How to get a real estate license in El Paso, TX
There is no separate El Paso real estate license. Agents in El Paso hold a Texas sales agent license from the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC), the same as everywhere else in the state. Here is what that means locally, with the full steps in the Texas guide.
The Texas steps at a glance
- Meet the basics
- Take 180 hours of qualifying education
- Apply online and get fingerprinted
- Pass the exam
- Get sponsored by a broker
Full Texas guide · Renewal and CE rules
El Paso by the numbers
El Paso County has 3,168 active licensees in the state's public record.
Picking a brokerage in El Paso
The Texas guide explains when you need to work under a broker. Many new agents talk to a few local offices before they decide. These franchise offices list an address in El Paso.
Offices in El Paso
5 real estate franchise offices list an address in El Paso: 3 Century 21 and 2 Coldwell Banker.
- CENTURY 21 APD Associates 9201 Montana Avenue, 79925 (915) 779-5611 · Office site
- CENTURY 21 The Edge 1071 Country Club Rd, Suite E, 79932 (915) 581-5922 · Office site
- CENTURY 21 The Edge 1201 Airway Boulevard, 79925 (915) 772-0553 · Office site
- Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors 500 N Oregon St Fl 2ND, 79901 (214) 500-0359 · Office site
- Coldwell Banker Heritage Real Estate 5915 Silver Springs Dr Bldg 5, 79912 (915) 585-7777 · Office site
Source: All The Places (CC-0), from each brand's public office locator, as of October 18, 2026. Not affiliated and not a recommendation; confirm details with the office.
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in El Paso?
Not for the real estate license itself: the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) issues it and it covers all of Texas. The city may have its own business license rules, so check with the city.
Where do I take the course if I live in El Paso?
Any school approved by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) works, in a classroom or online where the state allows it. Check the approval before you pay.
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This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.
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