Time: 8:30am-5pm Instructor: A. Salazar Prepares you for a job as a real estate agent. This is one of six courses required by the Texas Real Estate Commission to be able to sit for the state licensing exam. Topics include an overview of real estate mathematics; appraisal including value and pricing a property; finance and regulations including financing principles and control of land use; licensing as a broker or salesperson including specializations and property management; ethics of practice as a license holder; titles to and conveyance of real estate including investments, leases, estates, transfers and titles; deed, encumbrances and liens; and closing procedures. CPWE Register	40189	Feb 14-22, 2026	Starr TBA	$210	Register
Law of Agency Law of Agency Term: 520262 CRN: 40171 Course Number: RELE 2002.P01 Location: Online Live Web Lecture Date: Feb 07-15, 2026 Days: SU Time: 8:30am-5pm Instructor: J. Brown Prepares you for a job as a real estate agent. This is one of six courses required by the Texas Real Estate Commission to be able to sit for the state licensing exam. Topics include agency concepts, seller agency, buyer agency and clarifying agency relationships; relationship between principle; authority of agent; fiduciary and other duties of an agent; listing or buying representation procedures including representing more than one party in a transaction; termination of an agent’s authority; employment law and issues; and deceptive trade practices and consumer protection. CPWE Register	40171	Feb 07-15, 2026	Online Live Web Lecture	$210	Register
Law of Agency Law of Agency Term: 520263 CRN: 50019 Course Number: RELE 2002.P01 Location: Pecan Plaza J 1-306 Date: Mar 03 - Apr 07, 2026 Days: TR Time: 6pm-10pm Instructor: A. Salazar Prepares you for a job as a real estate agent. This is one of six courses required by the Texas Real Estate Commission to be able to sit for the state licensing exam. Topics include agency concepts, seller agency, buyer agency and clarifying agency relationships; relationship between principle; authority of agent; fiduciary and other duties of an agent; listing or buying representation procedures including representing more than one party in a transaction; termination of an agent’s authority; employment law and issues; and deceptive trade practices and consumer protection. CPWE Register	50019	Mar 03 - Apr 07, 2026	Pecan Plaza J 1-306	$210	Register
Law of Agency Law of Agency Term: 520263 CRN: 50021 Course Number: RELE 2002.P02 Location: Starr TBA Date: Mar 07-15, 2026 Days: SU Time: 8:30am-5pm Instructor: A. Salazar Prepares you for a job as a real estate agent. This is one of six courses required by the Texas Real Estate Commission to be able to sit for the state licensing exam. Topics include agency concepts, seller agency, buyer agency and clarifying agency relationships; relationship between principle; authority of agent; fiduciary and other duties of an agent; listing or buying representation procedures including representing more than one party in a transaction; termination of an agent’s authority; employment law and issues; and deceptive trade practices and consumer protection. CPWE Register	50021	Mar 07-15, 2026	Starr TBA	$210	Register
Law of Contracts Law of Contracts Term: 520263 CRN: 40173 Course Number: RELE 1012.P01 Location: Pecan Plaza 1.904 Date: Feb 09-19, 2026 Days: MTWR Time: 6pm-10pm Instructor: M. Henry Prepares you for a job as a real estate agent. This is one of six courses required by the Texas Real Estate Commission to be able to sit for the state licensing exam. Topics include contracts for VA, FHA, conventional and owner financed; term contract; the essential elements of a valid contract; the difference between VA, FHA and conventional contracts; remedies for breach of contract; and how a contract may be terminated. CPWE Register	40173	Feb 09-19, 2026	Pecan Plaza 1.904	$210	Register
Law of Contracts Law of Contracts Term: 520263 CRN: 50020 Course Number: RELE 1012.P01 Location: Online Live Web Lecture Date: Mar 07-15, 2026 Days: SU Time: 8:30am-5pm Instructor: J. Brown Prepares you for a job as a real estate agent. This is one of six courses required by the Texas Real Estate Commission to be able to sit for the state licensing exam. Topics include contracts for VA, FHA, conventional and owner financed; term contract; the essential elements of a valid contract; the difference between VA, FHA and conventional contracts; remedies for breach of contract; and how a contract may be terminated. CPWE Register	50020	Mar 07-15, 2026	Online Live Web Lecture	$210	Register
Finance Finance Term: 520263 CRN: 50022 Course Number: RELE 1020.P02 Location: Online Live Web Lecture Date: Mar 28 - Apr 12, 2026 Days: SU Time: 8:30am-5pm Instructor: J. Brown Prepares you for a job as a real estate agent. This is one of six courses required by the Texas Real Estate Commission to be able to sit for the state licensing exam. Topics include monetary systems, primary and secondary money markets, sources of mortgage loans, federal government programs, loan applications, processes and procedures, closing costs, alternative financial instruments, equal credit opportunity laws affecting mortgage lending, Community Reinvestment Act and the state housing agency. CPWE Register	50022	Mar 28 - Apr 12, 2026	Online Live Web Lecture	$210	Register
Finance Finance Term: 520263 CRN: 50018 Course Number: RELE 1020.P01 Location: Pecan Plaza 1-904 Date: Mar 03-12, 2026 Days: MTWR Time: 6pm-10pm Instructor: ML Henry Prepares you for a job as a real estate agent. This is one of six courses required by the Texas Real Estate Commission to be able to sit for the state licensing exam. Topics include monetary systems, primary and secondary money markets, sources of mortgage loans, federal government programs, loan applications, processes and procedures, closing costs, alternative financial instruments, equal credit opportunity laws affecting mortgage lending, Community Reinvestment Act and the state housing agency. CPWE Register	50018	Mar 03-12, 2026	Pecan Plaza 1-904	$210	Register
Promulgated Contracts Promulgated Contracts Term: 520263 CRN: 40172 Course Number: RELE 1000.P03 Location: Online Live Web Lecture Date: Feb 21 - Mar 01, 2026 Days: SU Time: 8:30pm-5pm Instructor: J. Brown Prepares you for a job as a real estate agent. This is one of six courses required by the Texas Real Estate Commission to be able to sit for the state licensing exam. Topics include promulgated contract forms, which shall include but is not limited to unauthorized practice of law, broker-lawyer committee, current promulgated forms, commission rules governing use forms and case studies involving use of forms. CPWE Register	40172	Feb 21 - Mar 01, 2026	Online Live Web Lecture	$210	Register
Promulgated Contracts Promulgated Contracts Term: 520262 CRN: 40170 Course Number: RELE 1000.P01 Location: Pecan Plaza 1-904 Date: Jan 12-28, 2026 Days: MTW Time: 6pm-10pm Instructor: M. Henry Prepares you for a job as a real estate agent. This is one of six courses required by the Texas Real Estate Commission to be able to sit for the state licensing exam. Topics include promulgated contract forms, which shall include but is not limited to unauthorized practice of law, broker-lawyer committee, current promulgated forms, commission rules governing use forms and case studies involving use of forms. CPWE This course is Saturdays and Sundays. Register	40170	Jan 12-28, 2026	Pecan Plaza 1-904	$210	Register