I want to be in the real estate business and I start college next year but im confused on what to major in.?
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You should take a serious look at specialties in Marketing and Finance.\n\nYou need to understand marketing concepts (especially the role of Price) and finance concepts such as ROI and cost of carry.\n\nGood luck.
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I think training outside of college is a GREAT idea. if you have an entreprenurial spirit/brain, you can go far in industries that do not require college degrees.\n\nIt takes about 4 months (minimum) to get your real estate license. It takes some money to get the training and take the licensing test. And then, plan for at least 6 months of NO SALES, while you get a feel for the market and find clientele. It is important to find a real estate company that will support you, train you and show you the ropes. This may be difficult depending on your location.\n\nReno, NV has a great real estate company that does FANTASTIC training: Remcor Real Estate (remcor.com).\n\nIf you want to go into a field that doesn't require college, and will bring in money a bit faster than real estate, with a lot less work--look into lending and selling investment vehicles. World Financial Group is a national company that probably has an office near you (wfg-online.com). It takes some money to get started here, too, as the financial industry requires background checks and licensing/testing. You can get into lending very quickly, and with minimal expense. Let your mortgages cover the cost of getting licensed in other areas.\n\nIf you're in the lending/financial industry, you will be able to invest in real estate for yourself!\n\nBest of luck! Stay strong! And only take advice from people who are doing what you want to be doing/have what you want to have!
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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 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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Figure out what interests you first. Then you need to look in the college's catalogs through the different degree programs. Many will say what kind of jobs you can get with certain degrees. If at that point, you are still interested, go for that degree. If not, find something else you are interested in, and let the seach begin again.\n\nGood luck!!
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realtors make good money.  you wouldn't even have to go to college. you'd still have to do a little math, but i doubt that it would be hard.
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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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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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Go for a college that specializes in the major you want to take up.
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Depending on the area that you live in, you can go into a real estate office and explain that you are looking at investing. Speak with friends and family members who you really trust because they maybe able to refer you to someone. They can give you some insight. Also when speaking with a realtor make for sure that they take the time to explain to you EVERYTHING. Once you sign the contract , there is no changing your mind. It is always good to speak with someone who has had many years in this field. There are so many people who have built homes and are turning around and selling them but, aren't experts in the field of real estate. That is only one area of it. Good luck and I hope that this helps
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Go into real estate or business.
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You need to find something that really interests you, not look for what makes you the most money. Take several courses in your freshman year that expose you to different subjects of interest. You don't have to declare a major (usually) until you are a junior in some schools.
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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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If you would like to look for colleges with a real estate major, I would suggest using the "find a school search" on www.collegeboard.com. They can help you pinpoint schools based on very specific criteria. From there, you will generate a list of schools. Check each school's "at a glance" and then head over to www.princetonreview.com to see what students have to say and get more facts. I hope everything works out for you! \nGood luck!
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I would get a short term degree or go through some type of certification process. Real Estate is a good example, quick and easy to get into and you can make as much money as someone with a four year degree.
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Commerical Real Estate\nInvestment Banking\nLaw Firm\nPlastic Surgeon\n\nyou can go to school and become any of these and get real rich and happy
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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?