CE Posting Update
Since the TREC CE Posting System became available in late January, the Texas REALTORS® Education Team has manually posted CE credit for 400 classes and over 6,650 individual records. Thank you for communicating delays and expedited credit requests to your members and students.
On February 26th, we were notified that the data issues impacting TREC should be resolved, and full functionality for automatic credit posting is expected to be restored late Sunday, March 1st. Monday, our Education Team will verify full restoration and ensure any remaining classes are posted. Currently, nearly 5,000 individual records may be pending transmission. Due to the volume, an automated push could still take time. Thank you for your patience as we tackle this last hurdle.
While we are working to ensure all records are successfully transmitted, we need your help to verify for your classes as well. If you or your students notice they have an incomplete TREC education record by end of next week, please notify us so we can follow up.
Course Renewal Requests - April & May
Let us know which unrestricted CE courses you would like renewed with TREC. Review the April & May list of expiring unrestricted courses, and check the box for the desired course. If the box is already checked, someone has already requested the course, and we will renew it.
TREC has released new policy for course renewals. Courses pending renewal may now be offered post-expiration, given the renewal application has been submitted prior to the current expiration date. EdConnect expiration dates will be adjusted accordingly to allow for continued scheduling and processing.
Proposed GRI Content Improvement
In efforts to mitigate frequent updates to GRI content, we will move towards including links and QR codes for supplemental documents, contracts, and references in lieu of inserting full copies of said materials. Electronic users will be able to click links, and students with a printed copy can scan QR codes to open the link. Submit feedback on this proposed improvement to education@texasrealtors.com.
Legal Resources for Instructors
Instructors who are members of Texas REALTORS® have access to our Legal Hotline with staff attorneys available to answer questions and provide guidance. The hotline is available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central, except for holidays. Should a question arise during a class, it is recommended to call privately outside of instruction times.
All instructors have access to our Instructor Legal FAQs to view staff attorney answers to common classroom questions. A submission form is available for new questions, and applicable answers will be added to the FAQ database. Thank you for your help in building out this resource by submitting your questions.
Instructor Training & Development Opportunity - Round Rock, TX
As real estate education continues to evolve, so does the need for skilled instructors. The Instructor Training Institute (ITI) offers an excellent opportunity to meet the growing need for quality instructors. This two-day training will help instructor candidates refine their presentation skills, teaching methods, and it is a requirement for those who want to teach GRI or other Texas REALTORS® training programs. The next ITI training is March 12-13, 2026 in Round Rock, TX. Click here for more information and to register.
Form Changes - Upcoming and Complete
Unrepresented Customer Showing Form to Update February 25th
Learn about the feedback that led to upcoming changes to the Unrepresented Customer Showing Form going into effect February 25th. Click here to read the article and preview the changes.
New Year, New Laws: Forms Changes Explained - Video and Slides
Learn about the legislative updates that necessitated forms changes and walk through all the new and revised Texas REALTORS® and TREC forms with Texas REALTORS® Legal Staff. Click here to watch the video. To download a PDF of the slides, click here.
Redesigned MarketViewer
Encourage members to check out the newly redesigned MarketViewer, which now features an updated design optimized for a more user-friendly mobile experience. Information is organized into clearly defined sections, allowing more content to be displayed while remaining easy to navigate. Color-coded year-over-year indicators highlight increases and decreases, making data trends quick to interpret at a glance. Additionally, a one-page, condensed, downloadable version is available.
Exam Policy for Legal Update & Broker Responsibility
The exam must be administered in some fashion for the students to independently answer the questions prior to a class review of the correct answers. It does not need to be in a traditional exam format as grades are not submitted, but the students need to have an opportunity to answer the questions on their own first. In this process, students may not keep or record exact test questions or answers.
Update on CE Posting, Template for Notifying Attendees, and Related EdConnect Issues
CE Posting Update
In late January, TREC announced that providers could resume posting course credit in the CE Posting system. However, due to the backlog from the blackout period and ongoing submissions, at least 150 records must be processed daily to avoid falling further behind. While limited CE and QE posting functionality has been restored, ongoing system deficiencies continue to make submissions inefficient, including:
· Having to break down larger classes to smaller lists so the system doesn't get overburdened
· The system claims there was an error but attendees received credit
· The system identifies all attendees were awarded credit but not all receive it
· Perpetual lag with processing each screen
This may not be an issue for smaller providers with limited classes and class sizes, but our volume is significant. We are in continual contact with TREC making them aware of these problems in hopes of a speedy resolution. Also, auto posting education records might be available soon, but this is not guaranteed.
