What requirements does it take to obtaining a Real Estate Salesperson License?
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there are two levels of license, an agent and a broker. It varies by state but they are all pretty close. You need to take classes that amount to 180 hours or so. Then you take a test and work for a brokerr. To become a broker you need lots of experience. You will also need refresher usually 15 hour courses every year to keep your license.
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Since you did not indicate which state you live in, this website provides links to each state:  http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/Real_Estate_License/\n\nEach state has different requirements that one must fulfill before getting a license.  For example, in Texas, one may take the required pre-licensure courses online (210 hours must be completed prior to taking the exam), but the actual licensing exam must be taken at an authorized testing center.  Upon obtaining one's license in Texas, a 30 hour SAE course must be taken each year for the first 3 years of licensure and after that, a 15 hour MCE course must be completed once every 2 years from that point forward.  Incidentally, the Texas exam is reported to be one of the hardest in the country, along with the Florida exam.  \n\nAs real estate is based on referral and repeat business, the first year is the hardest, so anyone who works full time at another job will have a difficult first year in real estate, as he/she cannot devote full attention to being an agent due to having another job.\n\nReal estate is a very expensive industry to work in.  So be prepared to be nickeled and dimed.
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Classes to prepare for the regional real estate license exams are usually not academic courses.  Some community colleges might offer them, but I've never heard of a real estate major.  I've heard of law students taking real estate law, or business students taking a class related to real estate, but to become a real estate agent, there are non-academic studies (even available online).  The contents for a real estate exam are very simple for most college-level students or above.  The skills necessary to become a real estate agent are sales and more sales.  Real estate agent pay is usually 100% commission.  So if you don't sell, you don't get paid.  I'd recommend to your friend to get her degree since it is already paid for, and take the real estate exam on the side.  In the summers, she may want to try to work for a realtor and see how she likes it.  She could turn out to be a natural at sales and make millions, or she may not like it at all, but she can still fall back on her college education.
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I was a Realtor for a while.  In order to become a Realtor, you have to take and pass a state test and a national test covering the basics of real estate laws and terminology.  There are many classes for this, offered through Realtor associations and independently.  You will need a broker to back you, so one way to do it is to go to a local brokerage, tell them you're interested in becoming a Realtor, and get information from them about local classes.  \n\nIn the classes, you'll learn what you need to know to pass the test, as well as where to take the test and what to expect.  There are a number of fees involved and you'll need to pay the brokerage for office space, phone services, etc.  So have a several hundred dollars at the ready.  It's going to take a while to get started, clients will not just fall into your lap.  Be sure you have someone else to lean on that first year.  I know someone who made $40K her first year, but that's unrealistic for most starting Realtors.  Get ready to make around $20k the first year after putting in twice the hours you would for any other job.\n\nOnce you become established, it can be a great career and there's plenty of money in it.  It can be fun, and it's fulfilling to help people find the home of their dreams.  And that happens.  Age is not a concern, as long as you are knowledgeable and personable.  That said, older Realtors probably don't have to work as hard to gain a client's trust and respect, as they may seem to have more years of experience even if they don't.\n\nThe key is dedication and long hours combined with a great personality... you're really selling yourself more than you're selling property, as people need to place their faith in you.  I didn't have the passion or the drive, so I switched careers.  But if you really want it, it can be a fantastic career and I have several friends doing quite well for themselves in the industry.  Good luck!  :)
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Take the courses, pay the fees, get fingerprinted and other background checks, and pass the test.  \n\nTaa dah!  you licensed as a salesperson.  \nBroker's license is a little more complicated.
