How do I become a real estate agent?
Posted on May 18th, 2010 in Renting & Real Estate | 3 Comments »
Chris B asked:
I live in California and I know the economy is bad! The question is how to become a real estate agent not if I should become one.
Flathead Lake Mt Real estate
I live in California and I know the economy is bad! The question is how to become a real estate agent not if I should become one.
Flathead Lake Mt Real estate
3 Responses
Sacramento Condos, Sacramento Homes
Look on your state realtor site. Normally you go to class (often done online) then take a test. You will want to get a sponsoring broker before you go too far. Visit with brokers you’d like to work with and they will give you guidance.
Baltimore Maryland Real Estate
You should go to the state of California real estate site under real estate agents/brokers.You have to get licensed by the state of California to become a real estate agent in California.
You have to take a few classes prior to taking the California real estate test.These classes should be outlined on the web site.
You will find classes listed in the yellow pages that you might take. Some real estate offices offer classes also, you might be expected to become part of their real estate office.
There are few that you might take over a weekend and several on the net that take a a few hours to do after which you get your certificate of completion.
These same courses are offered through your local community college, but then they are spread out over the entire semester. I think the cost might be less, but if time is more important then this might not be the way to go for you.
Once you have completed the real estate courses. passed the California real estate test and have your license you then must work under a licensed California real estate broker in order to sell and list property.
There are some mortgage companies that also hire licensed real estate agents as loan officers, so this is another area you might consider.
If you have a four year degree from a recognized college you may take the real estate broker’s test without being a real estate agent or taking the salesman real estate test.
I hope this has been of some use to you, good luck.
“FIGHT ON”
Hershey Pa Homes
This is a tough market to be getting your license in. Buyer agents are the ones making the most right now. Contact the company you want to work with. Just call and ask to set up an appoint ment with the manager. If you have substantial savings (to afford the fees involved) and can stay afloat for another year, then I would go for it. My license is in escrow right now. I got into it at the downturn of the market and couldn’t survive. Good luck.