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How to get a real estate license in Temple, TX

There is no separate Temple real estate license. Agents in Temple 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

  1. Meet the basics
  2. Take 180 hours of qualifying education
  3. Apply online and get fingerprinted
  4. Pass the exam
  5. Get sponsored by a broker

Full Texas guide · Renewal and CE rules

Temple by the numbers

Bell County has 1,771 active licensees in the state's public record.

Picking a brokerage in Temple

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 Temple.

Offices in Temple

1 real estate franchise office lists an address in Temple: 1 Century 21.

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 Temple

Questions

Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Temple?

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 Temple?

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.

Nearby city guides: Killeen · Copperas Cove · Harker Heights · Salado

This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.

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