How to Get a
Texas Home Inspector License
Follow these six easy steps to get your Texas Home Inspector license. If you have ever considered getting a Professional Home Inspector License in Texas, now is the time! Below are the six steps to start you on your new career path. Whether you would like to be an Apprentice Inspector, Real Estate Inspector, or Professional Inspector working for yourself, Champions School of Real Estate has all the necessary courses to meet these license requirements. If you have any additional questions, please contact a Career Counselor at your nearest campus to get the answers to your questions. Sign up today and take the first steps toward your new career in Home Inspection.
The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) issues three levels of inspector licenses: Apprentice Inspector, Real Estate Inspector, and Professional Real Estate Inspector. Information about requirements for the Apprentice and Real Estate Inspector can be found on the TREC website's Inspector licensing page.
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Complete Education Requirements
Submit Online Application to TREC
Take Exam Prep Class and Practice Exams
Get fingerprints taken and pass background check
Pass the State Exam within One Year of Filing Application
Complete annual Continuing Education (CE)
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Programs for those without Prior Experience
The following programs include the Texas Practicum (Ride Along) necessary to satisfy the TREC mandated substitute experience requirement. These hands-on courses are required of all applicants who have no prior, relevent experience working in the home inspection (or related) industry.
Set Your Home Inspector License Education Course Schedule.
Classroom, Online, or in the Virtual Classroom!
Classroom
Traditional classroom environment with instructor-led lectures.
For students who learn best in a classroom environment. Students are required to attend all approved hours to receive credit.
Virtual Classroom
Combination of instructor-led ChampionsLIVE!® streaming and home-study.
Best for remote students who want the classroom experience streamed to their home or office. Study before class and spend time with a real-teacher remotely at home.
Online-Correspondence
Self-paced, online learning with PDF or hardcopy textbook.
For remote students who learn best studying by themselves. Download PDFs or use hardcopy textbooks. Take quizzes and exams on any device with internet.
