How long do you have to go to school for, what do you start out doing, and what exactly does your job like on a daily basis after you start?
2006-12-20 04:36:18 · 19 answers · asked by hotpinksugar 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
The first thing you need to do is go to real estate school. Many community colleges offer the course. It usually takes a semester and then you have to take your state real estate exam. Once you pass that, you need to check out a few agencies such as REMAX, Century 21, etc. You are interviewing them because each agency offers different programs. For example, at REMAXX you will pay a high office fee but virtually no percentage to them from your commission. At another agency, you pay a lower office fee and a higher percentage from your commission ( example, if your commission is 3% , you would have to give half of that to the agency.) You are basically self employed at this point and have to go find customers and market yourself. It is a cutthroat business, but you can make alot of money if you do it right.
Good luck.
2006-12-20 04:43:17 · answer #1 · answered by Vin 3 · 4⤊ 3⤋
Real estate school takes anywhere from 2 weeks to a month ($500-700). Take the state test ($60-85). fingerprinting and background check ($45-75). State RE sales license, ($60). Insurance ($130-300). Apply to RE offices, and badabing, you have a job. Now all you have to do is learn the ropes, and start making some listings/sales, usually 2-3 months till the first money starts coming in. Good idea to keep your job until things actually takes off. Any RE office can give you school info, or Google real estate schools in your state. Forget college for now, it will take FOREVER. Selling is service, putting a seller and buyer together, not fast talk, personality, deceitfulness and the like. You won't be a used car salesman, saying anything just for a sale. Its a real profession, and you can have license in had in a couple of months.
2006-12-20 04:52:18 · answer #2 · answered by badabingbob 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-13 08:58:52 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not have to be 21, or at least not in some states. I received my real estate license at the age of 19 and have been/and will be working as an "assistant" until this summer when I will start being a full time real estate agent. Most likely a company will take you in, but keep in mind that selling "expensive houses" and gaining "respect" will be harder than you originally imagined, especially if you are just selling as a side job.
2016-03-19 10:31:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-08-07 21:00:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each state has their own real estate program.
Contact the Real Estate schools in the city where you live for information about the Real Estate program and the cost.
The Real Estate Courses vary in length depending on the state in which you live.
Look online for Real Estate Schools.
2006-12-20 04:52:12 · answer #6 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need to take the appropriate classes, and pass all of the tests to obtain your real estate license. At this point you need to find a company to work for. You can do it on your own, but you will be responsible for all state regulated compliance issues and that is alot to handle, so if you are just starting out, you need to work for an agency.
Once you are actually ready to start, you will need to be ready to be "on call" 24/7. Most people will want to see the homes when they are NOT working, so please do not expect to have much free time on weekends or in the evenings.
Good Luck!
2006-12-20 04:41:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i'm not exactly sure, I've thought about it myself. However, I have heard that you really don't make any money to begin with...you'd be new in the business and you work off commission...so you'd have to spread the word and find some business...CAll a real estate office, i.e. coldwell banker and ask them...they are usually hiring too and some places pay to put you through whatever licensing classes you need.
2006-12-20 04:38:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
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2006-12-20 04:39:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
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You have to be 21, But you can get a job as a secretary and offer them to sit on a open houses if you do the sale office will pay you a bonus. Good Luck!
2016-04-03 23:20:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