1 Hour TREC Short Sales and Foreclosures

1 Hour TREC Short Sales and Foreclosures

This 1-hour online course meets TREC requirements for Real Estate Agents and Brokers looking to renew their license in Texas. This course covers Distressed Properties, Short Sales, Foreclosures, Bank Owned REO Properties, and Best Practices. Upon completion of the course, you will receive 1 Credit Hour towards your renewal. Certificate emailed immediately upon completion!

Texas Real Estate Commission Requirements for License Renewal

Fulfill a total of 18 hours of approved Continuing Education (CE) courses, including:

• 8 hours of TREC Legal Update I and II
• 3 hours of coursework related to contracts
• 7 hours of elective CE

If you have assumed a supervisory role designated by your broker, incorporate the 6-hour Broker Responsibility course into your 18 hours of CE.

In instances where TREC records do not indicate completion of CE requirements upon submitting your renewal application, you are required to either pay a $200 CE Deferral Fee or opt for renewal on inactive status.

By remitting the CE Deferral Fee before the expiration date, you gain an additional 60 days from your expiration date to fulfill CE requirements while maintaining active status. It's important to note that an expired license cannot be renewed until CE requirements are satisfied, and the CE Deferral Fee is paid.

For CE completion more than 60 days after the license expiration date, an additional late reporting fee of $250 will apply. If you have not previously submitted your fingerprints to TREC during a renewal or application process, fingerprinting is mandatory for a criminal background check.

Real Estate Sales Agents are required to renew their licenses every two years. A renewal notice will be issued approximately 90 days prior to the expiration date. Until you receive this renewal notice, the license cannot be renewed. As part of the renewal process, completion of specific continuing education courses is mandatory to ensure the delivery of competent and high-quality real estate services.

Need Additional TREC-Approved Continuing Education Courses?
✅ 3 Hour TREC Effective Advertising Strategies and Guidelines — $19.99
✅ 3 HRs TREC Mastering Real Estate Contracts and Transactions — $19.99
✅ 1 Hour TREC Short Sales and Foreclosures — $19.99
✅ 2 Hrs TREC Mastering Sales Techniques and Negotiations — $19.99
✅ 2 Hrs TREC Mastering VA Loans and Texas VLB Loans — $19.99

How to Renew Your License

1. Confirm your TREC renewal deadline in your MyLicense account at trec.texas.gov.

2. Identify which CE hours you still need to reach 18 (or 24 for supervising brokers).

3. Complete this 1-hour TREC-approved course online at your own pace.

4. Pass the post-course assessment and get your instant certificate of completion.

5. Submit your TREC renewal through your MyLicense account.

6. Keep your certificate on file in case TREC audits your CE.

What You Will Learn

This 1-hour course covers practical, TREC-aligned content you can apply immediately in real-world transactions.

• Distressed properties - identifying and qualifying.

• Short sales process and best practices.

• Foreclosure process in Texas.

• Bank-owned (REO) property transactions.

• Best practices for representing buyers and sellers.

Why Choose 1st Choice Continuing Education

1st Choice Continuing Education has more than 10 years of trusted CE service and is approved by the Texas Real Estate Commission (Provider #10802, Course #(TREC course number TBD - awaiting confirmation from 1st Choice CE)). At $19.99 flat with no hidden fees, this is a clean way to log 1 TREC CE hour. The course is 100% online and mobile-friendly, fully self-paced, and your certificate is delivered instantly. Phone or text support is available at 1-800-698-2770.

Related Courses / Other Courses You May Need

Need more TREC CE? Browse our full TREC-approved Texas real estate library below.

• 3 Hour TREC Effective Advertising Strategies and Guidelines

• 3 Hrs TREC Mastering Real Estate Contracts and Transactions

• 2 Hrs TREC Mastering Sales Techniques and Negotiations

• 2 Hrs TREC Mastering VA Loans and Texas VLB Loans

Support When You Need It

✅ Phone or text support: 1-800-698-2770. Spanish speakers welcome.

Questions about which TREC CE categories you still need this renewal or whether you need the Broker Responsibility course? Call or text our team before you enroll.

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✅ Enroll today for just $19.99 - flat rate, no hidden fees.

Click Enroll Now to begin this 1-hour TREC course. Complete at your own pace and download your instant certificate of completion.