Please share this information with your attendees:
Due to TREC’s ongoing transition to the REALM portal, there is currently a delay in Continuing Education (CE) credit posting for classes as it is now a manual process that doesn't always work. Texas REALTORS® is working diligently to update education records as quickly as possible and notifying TREC of any issues they encounter.
If you are approaching your license renewal deadline, please notify us as soon as possible so we can request expedited processing of your CE credits. Otherwise, credits will be posted as they are processed and/or once the transition to REALM is complete. We appreciate your patience during this time.
Related EdConnect Issues to Be Aware Of
While the automated CE posting is down, your course completions will show as Failed in the "Pushed to TREC" column. There are no additional actions required on your part. We have received your roster and will either manually post the credits or the credits will post when the automation is restored.
In addition, you may find that EdConnect will not accept or find license numbers for newly licensed agents. This will also be fixed once the automation is restored. Until then, email education@texasrealtors.com with agents you were unable to input, and we'll help you from there.
Q1 Broadcast Update & Q2 Open for Requests
We thank you for your patience as the ongoing CE Posting issues have delayed other programs. Remaining Q1 Broadcast Classes will be scheduled and posted by the end of next week.
We are now accepting Q2 broadcast calendar requests. If you would like to teach on our broadcast calendar, please submit your Broadcast Instructor Request Form. Instructors are currently limited to 10 classes per quarter.
Thank You For Another Successful Winter Meeting!
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Winter Meeting. Here are some resources that were shared in our Faculty Meeting:
New Texas REALTORS® QE Provider Number
Texas REALTORS® has been issued a new exempt QE Provider number by TREC. The provider number for QE/SAE classes is 20001-XQP. This is for your reference only. You do not need to publish it on course advertisements, as Texas REALTORS® is exempt from these rules.
Winter Meeting
Winter Meeting is underway! Education response times may be delayed as staff are assisting with meetings from now through Tuesday, February 10th.
The Faculty Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, February 7th, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Foothills 2 on the 17th Floor of the Hyatt Hotel. We invite all instructors and association staff to join us for:
- Legal Updates with Texas REALTORS® Legal Staff, specifically SB17
- Education Updates with Texas REALTORS® Education Staff
- Classroom Decorum and Management Panel Discussion with Texas REALTORS® Senior Instructors
- Open Q&A
We also invite everyone to join us for "Who Wins, You Win - Your Wallet vs. Your Appraisal", presented by Tony Delgado and sponsored by the Professional Development Committee. This CE session will be on Saturday, February 7th, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Foothills 2.
Update for CE Posting
Automation for CE posting to TREC remains unavailable, and Texas REALTORS® Education Staff continue to manually submit class rosters while this issue is being resolved. At this time, posting of QE course credit is also delayed, as that functionality is not yet available to Texas REALTORS®. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue working diligently to post credits as quickly and accurately as possible.
Please continue uploading rosters into EdConnect within 2 business days of the class. The roster submission process has not changed at this time; you do not need to enter the license suffix, -SA or -B.
EdConnect - Change of Instructor & Evaluation Links
If an instructor needs to be added or removed from a course in My Classes, the existing course instance must be deleted and re-entered with the correct instructor(s). Please verify all course details BEFORE submitting your roster, as course instances cannot be changed once completions are entered.
Evaluation links are generated per instructor, per class instance. Please do not reuse evaluation links, and for courses with multiple instructors, clearly label each link before distributing them to attendees.
Education Response Times
We thank you for your patience as the TREC REALM rollout and subsequent CE posting issues affected our January response times. We continue to meet our goal of responding to requests and inquiries within 2 business days. Click here to view our current performance metrics.
CE Posting Update
TREC's CE Posting System is now back online, however, there are still lingering issues with automated postings, such as ones coming from EdConnect. Our programming team, our database team, and TREC are working together to make the "Pushed to TREC" function available again; we don't yet know when this will be completed.
At this time, Texas REALTORS® Education Staff are manually submitting your rosters to TREC, starting with classes that occurred at the beginning of TREC's blackout period. From December 3rd until now, we have had nearly 400 classes; we appreciate your continued patience as we work through this. Please continue to submit your rosters within 2 business days of the class.
