how long does it take to beecome an realestate agent?
February 192010
It does vary from state to state, but generally you just take your pre-license course, pass the exam, pay all the fees, and you are in! I will say that it takes money to make money in this feild and the more sales/marketing/executive experience you have the more likely you are to succeed.
If you do decide to and become licensed, make sure that you REALLY interview brokers. Find one that provides you with leads and good training.
February 20th, 2010 at 3:40 am
i think it is like 8 full weekends (Fri, sat, and sun)
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February 20th, 2010 at 4:00 am
First, you need to sign up for Pre-Licensing classes (held at local real estate agencies or community colleges) which can either be two days a week for about 2 1/2 months or every weekend for one month. This class is very difficult (and I have a BS in Business Admin) so you will need plenty of time to study. It is generally an 80 hr. class total.
Then, when finished, you will take the classroom test and must pass with at least a 75%. After this test, you will need to take your state test, which is slightly easier than the class test.
Lastly, you will need to pay for all of the dues involved which really add up.
In most states, after completing all of the above, you become a Provisional Broker. You can only become a full fledged Broker after three years of additional training courses and must work under a Broker in Charge for those three years.
There is a LOT of money involved and it takes at least six months to become established and start making money, so you must have your finances saved up before beginning. Also, if you really want to make this your career, you need to start from the beginning full time. Most people that start out part time do not make it!
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February 20th, 2010 at 4:12 am
Ok, you don’t say what state you are in so the answer will vary from state to state. For instance, California passed a law that states you must have a degree. This wasn’t the case a year ago when you just signed up for a Principles course, took that test then took the state exam after (and if you wanted to) you take crash course. You only needed 70% to pass.
That was then, this is now.
I find the reasoning behind having to go to college and get a degree is a bad idea. First off you don’t use anything they teach you in a real situation so why bother. Second, you get thrown out there and you need to sink or swim. Most people sink and then cry about it.
Sad to say that the only true way to be successful is to understand the process in the first place.
I’m not bitter I just don’t understand the way this is done, go figure.
Good Luck to you…………….
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16 yrs Transaction Coordinator/New Agent Trainer
February 20th, 2010 at 5:01 am
Varies from state to state. I’m 19 and from Michigan, got mine last year doing 40 hours of class time. I have a friend in Arizona whos 18 and out there its 90 hours
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February 20th, 2010 at 5:09 am
It does vary from state to state, but generally you just take your pre-license course, pass the exam, pay all the fees, and you are in! I will say that it takes money to make money in this feild and the more sales/marketing/executive experience you have the more likely you are to succeed.
If you do decide to and become licensed, make sure that you REALLY interview brokers. Find one that provides you with leads and good training.
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I got my pre-license online at http://www.realestateexpress.com
February 20th, 2010 at 5:32 am
It takes as long as you decide its going to take. It takes as long or short as your state’s real estate regulations and licensing laws stipulate.
Do you want to do only residential sales?
Do you want to do residential leasing?
Do you want to do commercial and/or industrial sales and/or leasing?
It’s all up to you what you want to do and HOW you want to do it.
Here in Pennsylvania, all "wannabe" sales or rental agents MUST:
a] be sponsored by a licensed real estate broker.
SUGGESTION: *Take a ride through the neighborhoods and areas where you would like to work and "claim" as your "garden".
This is the area you would like to have as your "bread and butter".
*Look for real estate company signs. Make notes of the addresses, the office and the agents’ names & telephone numbers on those signs [if the state or municipality allows posting an individual's name.].
*You should discover one, two or three offices and/or names will consistently be displayed.
*Call those agents. Tell those wonderful peopple you are interested in becoming a GREAT real estate agent "JUST LIKE YOU". Ask them out to lunch & YOU pay for that lunch. "Pick their brains".
(An OLD saying: "If you think education is expensive . . . just wait until you try ignorance.")
Ask questions. "What works for you to get listings?"
Hint: LISTINGS ARE THE NAME OF THE GAME!
Generally, the office with the listing [the Seller and that Seller's property] has more control over the general situation than the office with the Buyer.
*Ask the sales person if you can "tag along" with him/her/them and work under him/her/them to see how they earn their money and succeed.
"What works for you to get buyers"
"What doesn’t work?"
Be a shadow, tag along AND KEEP your mouth shut! If a client asks you a question, defer to the agent. The Agent KNOWS HOW to answer those questions.
Make notes. Keep a journal. ((((((Sorry I don’t think there are too many shortcuts without some consequences.
b] take classes and accumulate credits so you
can.
c] sit for and pass a state sponsored exam.
After doing these things the person receives the sales person’s license.
THEN the REAL work starts: producing your own income.
Here’s the very first thing my Dad told me when I became licensed: "If you think you are going to come in here and take advantage of people, by lying to them and cheating them, you might as well turn around and walk out that door.
I won’t tolerate it! I won’t have it!"
AND
"Work like Hell!"
How? Go to that neighborhood’s/area’s municipal building(s). Ask if you can canvass door-to-door, asking for listings.
You have to do what’s known as "Networking" or promoting yourself and what you do.
When you get your business cards [please sit down and design your cards; THEN PLEASE go to a printer and have your cards professionally printed].
Pass out your cards to EVERYONE you see and meet. ALWAYS have your cards available. EVEN when you go to family functions and parties, bring your cards and pass them out. EVEN when you go to a sports event or a movie, bring your cards, introduce yourself, "Hi! My name is . . . May I ask your name, please? _____, its a pleasure to meet you. May I ask a favor of you?____, I’m a sales/rental agent with _________. Will you please take my card and if you should hear of anyone who wants to sell, buy or rent, please give me a call? Thanks a lot! Have a wonderful ____. " AND Pass them out.
Yes, many of your cards will be thrown away. Some may be kept.
AND in PA, to keep that license active, ALL licensees [sales/rental agents] MUST have M.C.E. – Mandatory Continuing Education through an accredited real estate school.
Our family slogan: "Every Good Wish to You & Yours!" I wish you, your family and your friends nothng but the very best!
Very Truly Yours,
Ron Berue
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In th real estate business since 1974.
The University of Hard Knocks.