TREC-Approved Provider #4549-QP · Est. 1975

Start your real estate career right here in El Paso.

As El Paso's longest running real estate school, The Academy of Real Estate has helped thousands of students earn their license since 1975.

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Academy students in class

50+

Years in El Paso

20,000+

Licensed graduates

$1,453.50

All six courses, textbooks included

Expert local instructors

The School El Paso has trusted since 1975

Over 20,000 licensed graduates later, here’s why students keep choosing us.

Locally rooted

Our instructors live and work in El Paso. You learn from people who know this market, not a generic online course.

Locally rooted

Our instructors live and work in El Paso. You learn from people who know this market, not a generic online course.

TREC approved

All courses are approved by the Texas Real Estate Commission. Your certificates are valid the day you earn them.

TREC approved

All courses are approved by the Texas Real Estate Commission. Your certificates are valid the day you earn them.

Award winning school

Recognized for excellence in real estate education by El Paso’s professional community.

GEPAR Affiliate of the Year 2022

Business Rate Best Trade School in El Paso 79925 for 2026.

Award winning school

Recognized for excellence in real estate education by El Paso’s professional community.

GEPAR Affiliate of the Year 2022

Business Rate Best Trade School in El Paso 79925 for 2026.

Day or evening classes

Daytime (8:30 AM to 5 PM) and evening (6 to 10 PM) sessions available Monday through Thursday.

Day or evening classes

Daytime (8:30 AM to 5 PM) and evening (6 to 10 PM) sessions available Monday through Thursday.

El Paso’s longest established school

Founded in 1975, we’ve been training real estate professionals in this city longer than any other school.

El Paso’s longest established school

Founded in 1975, we’ve been training real estate professionals in this city longer than any other school.

Invested in this community

Many of El Paso’s most recognized real estate professionals got their start at the Academy. We take that seriously.

Invested in this community

Many of El Paso’s most recognized real estate professionals got their start at the Academy. We take that seriously.

Tuition at a Glance: straightforward pricing without surprises.

Complete all 6 pre-licensing courses

Complete all 6 pre-licensing courses

$1,453.50 total

$1,453.50 total

Tuition, textbooks, and tax included

Tuition, textbooks, and tax included

No hidden fees

No hidden fees

Daytime classes (Mon-Thu, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM)

Daytime classes (Mon-Thu, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM)

About 6 weeks to complete all 6

About 6 weeks to complete all 6

Evening classes (Mon-Thu, 6:00-10:00 PM)

Evening classes (Mon-Thu, 6:00-10:00 PM)

About 12 weeks to complete all 6

About 12 weeks to complete all 6

Also offered: State & National Test Review (free for Academy graduates, $100 for everyone else) and Continuing Education, 18 hours, $225.

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Your path to a Texas real estate license

1

Complete 180 hours of coursework

6 TREC-approved courses (30 hours each), taught in person by local experts.

2

Pass each course's final exam

Passing all 6 exams earns the certificates you need to apply to TREC.

3

Apply to TREC and get fingerprinted

Submit your certificates through REALM & complete a background check.

4

Pass the state licensing exam

Administered by Pearson VUE at testing centers right here in El Paso.

5

Find a sponsoring broker and activate your license

Once you pass, you work under a licensed broker to begin your career.

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What our graduates have to say

Over 20,000 El Paso real estate professionals have gotten their start at the Academy.

Recognized by Business Rate as the Best Trade School in El Paso 79925 for 2026, based on Google Reviews.

“The in-person classes were taught by local brokers with firsthand knowledge of the El Paso market. I attended evening classes around my work schedule and it took me six months to finish. I passed both the State and National exams on the first try.”

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Ron Marcus

Full-time Realtor, El Paso TX

“The in-person classes were taught by local brokers with firsthand knowledge of the El Paso market. I attended evening classes around my work schedule and it took me six months to finish. I passed both the State and National exams on the first try.”

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Ron Marcus

Full-time Realtor, El Paso TX

“Evening classes for working professionals and in-person learning were the main reasons I chose the Academy. I needed structure — if I had tried online I would have never finished. Their instructors live and work in the El Paso market, which I found extremely helpful.”

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Tencha Barragan

Licensed El Paso Realtor

“Evening classes for working professionals and in-person learning were the main reasons I chose the Academy. I needed structure — if I had tried online I would have never finished. Their instructors live and work in the El Paso market, which I found extremely helpful.”

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Tencha Barragan

Licensed El Paso Realtor

“The professors and staff made me feel like I was part of something bigger than myself. Working through problems with my classmates made me want to strive for more. I’m now a full-time realtor working with one of the best brokerages in El Paso. I would definitely recommend the Academy to anyone trying to get licensed.”

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Ki-jana White

Full-time Realtor, El Paso TX

“The professors and staff made me feel like I was part of something bigger than myself. Working through problems with my classmates made me want to strive for more. I’m now a full-time realtor working with one of the best brokerages in El Paso. I would definitely recommend the Academy to anyone trying to get licensed.”

KW

Ki-jana White

Full-time Realtor, El Paso TX

“The Academy made a difficult course genuinely interesting — and a little easier. The staff were helpful and accommodating, and the variety of instructors, all experts in their field, gave me a well-rounded foundation. I passed both my State and National exams on the first try. This course was foundational to my real estate career.”

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Todd Williams

Licensed El Paso Realtor

“The Academy made a difficult course genuinely interesting — and a little easier. The staff were helpful and accommodating, and the variety of instructors, all experts in their field, gave me a well-rounded foundation. I passed both my State and National exams on the first try. This course was foundational to my real estate career.”

TW

Todd Williams

Licensed El Paso Realtor

¿Quieres iniciar una carrera en bienes raíces?

La Academia de Bienes Raíces de El Paso lleva más de 50 años formando profesionales en nuestra comunidad. Somos una institución aprobada por la Comisión de Bienes Raíces de Texas (TREC #4549-QP) y ofrecemos clases presenciales con instructores locales y experimentados.

Cada curso incluye el libro de texto y los impuestos. Principios I y II comparten un solo libro, por lo que los seis cursos cuestan $1,453.50 en total.

Si tienes preguntas sobre los cursos, los requisitos o el proceso de licencia, estamos aquí para ayudarte. Llámanos al (915) 779-0096 o visítanos en 6500 Boeing Dr, Building L, Suite 112, El Paso, TX 79925.

Importante: Todas las clases y los exámenes de licencia del estado de Texas se imparten y realizan únicamente en inglés. Para más información sobre los requisitos del idioma, contáctanos directamente.

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