what do you get out of having a real estate certificate?
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With a real estate license you have the right to hang your license under a real estate broker, giving you the right to provide real estate services to the public (and earn commissions thereon).  Commissions are paid to the broker, who in turn takes a cut and distributes them to licensed agents.  In order to receive commissions directly you would need to upgrade to a broker license.
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It depends on the city or jurisdiction where the property is. In my city, the Homestead Exemption gets me the first $50,000 of my home's assessed value free of taxes, and gets me a cap of no more than an 8% increase in the dollar amount of taxes paid in any year. Pretty nice! \n\nYour realtor can give you all the in's and out's of your area's Homestead Exemption as well as help you enroll. Normally it is a short form added to your regular home purchase forms (like one more form is going to make a difference in that mountain of paper!) plus each year at tax time you usually have to send back a form to confirm you are still living in the home (as opposed to renting it out which would usually cause you to lose the exemption).
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I wouldn't recommend it, but I'm a bit biased since I am a Realtor.  \n\nBut, with that being said:\n\n-Fill out a disclosure on your property. FULLY disclose any issues you've had with the house.\n-Buy some for sale signs.\n-Design some flyers.  Be sure to take digital pictures of the inside and outside of the property that highlight the features.\n-Decide on an ad budget, and spend your money wisely on advertising.\n-Hold the property open. Be careful...make EVERYONE sign in for security reasons.\n-Make yourself available OFTEN for showings.  If people call and you can't make it there on their schedule without a lot of shifting around, they'll move on.\n-Qualify potential buyers if they intend to submit an offer.\n-Decide up front that if it isn't working out, at what point would you use the services of a Realtor (depending on how quickly you need an offer)\n\nSelling by owner can be profitable, and if you're in a high turnover area, I would certainly say go for it.  If you're in a 'normal' real estate market, be ready to work pretty hard to sell the property! \n\nGood luck.  If you have more specific questions, feel free to email me at rodbaker@fwrealtor.com.
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Having a degree - no.  Having the knowledge - for sure!\n\nReal estate is a business.  Whatever skills you have as far as "running a business" better than the 99% of Realtors who think it's a cool job without a boss and you can take off anytime you like.... get the picture?
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from a real estate secretary's point of view... its better to go through a realtor... Latter & Blum, Coldwell Banker, ReMax, etc... so that you do not get screwed...  \n\na licensed realtor will work for YOU in getting everything passed properly into your name and let you knwo if you are paying too much or getting a good deal!!
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Here is the best advice you will recieve. \nBefore you even step foot into a realtors office I would suggest you get approved for a mortgage. You can get an official approval, competitve rates and programs at my company site www.JustGetALoan.net. Getting approved does two major things for you: 1 it lets the realtor know they have a real client, I know it sounds lame but they will treat you 100% better when you have been approved. 2) Being approved gives you buying power. Imagine you were the seller if you wanted to sell your home for $300,000 and i walk up to you and said Ive been approved for $285,000 and can close within weeks they are more willing to take that official offer than trying to hold off for people who they do not know they can really buy the home. This creates a better situation for you becuase now you have equity or money in the home. If you would like further assistance feel free to contact me at 866 530 7300 ext 7305 or email me Jenold Freeman at jfreeman@justgetaloan.net
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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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I think you have to have a real estate license to sell homes and work with a Realtor, not a mortgage company
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Are you educated in the matter?  If not, there are one-day college courses on real-estate at your local community college.  Once you're well informed and feel confident to self represent yourself, go for it!  It's cheaper.  Otherwise, leave it up to the experts to assist you.
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All you have to do is pass the Real Estate exam.  Take a class with your local realtor and they will prep you for it, for a fee.  Good luck!!