TREC Instructor Trainings Available March 4th & 5th
TREC is hosting back-to-back instructor trainings on March 4th and 5th in Austin, TX.
These trainings are required to teach the associated class(es), and the Legal Update Instructor Training can be applied towards eligibility to teach residential contracts through Texas REALTORS®. Visit the TREC website for more information and to register. Space is limited.
2026 SLA Prepay Option Must Be Purchased Before Adding Classes to Activate
The 2026 Service Level Agreement (SLA) Prepaid Package is available for purchase in EdConnect and must be added before entering classes to receive the correct pricing. Classes entered prior to purchasing the SLA will need to be deleted and reentered. To purchase, log into EdConnect and navigate to EdConnect>Purchased Packages, click the plus sign (+), select 2026 Service Level Agreement Prepaid Package, and complete the purchase. For instructors, the package is called 2026 Instructor Prepay Option.
New Year, New Laws: Forms Changes Explained
Learn about the legislative updates that necessitated forms changes and walk through all the new and revised Texas REALTORS® and TREC forms with Texas REALTORS® Legal Staff. Click here to watch the video.
TREC CE Posting In Testing
TREC is now testing their CE Posting System for integration with providers' systems. We are verifying that our records are formatted to go through and post accurately. Continue to submit rosters through EdConnect within 2 business days as described in the Terms and Conditions. Once classes begin posting, we will notify associations directly outside of The Dispatch. Visit the TREC website for live updates.
Submit Instructor Credit Request in REALM
To submit an instructor credit request, the licensee will go to their individual license record in REALM, and click "Amendment", then "Alternative Credit Request", then "Instructor" for Type of Education Request and follow the prompts and certification. Providers do not need to certify these requests. Once submitted, an email confirmation will be sent.
Delete Out Cancelled Classes in EdConnect
Help keep data clean and make your My Classes list in EdConnect more easily navigable by deleting out classes with zero completions. Click the vertical "…" button for the desired class and then "Delete".
Courses Report Resource in EdConnect
Refer to the Courses Report in EdConnect for available classes, updated course numbers, current expiration dates, and approved instructors. Contact the Education Team at education@texasrealtors.com if you would like an instructor added or a course renewed.
2026 Winter Meeting Faculty Meeting
Registration is now open for the 2026 Texas REALTORS® Winter Meeting scheduled for February 6-10, in Austin. Click here to register. Housing is first come, first serve.
The annual Faculty Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, February 7th, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Foothills 2 on the 17th Floor of the Hyatt Hotel. We invite all instructors and association staff to join us for:
- Legal Updates with Texas REALTORS® Legal Staff, specifically SB17
- Education Updates with Texas REALTORS® Education Staff
- Classroom Decorum and Management Panel Discussion with Texas REALTORS® Senior Instructors
- Open Q&A
New Year, New Laws: Forms Changes Explained
Learn about the legislative updates that necessitated forms changes and walk through all the new and revised Texas REALTORS® and TREC forms with Texas REALTORS® Legal Staff. Click here to watch the video.
2026 Instructor Fee Required for Activation
The $75 annual Instructor Fee is required to activate your instructor eligibility for 2026. Instructors will not be available for selection in EdConnect until payment is complete. Acknowledgement of the Terms and Conditions (formerly the Instructor Agreement) is included in the payment process. To pay, log into EdConnect and navigate to EdConnect>Instructor Fees, click the vertical "…" button in the 2026 line item.
TREC REALM CE Posting Offline
The TREC CE Posting System remains offline. We are continuing to monitor the situation. Visit the TREC website for more information, including guidance for December/January license renewals.
Add Pre-Registration Numbers for Broadcast Classes
For broadcast classes, be sure to add your pre-registrations in EdConnect at least 2 days before the class so the instructor can adequately prepare. Classes with zero pre-registrations listed may be subject to cancellation. Click here to view our guide on how to add pre-registrations.
TREC REALM CE Posting Offline & License Renewal Guidance
TREC has informed course providers that they are actively addressing issues relating to the CE Posting System. As they work to resolve this issue, license holders will not be charged the CE deferral fee. However, if their license is expiring at the end of this month, it is important that they process their license renewal application online regardless of the status of their education. Visit the TREC website for updates and information.
