What kind of degree do I need to get started in real estate?

Question

I am planning on going back to school, and I am interested in becoming a real estate agent. First with a company, to get the hang of it, then an independent agent, to make more money.
What kind of degree do I need to get hired?

Answer 1

A Bachelor's in Real Estate and maybe double in Finance would really help. But for you to be a realtor all you need is to obtain your real estate license from the relevant city or maybe state that you live in.

Answer 2

You don't need a degree, but it wouldn't hurt in the long run.
You need to get a real estate license and there are some mandatory classes and a written exam.
Check with your local community college or university to see when they offer the classes. You'll need to take:
1. Real Estate Principles
2. Real Estate Practice
3. One additional course

In California there is more information here:
http://www.dre.ca.gov/saleslic.htm

Check with your state's Department of Real Estate for requirements in your state.

Note: There are additional requirement fo Brokers

Answer 3

I would get a degree in finance. This way you can learn a lot about money and most colleges have electives in the finance arena that are real estate oriented.

Answer 4

Well, it can't be anything too difficult to obtain. Seems like everybody and their dog is an agent. Just call a real estate office and ask someone there. I'm sure they could tell you.

Answer 5

You don't need any degree to be a realtor. Just real estate school

Answer 6

You just need your real estate license. You will need to take a class to get this. It is fairly easy from what I am told.

Answer 7

You don't need a degree. Just read some books to get started.

Answer 8

Depends on your state. In many states you need a license, not a degree. For example, CA, CT and TC:

http://www.dre.ca.gov/
http://www.ct.gov/dcp/cwp/view.asp?a=1622&Q=287752&PM=1
http://www.trec.state.tx.us/formslawscontracts/forms/forms-r.e.app.asp