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How to become a mortgage broker is the easy part. I'm guessing you want to sell as a rep for a mortgage brokerage, not actually starting up your own brokerage. That being the case, you don't need any licenses like a realtor or insurance rep, just a great work ethic and an open mind. So actually,  "Anyone" that wants to start as a mortgage broker rep can walk in a brokerage and start selling the same day. There are MANY companies online that will alow you to broker for them and run the 1003 (loan apps) and deals through them. I would suggest getting some experience and training from a brick and morter company before trying this because they don't give you much training or support- you just pay them a flat fee. To be successful, you do need to know the lingo and walk the walk. Also, You can sell in any state that your brokerage is licensed in, so virtually you can sell anywhere in the US. Usually, if you have no industry experience, then a strong sales background is looked for when sales managers interview you. This is a 100% sales position. Be ready to make about 100-120 calls a day and don't look for a paycheck for a few months.  Along with a strong sales background, you need to also become a super networker  amoung your peers. Pick up a book or two about networking- I suggest "Networking with Millionaires" by Dr. Thomas Stanley. This career move takes time to see results,  however over time you can pick up momentum and really become a success. I hope this  helps. On a side note- If you are wanting to invest in real estate I would recomend being a real estate agent for a few years and leting you license run out. This way you get experience in the investing area and when you sell your properties you are released from the disclosure laws and don't have to list your property as "Owner-Agent". \n\n It sounds to me that you may fair better working part time as a realtor and working a day job until you pick up the experience you need for investing. The mortgage brokering is an entirely different bear. I had owned my own mortgage brokerage for several years and then left that to become a realtor. I now own my own investment company.\n\n I would be happy to answer anymore questions you may have in the real estate industry.
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To begin with, most provinces require that property managers require a real estate license specializing in property management if you are dealing with homes that you do not personally own. I also believe that you would have to hold, or work under the umbrella of someone that holds, a real estate broker's license. Most provinces require that you hold a real estate license for at least 2-3 years before you can get your own broker license. Check with the Ontario Real Estate licensing body... any local real estate office could give you the phone numbers for licensing requirements.\n\nNext, you will need to carry Errors and Omissions insurance, which is usually mandatory for all licensees. This will help protect you for eventual costly mistakes. It is usually about $300/yr.\n\nYou would need a contact management software program as well as a property management client program. Also, a separate trust account is likely mandatory.\n\nAnd last, but for sure not least, if you want to make money... lots of money... learn to prospect for clients. The least expensive, most efficient, is where you actually talk to potential clients instead of sending out ads or print advertising... Obviously, I'm refering to finding landlords here, not tenants. Search the old classifieds and ads. Ask all of the Realtors in the area who they know that have tenant occupied properties. Pay special attention to out of town/province landlords. Another source would be vacant properties for sale... and overpriced listings. Maybe they'd rent them out instead of selling. \n\nThis is just the technical start-up... you should also have some business sense, a good accountant, a location, pager/cell phone, etc. Office supplies, including a photocopier are important too. Good luck!
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You do have to be a citizen of the US and a legal resident of the state in which you are living.\n\nReal Estate is a state regulated industry. Meaning, each individual state has its own different requirements for real estate agents.\n\nThe source below is specific to Texas.
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Contact a Realtor and have them call the seller.  They will negotiate their own commission with the seller.  The agent will have access to the necessary documents and contacts to complete the sale.
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depends on where your starting need to get your real estate licesnse first.  Which in most states is 40-90 hours in a class room and two exams a background check, credit check,\nafter your licescens you need a Realtor broker to work under, then you just go to the local realtor asso pay so dues (about 400) take a all day morals class and a computer class on how to use the MLS system then a 50 fee to get your MLS key. \nexpect to drop about 2,000 getting you license and set up to become a realtor/real estate agent\nfirst closing will pay you back\nLook into joining Keller Williams!
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Easiest way to get it follow the advice they've already given you here. Either on line or with broker's company and you'll have it in a few months.\n\nThe RIGHT way, study & get eduated!\n\nI would NOT suggest you take ANY classes from ANY RE company because all they teach you is to memorize certain things and memorize the questions so you can answer them correctly during your exam. This way you can start making money for the company.\n\nI personally think you will be doing a diservice to the community if you go this route.\n\nI suggest you research your local community college or University that offers these classes. The instructors there DONT have a financial interest on you passing the exam so you can make them money. These instructors are either currently in the business or have been in the business before.\n\nAfter you get your license there are still classes you can get at school.\n\nFor EXTRA information, the training classes your local Association of Realtors offers or may be even your RE company, they will teach you about the contracts & more.\n\nSo all and all study and get the right education.
