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How to get a real estate license in Waco, TX

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

Waco by the numbers

McLennan County has 1,050 active licensees in the state's public record.

Picking a brokerage in Waco

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 Waco.

Offices in Waco

2 real estate franchise offices list an address in Waco: 1 Century 21 and 1 Coldwell Banker.

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 Waco

Questions

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

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 Waco?

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: Houston · San Antonio · Dallas · El Paso · Austin · Corpus Christi · Fort Worth · Flower Mound

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

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