How do I go about a real estate agent career in Northern cali? what is the min. education?
Posted on June 22nd, 2010 in Financial Services | 4 Comments »
Nesha asked:
I am a high school graduate with work background in the biopharna and bio tech industry but I am looking into something new. More of a career maybe. I am looking to real estate. how do I go about taking courses? If anyone have personal experience that would be helpful. What is the basic starting salary? (approx. ) What is the best and most beneficial school to attend? I don't wanna waste any money. If I went into this field with only a H.S Diploma wouls that be smart?
Playa Del Rey Real Estate
I am a high school graduate with work background in the biopharna and bio tech industry but I am looking into something new. More of a career maybe. I am looking to real estate. how do I go about taking courses? If anyone have personal experience that would be helpful. What is the basic starting salary? (approx. ) What is the best and most beneficial school to attend? I don't wanna waste any money. If I went into this field with only a H.S Diploma wouls that be smart?
Playa Del Rey Real Estate
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Gps Systems
Go to your local real estate office and inquire of their classes. Coldwell Banker or Century21 are good choices for starting your real estate career.
Carlisle Pennsylvania Real Estate
go to anthonyschools.com they offer the materials and courses to become an agent
Torrance Homes
You only need a high school diploma.You can look in the phone book for schools.Some colleges offer classes as well.It will only take you from 2 to 6 weeks to complete classes.There is a lot of money to be made.Good luck!
Walk In Bath Tubs Installation
To obtain a real estate salesperson license, you must first qualify for and pass a written examination.
Education — Successful completion of the following
college-level courses is required to become a real estate salesperson:
a. Real Estate Principles (must be completed or in progress to apply for examination and must be completed prior to applying for a license); and
b. Real Estate Practice (must be completed prior to applying for a license or within 18 months of license issuance); and
c. One course from the following list (must be completed prior to applying for a license or within 18 months of license issuance):
• Real Estate Appraisal
• Property Management
• Real Estate Finance
• Real Estate Economics
• Legal Aspects of Real Estate
• Real Estate Office Administration
• General Accounting
• Business Law
• Escrows
• Mortgage Loan Brokering and Lending
• Computer Applications in Real Estate
• Common Interest Developments
Check you local community college for the required courses.
For more information see:
You don’t get a salary. You get a commission on the sale which is negotiated between you and the seller. It’s usually around 6% of the selling price of the property.