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Both of them are OK to do commercial deals.  With a sales persons license you work for a broker, which means you keep a % fo the commission.  As a Broker you keep it all.  Since you have a college degree you can just apply for the brokers exam.  Only if its a 4 year degree.  If its a 2 year degree then you will need to be a full time agent for 1 year before you can take the brokers exam.  If you have a 4 year degree then just skip being an agent and go for the brokers license.  You then will just need to incorporate, and can start doing commercial real estate deals.  Hope it helped you.\n\nP.S. If you don't have any real estate experience then you should go and work with another broker until you feel good about your skills.
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First you have to become a licensed Realtor. That entails taking a class and passing it. After you pass the test, you take a state board exam. If you pass the board you have to work under a licensed Broker for a certain amount of time. After that, you do the same as above except you do it to become a licensed Broker.\n\nIf you can find a company to sponser you and give you a job when you have completed the Realtor portion, they will usually pay all your expenses for school.\n\nIt is not easy to complete. It is not an easy job either. You have to work week ends, be on call for your clients day & night. Keep up with all the listings, meetings, seminars, etc.\n\nIt is demanding at best. If you have kids, I wouldn't even consider it. The only real difference between a Realtor and a Broker is the Broker makes more money. But it takes a long, long time to build a business as a Broker. Unless, of course, you can get in with someone else that is already established. You can handle closings and money as the Broker. You also have the total responsibility for all the people who license under you. \n\nLong story short, there are no short cuts in the Real Estate business.
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Requirements...\n1) Complete required training at one of the North Carolina real estate schools or otherwise satisfy pre-license requirements. \n2) File application form and fee with the North Carolina Real Estate Commission. \n3) Commission determines eligibility for licensing examination. \n4) The examination can be taken by computer. The Commission sends a notice of examination eligibility and the applications contacts a testing service to pay the examination fees and schedule examination. \n5) If the applicant wants to take the examination with paper and pencil, the Commission schedules the applicant for an examination. \nAll licenses expire on June 30 of each year.\nHere is a list of schools(pdf)...\nhttp://www.ncrec.state.nc.us/pdf/LicensingBooklet/PrelicensingSchoolsList.pdf\nSummary of the new law(pdf)...\nhttp://www.ncrec.state.nc.us/pdf/brochures/SummaryofLawChanges&FAQs.pdf\nNoCal Real Estate comission site on new liscence...\nhttp://www.ncrec.state.nc.us/default.html
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I have been in the real estate business in Central Florida for 27 years. I am a broker. I am guessing that you want to join the real estate industry to earn money. I can tell you that getting a real estate license is the easy part. Weaning money in this industry takes lots of training and lots of commitment. I can give you some suggestions about the many facets of the business but I would need to no more about you and your interest. If you need more help, write to Bruce at boatclub@go.com . Tell me more about your long term objectives in real estate.
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The requirements in CA include 90 hours of pre-license education, 15 hours which have to be "Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice." After your 90 hours, you need to get a licensed appraiser to sponsor you as a trainee. You need to accumulate 2000 hours as a trainee before you can sit for the residential appraiser license exam.\n\nThe Appraisal Subcommittee has a website where you can download a list of all licensed appraisers in CA (or the US). At the site, go to the tab at the top of the page that reads "National Registry." Then, click on Custom Reports. In Custom Reports, simply select CA as the license state and Active (so you get a list of active) appraisers. The list can be downloaded into a couple of formats, including Microsoft Excel. Once in Excel, if you are familiar with and have both Excel and Word, you can print a form letter addressed to each licensed appraiser you want to work for.\n\nThe Appraisal Subcommittee website also lists the websites for all state licensing agencies. The CA site should have a list of approved courses/schools for pre-license education.\n\nGood luck. This is the hardest part of the licensing process, finding a supervisor. When I teach pre-licensing appraisal courses, I tell the students to start looking right away
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You will either need to get your broker's license (more classes & more tests) or you will need to operate under an already licensed real estate broker.  I believe it is unlawful in any state for a real estate agent to operate without a broker but, I may be wrong.  I am only well versed in Arizona real estate laws.\n\nBy the way, if you have taken the classes and passed the test to get your real estate license then you are a real estate agent.  You are not a "Realtor" unless you join and pay the association fees for the National Aossciation of Realtors, which also requires you to follow their code of ethics.  You can not simply get your license and call yourself a Realtor.\n\nAs for finding property to sell, first you will need to find clients who have property they want to sell.  Advertise, advertise, advertise!  All of this should be covered in your classes prior to licensing.