i just want to know what i need to do to become a Real Estate agent. im fresh out of high school, i luv people and i still live at home sooo?
2007-04-18 12:52:19 · 9 answers · asked by BMM 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
It depends on what state your in. I know in Las Vegas Nevada all you need to do is take a 90 hour course and pass a state and national tests. Let me know what state your in and i can find out for you.
2007-04-18 13:32:09 · answer #1 · answered by jamelahj 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My Mom was a real estate agent in the '80s and early '90s. So this is my experience/recollection only. She does not have a college degree and never had one. She took a real estate course (I'm assuming it was a night course, or at a community college or something like that). Once you are finished the course, and pass the test, you are free to be an agent. I have no idea if there is an age limit or not (or maybe it varies by state).
Also, then you usually have to get hooked up with a broker of some sort. If I recall correctly, there was a broker or two in an office of agents. So basically, you are an independent worker (i.e. you get paid when you sell/buy houses and not anytime else), but you still are affiliated with a real estate company and its broker.
2007-04-18 14:19:56 · answer #2 · answered by CG 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While you may get training at a Real Estate School to become a licensed agent and/or broker, I recommend furthering your education first.
In order to sell homes, or anything, you have to be able to communicate with people across a very broad spectrum. You will not likely engage a medical doctor in a conversation with a high school degree, and being well under 21. Most home buyers spend a lot of time searching, however, they want to feel comfortable with the person who is driving them around, and has their personal and confidential information.
Sales can be rough. Why not go to college (even a 2 year) get work experience even hourly so that you can expand your communication skills, and then, go to Real Estate school and what could be a promising career.
2007-04-18 14:26:18 · answer #3 · answered by Venita Peyton 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1st take and pass the Agent Test. Then find an honest Real Estate Broker willing to take on a newbie.
Unless you have many well to do friends with who are ready to buy or sell their homes, you are going to have to spend a lot of money to get started
Not forgetting business cards, car signs, a website and cell phone etc
2007-04-18 16:14:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is an age requirement, check your state laws for that.
Must complete 90 hours of schooling (it's 90 in NV), real estate laws, ethics, math and practice, pass the state and national exam, pay whatever dues your state requires (it's around $1800 in NV), get affiliated with a broker.
Good luck, it's tough out there
2007-04-18 14:43:18 · answer #5 · answered by CJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All most all careers in Real Estate are requiring a college degree in Real Estate. Check with your lState'sl liscense and labor department
2007-04-18 12:56:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You don't need to know anything to be a realtor. In fact ,if you have any knowledge of anything, it will prevent you from being able to pass the realtors test.
An ability to make inane statements, and say things like "this is the dining area" is also helpful.
2007-04-22 04:49:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states you have to be 21.
2007-04-18 13:14:21 · answer #8 · answered by godged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In your local newspaper there are realstate jons and some will pay for your trainings.
2007-04-18 12:57:27 · answer #9 · answered by vmorissaint 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