I've been looking at a lot of houses lately (to rent) and have met with some fairly "unrefined" agents in the process. While I always go with someone, I just started wondering about whether they are indeed bonded.
I know I'd hate to have some of them have access to my home if I were selling.
2007-03-08 06:21:54 · 11 answers · asked by arewethereyet 7 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
No background check typically. Just college time, a brokerage, and a license. It's possible some brokerages do a background check, but not likely. I have never heard of a REA being bonded either. It might go in conjunction with their license though.
2007-03-08 06:25:43 · answer #1 · answered by Juggalo Happy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-04 18:28:39 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends. Anybody can be bonded... but in Indiana (where I live) you can get your real estate license over the weekend. If it's anything like an insurance license, you do have to keep your address up-to-date, you can't have any criminal history above misdemeanors... but if someone doesn't have a history, they may only have not been caught yet.
At their core, a real estate agent is a salesperson. No matter what they tell you, they're paid when they make the sale. Selling anything tends to attract some less-noble types, lured by the late-night informercials and the promise of no bosses and no oversight.
If you're really looking for a place, and think you might be living for a long time, find an agent and make that person _your_ agent. In time, a good person will reward your loyalty by pointing out the less-obvious deals. Mine sure does.
"Hello, my name is $. What's yours?" Lol.
2007-03-08 06:33:48 · answer #3 · answered by wood_vulture 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I suppose it's different in different places. I was a real estate agent in Virginia once. We had to be bonded, but there was no criminal background check.
2007-03-08 06:29:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some states require a background check before the agent is given a license - Kentucky is one that immediately comes to mind. Real Estate brokers have E&O (errors and ommissions) insurance that the agents are covered under. It is different by state - contact your state commission that governs real estate licensing. You may also want to contact your local board of realtors. I've met people from all professions that come across as "unrefined". It doesn't mean they are incompetant or unable to help you.
2007-03-08 15:42:17 · answer #5 · answered by Mrs. Goddess 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a No Cost Background Check Scan at https://bitly.im/aNGSZ
Its a sensible way to start. The site allows you to do a no cost scan simply to find out if any sort of data is in existence. A smaller analysis is done without cost. To get a detailed report its a modest payment.
You may not realize how many good reasons there are to try and find out more about the people around you. After all, whether you're talking about new friends, employees, doctors, caretakers for elderly family members, or even significant others, you, as a citizen, have a right to know whether the people you surround yourself with are who they say they are. This goes double in any situation that involves your children, which not only includes teachers and babysitters, but also scout masters, little league coaches and others. Bottom line, if you want to find out more about someone, you should perform a background check.
2016-05-20 00:45:47 · answer #6 · answered by Charmaine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm taking my Real Estate Test this week i'm a 3 time felon for selling drugs but that was years ago i was told that they do it as case by case its not like i'm a thief so i think i can get it. Bonded do you mean they have to put money up??? they can only be agents if they are working for a broker who is usally bonded
2007-03-08 06:26:30 · answer #7 · answered by A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have my real estate license and I had to get fingerprinted through live scan. It required me to get a background check. I'm not sure where you are from but we have to have that done out here in california. Any other questions email me peapod_mommy@yahoo.com. =0)
2007-03-08 06:27:54 · answer #8 · answered by peapod_mommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In California no bond is required however, there is a criminal background check. You must submit your fingerprints.
2007-03-08 12:46:27 · answer #9 · answered by loladrewblue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No & No. At least not in New York. I've been an agent for three years and know of the types of agents you speak of. But not all or bad.
2007-03-08 06:30:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