is there any body on here who is willing to let me inter view them on being an real estate agent for real?
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I am not a real estate agent, but I would suggest contacting a local office and asking if you could have a sit down with one of the agents.  Perhaps take them to lunch; I bet they would be more than willing to talk to you.
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I am not sure what you are asking. Do you own property or want to sell property for other people?  I am going to assume that you want to be a Real Estate Sales Representive.  You have to be licensed in the state in which you plan to practice. Each state has it owns laws as to what classes and how many credits you have to take. You will have to pass a state exam. You will have to be sponsored by a Broker and work for a Broker.\n\nThe place to start is to look in your local newspaper on a Sunday and look at the Real Estate ads. Most companies are on the internet these days so you will want to look at both the newspaper ads and the internet website for a number of different companies in your area.  Which one do you like the sound and look of the best?  Which companies are the largest in your area?  Which have the best reputation?  Research all of this first. Then pick a few and call for an interview.  \n\nA job with a Real Estate firm is not like other jobs. You are not an employee. You are a subcontractor and you are paid a commission.  Some places you will have to pay all of your own advertising cost.  So make your decission carefully.  When you decide which company you want to go with, talk to the Sales Manager and see what you have to do to get licensed.  Wherever you go it is going to cost you quite a bit of money upfront before you start.  And you will need some money to live on for the first few months.
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I just asked my mom, who's been a realtor for over ten years, her "recipe for success" on the floor and this is what she said:\n\n"Ask the person what prompted the phone call, i.e., for sale sign, looking to buy, looking to sell, etc.  If the person saw the house, what was it that attracted the person to the house?  Was it the neighborhood? The price? The design? Try to keep a dialogue going by asking questions."\n\nShe also pointed out that some people can't get hooked even by the most skilled salesperson.  There are people out there who just want a question answered and aren't interested in working with a realtor.
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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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Contact your State Board of Realtors.
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yes you can, discuss it with whatever real estate broker has the listing for your property or hire your own broker to deal with them
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Tony, you're asking alot of specific real estate questions in a short period of time. I don't suppose you're taking an online course or something? Why don't you study instead of asking others for the answers? You'll never learn this stuff if you don't try. Might be a good idea to learn it--might keep you out of prison...
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I was the designated realtor for yahoo real estate in ventura county for a long time. It cannot be expanded that way. It is set up for residential only, and they cherry pick the listings that go in. The idea is to connect the party with a realtor who can truly find out what the client's need are and then as a specialist in the area, get the property needs met. If you want to see commercial listings, go to www.loopnet.com. I am a paid member there, so I can see more than the unpaid members, but by and large, you can see every commercial property for sale or least there.
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Assuming you'd like to start off working with a good Realtor who will take care of your real estate needs now and in the future, I suggest finding a Realtor who works for and by referral. They will not be spending time on door knocking etc and keep in touch with their past clients. This way, they'll have more time to work with you during the transaction.\n\nI'm a Realtor but not in your area. However, I have met other Realtors in person who are in your area and run their business in the same way I run mine. If you'd like a Referral to one who's professional and runs their business like I run mine, go to http://www.ReferredPro.com and submit your request. I'll forward your request onto a qualified Realtor local to you. Most of the Realtors I network with, I have met in person. I won't give your information out without your approval. So no worries there!
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I did mine through RET online. They all seem to be the same as my wife used a diffrent company and the information was basically identical.\n\nDo a search for real estate trainers or RET online.\n\nGood Luck\n\nKevin\nKruorock@firstratelending.com
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Well lets see these are my Realtor or sales professional sayings and promises.\n \n1. "I will sell your house."  Bull SH&@! They don't sell your house for you they invoke a genius marketing system (a.k.a. multiple listing service)that allows other blood sucking sales professionals to see that they got you to sign a contract saying that they get the commision for entering info into a computer system that takes as long as me typing this answer and then they set back and hope one of their fellow kind lands on someone that wants your house. I think you can do that much.\n\n2. "Just give me 90 days and I/we will sell it."  \n\n  See Previous Rambling\n\n3.  "I will represent you at closing." \n  No they should say I will make sure everybody shows up to sign so I can run my check to the bank.\n\nBeyond my opinion.\nIf all you do is run a newspaper ad for 30 bucks a sunday you will inturn work harder than the average realtor. They mostly are just a pretty face that knows the answers to every question in real estate acquisition. Licenced by the state so the state gets a cut of everything, almost a rackett in my opinion.
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You could go to a traditional school for your real estate school needs, or you could try what I did and do it all online.  Online is a great way to go, you can get through the required material much faster than you would sitting in a class room.  I took classes thru United Educational Services and Allied Schools (both are licensed by the state of CA).  I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Allied.  Their materials are much better and they have great customer service if you run into any problems.\nGood luck with your real estate stuff.
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I started by attending local REIA (Real Estate Investors Assoc.) meetings.  They are free in my area and was able to network and learn from people who have been in the business for years!  It got my foor in the door to a lot of opportunites.  I would see if there are any in your area.  It is a great way to learn and network.  Good luck!
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Consult a reputable real estate attourney to find out...
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Did you want to be a realtor, or buy real estate as an investment?\nIf you are barely making it, it will be extremely difficult as a realtor.  If you go to a real estate company such as Century 21, and tell them you would like to be a realtor, they will send you where you need to go for training and help you get started.  You may find a broker who will carry you until you start bringing in commissions.  Look for at least a 55/45 split.  (55 you 45 them Anything less is robbery.  As you go, you will earn higher splits)   \nThen you pay her/him back.  It's all commission.  You make what you earn on your feet..  Be advised that it is also cut throat.  Lots of sharks in that field.  If you can deal with them, it's a good living in the right town.
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First thing tomorrow morning go to a real estate office and asked to speak with a broker.  If they wanted they could take you under their wing and show the ropes.  By preparing you for the state exam they could mold you into a  successful agent once you've completed your classroom hours and pass the exam.   Best of luck...But remember...it's all about ethics..Seriously...nobody wants to sit in arbitration sessions when they should be out there selling the houses they are being commisioned to sell.
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Contact your local real estate board or real estate association. They will info on the required courses you need to take and pass in order to obtain a license.\n\nhttp://www.newsrealestatesite.com/archives/04042006/how-to-become-a-real-estate-agent