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I'm not sure there is a verifiable source for this info.  However after being in the business for over 20 years and managing a large office for real estate company I can give you an idea.\n\nI'd guess that of the 450,000+/- licensed agent/brokers in CA 60% are making $24,000 a year or less.  25% or so doing up to $50,000, 10% getting up to $80,000 and 5%  above that.\n\nOk that said it doesn't matter to any individual thinking about getting into the business.  You can make as much as you're worth.  But you have to work at it.\n\nMany people get into the business after they sell or buy a house.  They see the size of the total commission and think it's easy money.  Most folks (and I mean the vast majority) don't treat it like a real job.  If you have the ability to do basic math, care about people, can go 6 months without income (to start) and can keep your eyes on the prize you can be a great success.\n\nBy the way when I say keep your eyes on the prize, I mean helping folks acquire and sell their real property and help the sellers through the emotional transition of the sale.  If you get into it for the dollars you will find it much harder.\n\nGood Luck
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I am not sure but I do beleive it has something to do with realestate. You as the consumer or purchaser can obtain a deed on the property? Something along those lines,...
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Typically you would just disclose that you are a licensed real estate agent acting for your own account, and plainly state that information in the offer.  However, you should check with your state's real estate commission for any specific requirements.
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Well It would help if I knew what state you were in; however, I may be able to help anyway because I took Real Estate Law a couple of semesters ago.  \n\nFirst of all I think title exams go back further than 50 or 60 years.  I think they go back as far as the title has been recorded. Regarless, if the title was obtained fraudulently at anytime that causes an issue.   Legally if the deed was ever obtained fraudulently or if there is some other flaw in the deed then some unknown person may have a legal claim to the property if they ever find out they have a claim and may be intitled to quite title lawsuit.  The other problem that could occur is if the real estate is ever sold and title insurance is purchased and the fraud is discovered then the current owner may loose his claim to the property or the flaw in the title will have to be resolved before it can be sold.\n\nAccording to my real estate law book a quitclaim deed purports to convey only the grantor's present interest in the real estate, if the grantor has any interest, rather than the real estate itself.  Since such a deed purports to convey only whatever interest the grantor has at the time, its use does not mean or imply the grantor has a good title, or any title at all.  This form of deed does not impose any future obligations on the grantor.  If the grantor has an interest, it is conveyed by the quit claim deed.  If the grantor has no interest none will be conveyed.  If the grantor aquires an interest after executing the deed, the interest will be retained as the grantor's property.  \n\nQuitclaim deeds are used when the grantor knows that the title held has a flaw, such as where another may have an interest in the real estate, or where the interest of the grantor is doubtful, but a deed is need to clear that interest.  They are commonly used when parties have aquired title through foreclosure or some other involuntary means.\n\nThe point of the quitclaim deed is to release the grantor from the covenants and warranties included in other types of deeds becuase he knows there is a flaw in the title.  This knowledge alone would make me wonder why he is choosing this method of transfer if he allegedly know nothing of the flaw.\n\nI don't know if this helps or not but I hope it does! :)
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This is tricky and I would recommend co-brokering with a licensed real estate firm. You can get a referral fee.......\n\nThere is a reason why certain professions have licensing requirements and that is to protect both the consumer and the professional. If the deal goes sour, you will have no protection and the customer could refuse to pay your fee at close since ur are not licensed and he may threaten to expose the fact...people will say/do anything to get out of their obligations.\n\nCo-broker the deal with a licensed agent/firm.....just find a teeny-tiny one that will not make a fuss about paying out ur referral fee.
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Also depends on what they are Selling.  Since most realtors are compensated on a commision basis if you sell more expensive property you will recieve a higher commision.  For more information on reality check out the association website:
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There are all sorts of places that have online real estate courses. I'll list a few resources below. If you want to use these to get a real estate license or to get continuing education for your real estate license then you should make sure that the courses will meet the licensing requirements for your particular state. So, you can contact the Realtors' Association in your area or the Licensing Board to find out the specific requirements in your state.\n\nThere are also some colleges that offer classes that might go toward a degree or certificate.  If you do want these courses to go toward a college degree make sure that you take them at a school that is accredited to give college credit courses.\n\nOne good place to check is your local community college. Community Colleges are good bets because they are accredited, have oversight of courses, and they are very cost-effective compared to proprietary schools. You can take courses just to get a license or you can take courses that work toward a degree.\n\nHope this helps!