Historic House Specialist Program
Historic House Specialist Program
Become a designated Historic House Specialist with this certification issued by the City of San Antonio's Office of Historic Preservation. Over 10,260 properties are designated historic. Become a certified expert and increase your clientele! COURSE TOPICS include: Design review and Permitting, Property Work History, Architectural Styles, Benefits of Preservation, Wood Windows 101, Case studies of past projects Tax Incentives, Research, etc.
Program requirements
- Take all three courses
- Pass exam
Required courses
- Course #42909 - Historic Home Specialist: City Resources & Processes
- Course #42971 - Historic Home Specialist: Unique San Antonio, covers various preservation topics
- Course #42972 - Historic House Specialist: Preservation in Action Tour
These courses are certified by the Texas Real Estate Commission and real estate agents will earn elective CE credits.
This program is hosted in partnership with the San Antonio Board of Realtors.
Genealogy of a House
We will discuss how to research and share the history of a home. This course will demonstrate how to access resources available online that can help establish a construction date, find a builder/developer/architect, identify previous residents and owners, and more. We will take a deep dive into building research so that you can be a valuable resource to your clients and uncover San Antonio’s history.
This class counts as one of the three classes needed to be designated a Historic House Specialist.
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
10 am to 12 pm
Virtual. Access information will be emailed to you the day before the class.
Register here.
Register here with SABOR for CE credit.
Resources & City Processes
Historic Preservation is about telling the story of our city, neighborhoods, and homes. As a community, we preserve so that we can strengthen neighborhoods, build the local economy, provide economic, cultural, and environmental sustainability, create jobs, and tell the story of San Antonio.
You will learn about the design review process and resources for you to share with your clients. Experts will help to dispel myths about owning historic property. During the course, our team will teach you terminology about architectural styles and district context so that you will be prepped to market any house!
After completing the course, you will be prepared to confidently market historic properties and you will become the expert leader for your buyers and sellers.
This is one of the three classes needed for the Historic House Certification.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
10 am to 1 pm
Virtual Access information will be emailed to you the day before the class.
Register here.
Register here with SABOR for CE Credit.
Preservation in Action: Historic & Design Review Commission
We'll put your knowledge into practice as we watch a live Historic & Design Review Commission, and get further insight on the commission proceedings.
Note: Please take this class last, after taking the class on City Processes and Resources.
This class counts as the last of three classes needed to be designated a Historic House Specialist.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
3 pm to 4 pm
Hybrid (Virtual and in-person option). Access information will be emailed to you the day before the class. HDRC meets at the Development Services Center at 1901 S Alamo. Free parking is available.
Register here (non-CE).
Register here with SABOR for CE.
Preservation in Action: Historic & Design Review Commission
We'll put your knowledge into practice as we watch a live Historic & Design Review Commission, and get further insight on the commission proceedings.
Note: Please take this class last, after taking the class on City Processes and Resources.
This class counts as the last of three classes needed to be designated a Historic House Specialist.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
3 pm to 4 pm
Hybrid (Virtual and in-person option). Access information will be emailed to you the day before the class. HDRC meets at the Development Services Center at 1901 S Alamo. Free parking is available.
Register here (non-CE).
Register here with SABOR for CE.
Resources & City Processes
Historic Preservation is about telling the story of our city, neighborhoods, and homes. As a community, we preserve so that we can strengthen neighborhoods, build the local economy, provide economic, cultural, and environmental sustainability, create jobs, and tell the story of San Antonio.
You will learn about the design review process and resources for you to share with your clients. Experts will help to dispel myths about owning historic property. During the course, our team will teach you terminology about architectural styles and district context so that you will be prepped to market any house!
After completing the course, you will be prepared to confidently market historic properties and you will become the expert leader for your buyers and sellers.
This is one of the three classes needed for the Historic House Certification.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
10 am to 1 pm
Virtual Access information will be emailed to you the day before the class.
Register here.
Register here with SABOR for CE Credit.
Genealogy of a House
We will discuss how to research and share the history of a home. This course will demonstrate how to access resources available online that can help establish a construction date, find a builder/developer/architect, identify previous residents and owners, and more. We will take a deep dive into building research so that you can be a valuable resource to your clients and uncover San Antonio’s history.
This class counts as one of the three classes needed to be designated a Historic House Specialist.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
10 am to 12 pm
Virtual. Access information will be emailed to you the day before the class.
Register here.
Register here with SABOR for CE credit.
Preservation in Action: Historic & Design Review Commission
We'll put your knowledge into practice as we watch a live Historic & Design Review Commission, and get further insight on the commission proceedings.
Note: Please take this class last, after taking the class on City Processes and Resources.
This class counts as the last of three classes needed to be designated a Historic House Specialist.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
3 pm to 4 pm
Hybrid (Virtual and in-person option). Access information will be emailed to you the day before the class. HDRC meets at the Development Services Center at 1901 S Alamo. Free parking is available.
Register here (non-CE).
Register here with SABOR for CE.
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- Costs are listed in registration links.
- These courses are TREC certified and real estate agents can earn elective CE credits.