Do you have to have a real estate broker or salesperson license to manage a real estate office in California?
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If you are just managing a real estate office, then you don't need a license.
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You'll probably need the business license, too, depending on what you need to show proof of ownship for.
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As long as they are licensed Sales Agents or Brokers, They can be held accountable to the State Board for any misdoings if that is what your concern is. You are hiring this licensed professional to work for you. You as the boss make the rules of their employment.They, as the Employee, need to follow them. Ask for a copy of their license. (you can also ask for references for previous property management and find out if the former employer was satisfied with the work.)
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I'm sure that an Estate Sale Company would fall under licensing requirements in some states.  Also, if your state has retail sales tax (and I'm sure it does) you would need a Sales Tax License.  And again, depending on your state and possibly city, you would need a Retail Sales License.\n\nGo to your state's website (most are www.yourstate.gov) and look for Small Business Start Up links, or Business and Industry something like that.\n\nIf you were more specific as to your location, we could better assist 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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You do need a license to sell insurance. Their is a business that you might be interested in, it is similar to insurance but does not require a license. Many insurance brokers are doing this because of the similarity to their field and the great compensation plan. Go to www.NonStopCashFlow.com for all the details.
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Entry into the real estate profession takes preparation. As with other professions, licensing is required. Licensing requirements vary across the nation but all states require prospective salespeople and brokers to pass written examinations. Questions generally cover the fundamentals of real estate transactions and laws affecting the sale and rental of real estate.\n\nIn Rhode Island, it is required to take 45 hours of pre-licensing education courses before applying to take the exam. Pre-license courses are intended to provide the first step towards professionalism in real estate. These courses are an investment that will give participants a lifetime return.\n\nThe Rhode Island Association of REALTORS has the state’s largest real estate school and offers a 45-hour course designed to successfully prepare an individual to take the Rhode Island Real Estate Salesperson’s examination. Course is offered from 6 pm - 9 pm evenings and from 9 am - noon mornings. Course meets for 15 sessions. Classes are scheduled on a monthly basis. All instructors are professionals in real estate and/or law.\n\nTake a look at the official site of the Rhode Island Board of Realtors for more info: http://www.riliving.com/Careers/default.asp
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Better Business Bureau has nothing to do with licenses and permits. Start by going to the California Business Portal operated by the Secretary of State. They have a list of requirements as to how to start a business in California http://www.ss.ca.gov/business/resources.htm\n\nThen go to CalGOLD (California Government Online to Desktops). While they do not specifically issue the licenses, their database lists all the requirements for all types of businesses run in California and where you can get the necessary permit. They even give you the address and phone numbers of the agencies you have to go to for all the requirements. You will be asked what county you want to operate and their database will show results specific to that county.\n\nI did a search for the hair salon business as well as the Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services, and CalGOLD's database shows that the following are permits you need to get:\n\n- Building and Construction Permit: Required for all new and remodeling construction, including change of occupancy.\n- Burglar Alarm Permit\n- Business License (Business Tax Certificate) Required for all entities doing business within city/county limits.\n- Fire Department Permit - Fire Protection: All businesses subject to annual inspection of facility.\n- Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit: Required by most businesses discharging wastewater to the sewer system\n- Land Use Permit: Zone change, variance,conditional use permit\n- Zoning Approval: Permitted uses, development regulations, design review, sign permit, parking regulations.\n- Business Personal Property: Property used in the operation of a business such as machinery, equipment, trade fixtures, etc. is taxable and subject to assessment.\n- Fictitious Name Filing (DBA): Required if fictitious name is used\n- Barbering and Cosmetology License: Barbers, cosmetologists, electrologists, estheticians, manicurists, barber and cosmetologists instructors, and apprentices of the aforementioned, must be licensed.\n- Corporation, Company or Partnership Filings: If you are considering becoming a corporation, (either stock or nonprofit), a limited liability company or a partnership (limited, or limited liability), you must file with the Secretary of State's Office.\n- Occupational Safety and Health Information: Businesses with employees must prepare an Injury and Illness Prevention Plan. \n- Sales & Use Permit (Seller's Permit): All businesses selling or leasing tangible property must obtain a Seller's Permit.\n\nThis is a long list of requirements (California is not known as one of the easiest states to do business in). I suggest you go to CalGOLD and check out what you need to run your business.\n\nGood luck\nIsabel Isidro\nFor information on starting a business, visit http://www.powerhomebiz.com
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Generally, you will need to hold a real estate license to transact real estate.  The most common loophole is if you are the owner or in the employ of the owner.  This will vary slightly state to state according to their real estate laws.\n\nTypically though, you are able to show units for sale or lease, but would be restricted when it comes to actions considered real estate brokerage.  For instance, you would be able to show a property for sale or lease, but not discuss contracts, negotiations or prices that the owner would consider.\n\nBasically, without a license or not in the employ of the owner, you would be restricted to responding to only certain questions and with specific answers.\n\nIt should be mentioned that some states will allow you to act in the capacity of a real estate agent if you are between licenses or are to be licensed soon.  You will not be able to be paid though until you are licensed.
