I'm thinking about study real estate but I absolutely have no idea what steps I should take. Should I go university to get a degree or should I just go to real estate school to get a license? And what will be the difference between having degree with license and just a license? Also what will be the qualification to work for real estate company??
2006-08-24 17:05:00 · 7 answers · asked by sunflower222 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
You begin by indicating you want to be in the "real estate field". That is like jumping into the ocean. It is big, wide, and deep. Then you ask about licensing vs. a degree. First answer what area of real estate. commercial vs. residential? Are you a people person? If not, perhaps an appraiser or home inspector? Are you a good negotiater? Then perhaps mortgage broker? Are you built for irregular paychecks? If not, being a real estate agent is probably going to drive you crazy.
Once you have begun to answer some of those questions, then ask folks who are currently doing it SUCCESSFULLY what the best course of action/training would be. Perhaps they might even take you under their wing.
Hope that helps.
2006-08-24 17:31:39 · answer #1 · answered by ga_rei_guy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the state in which you live. The real estate school if it is an in class experience gives you contact with people in the industry and others that may be your contemporaries. A business degree may be helpful but surely not necessary. Find a good company in your area that offers the licensing course in the classroom format and go for it.
2006-08-25 00:12:24 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Research real estate courses @ different establishment- Century 21, Coldwell Banker...etc. Know the total cost of each one.
and then compare what the university is offering.
Make a goal of what you want to get out of the whole process. A degree is alway good, but will it give more rewards than going to a real estate establishment. Library is a great place of reference for anyone to research there choice.
2006-08-25 00:21:25 · answer #3 · answered by Sharon T 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Copy National Association of Realtors into your browser. They publish a handbook that explains everthing.
Just read the book and take a test. That's it!
2006-08-25 00:17:20 · answer #4 · answered by elge13 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to college.
2006-08-25 00:30:36 · answer #5 · answered by thegreatone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask yourself if you are a good salesman,if you are, then go get the license,its all about what you can do.
2006-08-25 00:58:11 · answer #6 · answered by Robots 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best thing is to be diverse, you never know what comes!
2006-08-25 10:40:35 · answer #7 · answered by Piffle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