How to get a real estate license in McKinney, TX
There is no separate McKinney real estate license. Agents in McKinney 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
McKinney by the numbers
Collin County has 10,497 active licensees in the state's public record.
Picking a brokerage in McKinney
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 McKinney.
Offices in McKinney
1 real estate franchise office lists an address in McKinney: 1 Coldwell Banker.
- Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors 6920 Mediterranean Dr, 75072 (972) 562-5400 · 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.
Agents and offices in McKinney
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in McKinney?
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 McKinney?
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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