2026 Instructor Fee & Terms and Conditions Required for Activation
The $75 annual Instructor Fee is required to activate your instructor eligibility for 2026. Instructors will not be available for selection in EdConnect until payment is complete. Acknowledgement of the Terms and Conditions (formerly the Instructor Agreement) is included in the payment process. To pay, log into EdConnect and navigate to EdConnect>Instructor Fees, click the vertical "…" button in the 2026 line item.
2026 SLA Prepay Option Must Be Purchased Before Adding Classes to Activate
The 2026 Service Level Agreement (SLA) is available for purchase in EdConnect and must be added before entering classes to receive the correct pricing. Classes entered prior to purchasing the SLA will need to be deleted and reentered. To purchase, log into EdConnect and navigate to EdConnect>Purchased Packages, click the plus sign (+), select 2026 Service Level Agreement Prepaid Package, and complete the purchase. For instructors, the package is called 2026 Instructor Prepay Option.
Course Renewal & New CE Course Requests - Real Estate & Appraisal
March Expiration Course Renewal Requests
Please review the courses that expire 3/31/26. If you would like to request any of these courses be renewed, please complete the non-proprietary course renewal request form.
Submit New CE Course Requests for Real Estate and Appraisal
If you would like to have a new real estate course approved by TREC or renew a proprietary real estate course, please complete the Real Estate CE application form.
If you would like to have a new appraisal course approved by TREC, or renew a proprietary appraisal course, please use the Appraiser CE Application.
A singular course can provide BOTH real estate and appraisal CE. Submit an application for each CE type.
Residential Contracts Courses & Updates to Instructor Eligibility Criteria
Courses and Approved Instructors Identified in the Courses Report
Residential Contracts courses that fall under our new instructor restrictions are identified in the Courses Report, found in EdConnect, with the "Residential Contracts" group. Approved instructors can be viewed by clicking the number under the Instructor column for the desired course. Please note: instructors that have not yet activated their eligibility to teach this year will not show until their instructor fee is paid.
Additional Options to Qualify to Teach Residential Contracts
To become eligible to teach 1-4 Residential Contract and related addenda courses through Texas REALTORS®, the instructor must first complete required trainings and meet the instructor eligibility requirements. Additional options have been added to substitute for the TREC Legal Update Instructor Training and the Texas REALTORS® Contracts Instructor Training when not available. When ready, submit the Residential Contracts Instructor Application.
TREC REALM CE Posting Offline & New Course Numbers
TREC CE Posting Offline
TREC has not yet restored their CE Posting System. We are continuing to monitor the situation.
New Course Numbers
Courses have been updated with the new TREC course numbers. Please use these new numbers in advertising and communications. If, when looking up a course in the Courses Report in EdConnect, the old style course number is still showing, this means we have not yet received the new course number from TREC. We are working with TREC to reconcile these last courses.
Legal Update I & II 2026-2027 Now Available
Legal Update I & II 2026-2027 are now available for scheduling, with new course numbers 10012-RENE & 10014-RENE, respectively. Instructor Materials are available through the Portal Tile in the instructor's Member Portal.
Broadcast calendar offerings of the Legal Update series have been added and are available for selection in association EdConnect portals.
Proprietary Course Application Fees and Current Delay
Proprietary course applications will now require payment to Texas REALTORS®, rather than Texas REALTORS® sending documents back to the instructor to remit by check. Texas REALTORS® will process, submit, and track the course application from end-to-end, including payment.
We are working directly with TREC on electronic payment options at this time. There may be a delay in course application processing as this is in progress.
Residential Contracts Courses are Restricted to Approved Instructors
Residential Contracts courses are now restricted and approved instructors who meet the Residential Contracts Instructor Eligibility Criteria and have applied to teach residential contracts are being added to the courses. We expect all affected courses to be completely updated with approved instructors by end of day Tuesday, January 6th. If you need an instructor added sooner, contact Gregory Lang at glang@texasrealtors.com.
View the class in the Courses Report in EdConnect for approved instructors for each course.
CRD Courses' Royalty Fees Unchanged; Available January 5th
At this time, NAR does not foresee any royalty fee changes for CRD courses and per-person course fees will be the same for 2026. CRD courses can be added to EdConnect effective Monday, January 5th. Refer to the Courses Report in EdConnect for per-person course fees.
Education Response Times
We thank you for your patience as the TREC REALM rollout and holiday schedules affected our December response times. We continue to meet our goal of responding to requests and inquiries within 2 business days, with initial replies typically sent the same day. Click here to view our current performance metrics.