any help would be awesome maybe even job offer although i have no experience!
2007-02-07 17:28:19 · 4 answers · asked by eyeammickey 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
My suggestion: Take your pre-licensing classes as quickly as possible. Study your butt off, then take your State test!
Your first year(s) in the business are tough! Get as much training and/or mentoring as possible after you've passed your exam. And, join a team if you can, as a Buyer's Agent. It will definitely benefit you in the long run.
As to the company to represent, right out of the gate I chose someone locally who I thought was nice and they offered a 4-week training program, but in the big picture they offered little more than that. Now, I work with a WORLDWIDE company, and I'm pleased to say that I can assist people globally!
Good luck in your decision and your new career choice!
2007-02-08 03:32:06 · answer #1 · answered by Art 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on which state you live in, I would suggest that you go to your states professional licensure site. There, you can find all of the approved schools.
I personally went through an independent school and passed the test the first time. If you lived in Massachusetts, then I would recommend AREA - American Real Estate Academy. My teacher was fun and very professional.
If you are interested in going through an actual real estate broker, I would suggest Coldwell Banker.
Coldwell Banker - They offered free training, for the first month after you join. You get free CEU training, which you will need to renew you license. You will automatically get a Mentor that will help you every step of the way til you make your first sale. When you make your first sale - you pay them $500 of the commission. Which really isn't that bad considering you could make much more than that. Also, if you live close to another state, they offer free training and classes to take the test in the state in which you are not licensed. When I spoke with the Managing Broker, she explained to me that Coldwell Banker is commited to training and keeping their salespeople happy. From what I saw they had the lowest turnover rate of any broker. I also spoke with some of the sales people and they could not praise Coldwell Banker high enough.
2007-02-07 20:44:44 · answer #2 · answered by Jenn R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most real estate schools are about the same.All they do is prepare you to take the real estate test in the state in which you live.
Some independent schools charge a fee for the preparation classes. Some of the bigger companies have their own school and if you decide to go with their company then the school is free or they will refund your money after your first real estate transaction.
With some of the bigger companies again they will offer you a position upon completion of the real estate school.
You have to interview with several companies to find out their policy and if they will hire you out of real estate school. If you are in California you can get hired just about any place.
Everyone in California has a real estate license and S.A.G Screen Actor Guild card. so just join the crowd.
Most places in the United States will hire you upon graduation from real estate school.
I hope that this has been of some use to you, good luck
"FIGHT ON"
2007-02-07 19:30:29 · answer #3 · answered by Skip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the classified real estate section or Help Wanted ads. They will generally say, "Will train" if they handle the schooling for you.
2007-02-07 17:44:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