Texas SAE (Post-Licensing)
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90-Hr. TX SAE Package
Salesperson- Texas SAE: Real Estate Appraisal (30 mandatory hours)
- Texas SAE: Real Estate Investment (30 mandatory hours)
- Texas SAE: Real Estate Brokerage (30 mandatory hours)
98-Hr. TX SAE Package (includes Legal Updates I and II)
Salesperson- Texas Legal Update I (4 mandatory CE hours)
- Texas Legal Update II (4 mandatory CE hours)
- Texas SAE: Real Estate Appraisal (30 mandatory hours)
- Texas SAE: Real Estate Investment (30 mandatory hours)
- Texas SAE: Real Estate Brokerage (30 mandatory hours)
Individual Courses
Not ready for a package? Purchase each course separately at your own pace. All courses are required for tx licensure.
Texas Real Estate Post-Licensing Course: Texas SAE: Real Estate Appraisal
Topics include central purposes and functions of an appraisal, social and economic determinant of value, cost, market date and income approaches to value estimates, final correlations, and reporting...
Texas Real Estate Post-Licensing Course: Texas SAE: Real Estate Investment
As an asset class, real estate is in a class by itself. Where can you put 10% down and receive profits on the appreciation of 100% of the asset--and even depreciate the appreciating asset? ...
Texas Real Estate Post-Licensing Course: TX Legal Update Part I (2022-2023)
Texas real estate license holders should be conversant with the latest laws and standard practice updates that impact the real estate industry in Texas. This course comprises a comprehensive discussio...
Texas Real Estate Post-Licensing Course: Texas SAE: Real Estate Brokerage
In this course, you'll learn everything you need to know about starting and operating a real estate brokerage business: how to plan for and organize the firm, both structurally and financially; ho...
Texas Real Estate Post-Licensing Course: TX Legal Update Part II (2022-2023)
The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) Legal Update I and II courses are four hours of curriculum each. This online course, Legal Update II, includes three main topics: the Canons of Professional Eth...
Your Path to Becoming a Licensed Agent
Follow these 4 simple steps to start your real estate career in Texas
Enroll in the Texas SAE Package
All 278 Hours in One Bundle
Enroll in Fortune Academy's full Texas SAE package including 270 qualifying hours and both Legal Update courses. Instant access to all modules, self-paced delivery.
Work Through 270 Hours of Qualifying Courses
Meets TREC SAE Core
Complete Fortune Academy's SAE qualifying courses — investment, brokerage, property management, marketing, and more — totaling 270 TREC-approved hours.
Deepen your expertise across multiple facets of Texas real estate.
Complete Legal Update I and II (8 Hours)
TREC Mandated
Complete the two 4-hour Legal Update courses required alongside SAE. Focuses on current Texas law changes, TREC rule updates, and contract form changes.
Renew Your Texas License
Auto-Reported to TREC
Fortune Academy reports your SAE + Legal Update completion to TREC within 24 hours. Renew your sales agent license online through TREC. Next cycle: 18-hour CE every 2 years.
Meet Our Expert Instructors
Joseph F. Gobbett, Jr.
Licensed Broker, GRI
50+ YearsStarted his real estate career in Maryland in 1971. Training director, branch sales manager, and broker in charge of Rescom Realtors.
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Mark Davis-Cote
Licensed Broker, SFR
13+ YearsBA from URI, MBA from Webster University. Licensed salesperson since 2011, broker since 2016, SFR certified.
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Amanda Farnum
Licensed Real Estate Broker
17+ YearsAward-winning agent with experience across residential, commercial, foreclosures, and investments.
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Dale Clift
Real Estate Instructor
40+ YearsPassionate about real estate from age 20. Made it his goal to teach, train, and coach professionals across South Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our real estate courses
What is Texas SAE and who needs it?
Texas SAE (Sales Apprentice Education) is the post-licensing requirement for newly licensed Texas real estate sales agents. Before your first license renewal, TREC requires 270 additional qualifying course hours plus two Legal Update courses (4 hours each). All sales agents must complete SAE before their first renewal.
How many hours does Texas SAE require?
Texas SAE requires 270 total qualifying course hours plus Legal Update I (4 hours) and Legal Update II (4 hours) — 278 hours total — before your first sales agent license renewal.
When must I complete Texas SAE?
All SAE coursework must be completed before your first license renewal, which occurs approximately 24 months after initial licensure. TREC will not renew your license without SAE completion documented.
Can Texas SAE be completed online?
Yes. Fortune Academy's full Texas SAE package is 100% online, self-paced, and TREC-approved. Study on any device. No classroom, no scheduling required.
What courses count toward Texas SAE?
SAE qualifying courses can include Real Estate Investment, Real Estate Brokerage, Property Management, Real Estate Marketing, Real Estate Math, Real Estate Appraisal, and other TREC-approved 30-hour qualifying courses. Fortune Academy bundles the most popular SAE courses into one package.
Are Legal Update I and II the same as SAE?
Legal Update I and II (4 hours each) are separate from the 270 qualifying hours but are required alongside SAE before first renewal. TREC requires all three before issuing your renewed license. Fortune Academy's SAE package bundles them together.
What happens if I don't finish Texas SAE before my first renewal?
TREC will place your license in inactive status, and you cannot perform real estate activity until you complete SAE and reactivate. Your sponsoring broker cannot pay you commissions during this time. Complete SAE early to avoid business disruption.
Does Fortune Academy report my Texas SAE to TREC?
Yes. Fortune Academy automatically reports your SAE completion to TREC within 24 hours of finishing the course. You receive a confirmation email and can download your certificate immediately.