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This basically depends upon the type of business.  Contractors (Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Concrete, etc.) are required in every state to pass a state qualification test and to be bonded.  Businesses that sell things have to register with the state to pay sales tax.  Corporations and Limited Partnerships need to pay a corporation tax to the state, in the state in which they are incorporated and the state in which they do business (called a "Foreign Corporation" here in California.\n\nLocal governments may regulate your business, like medical clinics or child care, for instance, and require a permit.\n\nA business that is run entirely out of the home, without visitors/customers coming to the home, mostly needs no license unless selling something that is taxed, and then must register and pay sales tax.\n\nI run a multilevel marketing company from my home.  All sales are through the internet and shipping is done by the supplier.  I have no regulations and no business license.  I am required to pay state income tax and federal income tax on my income from this business.  My little town doesn't need to give me a business permit unless I have customers into my place of business (my home.)  Most home-based businesses do not get a business license, unless they are required to do by the municipality.
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If you are not licensed, they can not and will not pay you.\n\nYou can get a reciprocal real estate salesperson’s license in NY if you meet the qualifications and have a sponsor who is licensed in NY.  Look up your state for the qualifications here:\n\nhttp://www.dos.state.ny.us/lcns/recipro.html
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Hi,\n\nEvery state will have different education and test requirements.  You will need to look online for each state's Dept. of Real Estate.  That will tell you what you will need to do.\n\nI used the Anthony Schools online real estate education courses.  You can check to see if they have one in your state.  Otherwise, some real estate agancies will allow you to take classes through their firm and then reimburse your fees after your first transaction.  You will need to call around to find out.\n\nMost states will have education requirements to include along with your state exam.  However, you may be able to use some of your college courses as substitutes (ie.  I had a business degree and was able to transfer some).  Check with them.\n\nYes, you can do real estate part time, depending on the firm.\n\nIf you still want to know some pros and cons about the real estate industry, read this real life job experience from a Realtor in CA:\n\nhttp://www.jobpodge.com/jobTestimonial.php?jobIndex=44&_real_estate_agent\n\nGood luck!
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You'll need more than a "form letter". If you want to sell without a real estate agent, you should still hire a real estate attorney to handle all the legal documents.
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I am currently taking classes online for my California Real Estate Broker's license through Allied Real Estate School: http://www.realestatelicense.com/\n\nI have been pleased with the classes and their customer service is very good.
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Well it depends on the state for which you live. I know in Missouri you must take a 60 hour course. Then you can take your state realtor's license.
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yes it all depends on the state you want your real estate  license in ,or if you want you license at all ,if it is a money thing  you can try a local community collage, but the online school i used was \nLumbleau real estate school... anyway have fun\n\nFrank Camodeca\nColdwell Banker\nSunnyvale California
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1) Sign up for the Real Estate Principals course. You must then wait 18 days from sign up to take the open book course test. I used Real Estate Trainers online... http://retrainers.com/\n\n2) Pass principals course test\n\n3) Schedule your state exam which is $25.00\n\n4) Pass Test\n\n5) Receive application packet from the DRE which includes your application and finger print form after passing exam.\n\n6) Goto local police/sheriffs department or private firm for your live scan finger prints, cost +/- $75.00\n\n7) Return state application and live scan information to DRE along with your check and wait.\n\n8) Get license in the mail\n\n9) Find a broker to go work for either selling properties or working as a loan officer.\n\nI would recommend that once you sign up for the principals course that you find a testing center on www.dre.ca.gov and sign up on line for the state exam since it will most likely be a test date 6-8 weeks in the future. You don't need to have passed the principals course prior to signing up for the state exam.\n\nGood Luck