Which is harder? the FL Real Estate  end of course exam, or the Florida Stateboard Exam?
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what do you mean stateboard exam?  For what area?  Do you mean the real estate test?
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Sunny is correct in telling you that you need only get your RE license to start selling.  However, what Sunny failed to mention is that these companies (at least the successful ones) will want you to have at least bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Accounting or Economics.  Most of them will want you to have your real estate brokers’ license as well.\nAlso, please don’t be fooled by Sunny’s flippant comments about just taking the classes and getting started.  I’m not saying you can’t do well at it, I’m saying it takes a lot of VERY HARD WORK to make your self successful at it.  I know several commercial brokers, and a few successful ones, and the ones that are successful don’t half ass it, they work 60-70 hrs a week.  The payoff for these few is Huge, I’m talking high six and sometimes seven figure incomes but you have to want it, and you have to work for it!\nI hope I have given you a little bit better insight into the world of commercial real estate.  \nI truly wish you the best!
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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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The state of florida website has a section on education in the state:\nhttp://www.stateofflorida.com/Portal/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=68\n\nHope this helps!
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http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/\nThere is the official site
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See the link below.  Real estate laws vary by state, and some states have mutual recognition with each other.  Others may require you to take a shorter version of the test, and some may require you to take the entire course over in their state.
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The FL legislature starts here.\nhttp://www.leg.state.fl.us/Welcome/index.cfm
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Go to the library and ask the librarian for the real estate study guides and sample test books.  You can use those to study, and checking a book out of the library is free.  \n\nTests are state specific, so you need to find a test booklet/website for your state.
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They are not as hard as everyone makes it out to be. I am a former Series 7, 63, 6 and 24 holder - who studied, passed all the tests with a minimum of an 88 score for all 4 respectively. \n\nThe reason many firms claim it is "harder than the Bar, etc" (which is complete BS) is that they are taking the first rate of passing for people who take the test. The difference is - anyone can qualify to take the test, therefore people with zero knowledge are taking it and failing it. It is more of a "scare" tactic and motivational tactic for you to study hard and pass. They like to compare it to other "difficult" tess, but again, the quality of the person, on a whole taking the test is no where near the quality of someone taking the CPA, BAR, etc  - for they have hundreds of hours of course study - just to qualify for the test, while the only requirement  for Series is 18 , sponsored by a  firm, broker-dealer, etc.\nIn other words the population of Series takers is "poorer", therefore more fail, than other comparative tests. \n\nStudy, pay attention - and heres a tip - Know your Options strategies, Bonds and Securities laws. These account for roughly 65% of the total test. The other challanging part is two fold a) sitting there for up to 4 hours, with a mandatory break in between the 2 parts - and b) the nerves of having cameras watching you and waiting that precious 15 seconds to receive your score. Study, take the practice exams - and again - know your Options, Bonds and Securities Laws. The equity portions are pretty straight forward.
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The requirements vary by state.\nLook for your state's Real Estate Commission online. They can advise you what the requirements are in your state, and list the currently available schools.  These may be community colleges, or privately owned schools. There may be many ways to meet the requirements. Compare carefully.\n\nTexas requires several courses, the last time I checked California required only one class, if I remember correctly.
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Are you taking the real estate exam?  The math questions are not that tough on the test and there aren't a lot of them.  Study the rest of the book, especially the rules on partnerships.  I had about 6-7 questions on partnerships (like who has to be licensed in a business partnership) and I failed the first time.  The second time I took it didn't have partnership questions and I passed it easily (of course, I knew all about partnerships by then!).\n\nGood luck!
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What is your goal?\n\nGeneral learning = a local community college.  \n\nBecoming a realtor = real estate school classes (offered through real estate brokerages like Century 21).  \n\nBeing an investor = attend foreclosure sales, ask questions, buy books (avoid expensive classes).\n\nEmail with any questions.  Best wishes,\n\nJared
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University of North Florida.  They have only 4 classes each semeseter.  They let you experience education hands on, and I believe you get to intern for like 2 semesters.  Plus, there's a teacher shortage in FLA.  It's near  an urban area(Jacksonville), minutes from the beaches,
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I just toook my MD Real Estate exam today; I passed the General Portion but failed the MD portion by three questions...Boy! I was piss at my self... but look at it like this many people arent where we are right now. Just to take the exam we have to take 60hrs and pass the class. Not Easy. To help me pass the General portion I bought a book called: Guide To Passing The PSI Real Estate Exam 5edition. By: Lawrence Sager, Tim Meline. They do a great job in breaking down categories and there are three practice salesperson exams in the back of the book do those and make sure you get no lower then an 80percent on them. Be diligent be positive a pychic yourself up before the test. Do not study the day before go to the movies or something. For the Md part I dont know if im that much uset but I have the MD practices and Law book by Donald White which I had the pleasure of being his student from PG Community College. He has practice exams at the end of every chapter and a 40 question exam in the back of the book.\n\nMost Important if all else fails use comon sense and croos out the ones you are sure that are wrong. Stop to take small 10 secfond breaks. Have a good breakfast and say your ABCs outloaud driving in the car. Im 21 you have to look at it "A set back is a set up for a comeback" Hope this helps Peace
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Are you looking for an insurance broker's license?  Or a stock broker's license?  Or a mortgage broker's license? Or...\n\nFor insurance, there is information at the State of Florida's website:\nhttp://www.stateofflorida.com/Portal/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=20\n\nThe others should be listed on their regulated industries page:\nhttp://www.stateofflorida.com/Portal/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=25
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You need to obtain a state real estate license.
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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.