What Education Do you Need To be a Real Estate Agent?
960128
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!!
263416
you should probably start out as a licensed realtor to get an idea of what you are dealing with in your area.  There are classes that a person can take to become a certified appraiser.  Check with your local Board of Realtors.
22817
sounds like you want to become an agent so you can sell homes as a professional. if so, you need to meet the requirements and take a test to get your license. you can find the requirements at the state department of real etate website. here is the link for california.
232890
How to become a realtor? \nhttp://www.southernmarylandrealtors.org/how_do_I_get_Started.htm\nAlthough I don't know where you live, but this should be a little guideline for you to be a realtor. Good Luck!
482109
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.
279079
You need to obtain a state real estate license.
1168077
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!
1024609
In most cases, you don't need special education or background.  However, previous experience in sales, finance or real estate help.  I would suggest you look for an online or attendee type seminar.  If you research it, you'll find several.  In some states you may be required to obtain a mortgage loan officer license.  You can usually contact the Department of Real Estate in your state for that confirmation.  Many mortgage brokers and lenders will hire inexperienced loan officers and offer them a significant amount of training, however be aware that most do NOT offer a salary.  This is a commission based industry and most companies require you to work without compensation until you produce your own loans.  That can mean 2, 3, or 4 months without an income.  It's tough and there's a lot of turn over in the industry as a result of that issue.  If you have some experience in sales, finance or real estate...some lenders, like Countrywide and Wells Fargo as an example may hire you and give you the training AND pay you a small guaranteed salary for a period of time until you are on your feet.\n\nGood luck.!
98258
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.
32980
First you must have 4 years experience as a licensed sales agent.   The DRE (dept. of real estate) will allow a college degree in place of the experience or an associate’s degree as substitute for 2 of the years of experience.  There is also a list of required classes (listed below).  After completion of these requirements you can apply to the DRE to take the brokers exam.  The exam is taken in two sessions one in the morning and one in the afternoon.  Each session is 2hr 30min long and consists of 100 multiple choice questions.  The minimum passing grade is 75% accumulative from both sessions.   After passing the exam you must then apply to the DRE for the issuance of the license. \n• Real Estate Practice\n•Legal Aspects of Real Estate\n•Real Estate Finance\n•Real Estate Appraisal\n•Real Estate Economics or Accounting\n•And three* courses from the following group:\n  \noReal Estate Principles\noBusiness Law\noProperty Management\noEscrows\noReal Estate Office Administration\noMortgage Loan Brokering and Lending\noAdvanced Legal Aspects of Real Estate\noAdvanced Real Estate Finance\noAdvanced Real Estate Appraisal\noComputer Applications in Real Estate \noCommon Interest Developments
978087
An actual degree is not necessary, but there is a certificate program.  It cost money too.  Sometimes if you hook up with a real estate company they will help supply the cost for the program.  Once you are certified you will also have to keep your certificate updated by attending I think it is 20 hours of seminars per year.  This helps keep your license up to date.
12793
I don't think any college experience is necessary to get in real estate.  \n\nAll you need is the drive and PR skills to sell the crappiest dumps for the highest price possible... and/or have the capital to buy the nicest places at the lowest price and the savvy to resell them even higher.\n\nIt's a very competitive environment, better be ready to fight your way through
465754
Find out what you need to do in your State regarding the schooling required. In CA you needs so many credits in a College or to enroll in a real estate school. Then take a test. Go to you states web site and search for real estate. (DRE)
60735
You can take the classes you need for your licens online or at a Jr. college. I went through allied schoos online and it was a great program. Allied is licensed by the State of California to offer the real estate appraisal school program.
997025
In most states, no, you can't become a part time real estate agent without a license.  A great option would be to contact some local Realtors and see if any need an unlicensed assistant.  This is the best way for you to learn the business ins and outs, without the financial investment or the risk of losing your shirt if it doesn't work out.  Added bonus: if you do well and really enjoy it, your "boss" (the Realtor) may pay for your schooling for you and help you to start your career.\n\nSean
1148582
Classes to prepare for the regional real estate license exams are usually not academic courses.  Some community colleges might offer them, but I've never heard of a real estate major.  I've heard of law students taking real estate law, or business students taking a class related to real estate, but to become a real estate agent, there are non-academic studies (even available online).  The contents for a real estate exam are very simple for most college-level students or above.  The skills necessary to become a real estate agent are sales and more sales.  Real estate agent pay is usually 100% commission.  So if you don't sell, you don't get paid.  I'd recommend to your friend to get her degree since it is already paid for, and take the real estate exam on the side.  In the summers, she may want to try to work for a realtor and see how she likes it.  She could turn out to be a natural at sales and make millions, or she may not like it at all, but she can still fall back on her college education.
36266
Probably not much, typically a few hundred dollars depending on how you do it. It depends on what state you want to license you. You should start by finding the website for the state department of real estate in your state and read the requirements. \n\nYou will need to get some training, which you can get from junior colleges in many states, or correspondence courses. Once you have this training you will have to take an exam with the state and they will charge you fees for this. If you pass you will likely have to pay some more fees and may be required to get more training within a certain time period. Sometimes I see brokers who will reimburse new agents for their training after they make their first sale.\n\nThen, once you have a license, you can be a licensed real estate agent, or if you join your local board of realtors and pay the monthly dues you can also join the National Association of Realtors and call yourself a realtor. Only members of NAR are called realtors. \n\nYou could also study to become a licensed real estate appraiser, or a loan representative. In some states the loan officers are licensed by a different department of the state government. There are specialized courses and schools for these professions. \n\nThe two links below are to the California Dept. of Real Estate, and an example of a licensing school in California. You should find these for your state. Good luck.