So you want to become a Real Estate Agent - The first question to ask is "Why?"
Yes, this is a serious question! Many people enter the field of real estate sales because they think it’s an EASY business (it isn't), where you can get rich quick (probably not), and that you’ll have lots of time on your hands (yes, you can CHOOSE which 60 hours a week you work!). Fact is, real estate is a business, and like any other new business, you have to build it, which takes (a lot of) work and (a lot of) time.
But if you truly care about people, if you want to help them solve their problems, and you are self-motivated, you CAN succeed!
RWW Agents Say"...Ethics and morals have always been a part of me and unfortunately I find that is lacking quite a bit in the Real Estate business. But certainly not here..." Joel W.
Do You Have the RIGHT Personality for Real Estate?
Contrary to popular belief, there is no ONE personality that can succeed in real estate. Perhaps you've been told you’d be great in sales… or conversely, that you wouldn't! Well, we don’t believe that any personality type is best (or, for that matter, unsuited) for a career in real estate; in fact, we believe that most personality types can do VERY well in Real Estate Sales - IF the person understands, accepts and embraces their strengths … and weaknesses.
Tell you what - take 5 minutes right now, CLICK HERE
for a short aptitude test - this will help show you what you’re already good at, and what you might want to work on. Go ahead. We’ll wait…
(In the meantime, to read more about how we approach Real Estate Rookie-hood Click Here
But to return to our opening line - "So, You Want to be a Real Estate Agent!"
Are you curious how to get started? How much it will cost? How long it will take you? Well, wonder no more! Hear are some answers...
How Do I Get My Real Estate License?
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How Long Does it Take to Get a Real Estate License?
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How Much Does it Cost to Be a Real Estate Agent?
Becoming a real estate agent actually costs very little, at least compared to starting up in other industries. Real estate school runs around $400, plus an additional $200 or so for fingerprinting and license application, plus up to around $1,000 for Board Dues, MLS start-up and obtaining your Supra ActiveKey. (The actual cost of these last items is pro-rated depending on the time of year you activate your license). So, in total, expect to spend up to around $1600 becoming a licensed real estate agent.
| Pre License Course | $200-$250 | |
| Post License Course | $100-$150 | "Practice" |
| KBI/FBI check with Fingerprints | $64 | |
| License Application/Fee | $115 | |
| Join REALTORS (NAR, KAR,WAAR) | $670 | Prorated* |
| MLS Start up | $183 | |
| Supra ActiveKey (w/insurance) | $275 | Prorated* |
| TOTAL | $1643 | Prorated* |
Of course, there are ongoing monthly, quarterly and annual costs to being a real estate agent, but they vary widely depending on the office you join and the business model you create. We’re happy to discuss those with you – just ask!
*Prorating - Associations vary their fees based on the TIME of year you join. The total is figured on the MOST expensive figures, joining at the MOST expensive time. MLS Start up includes the first quarter dues, $95 per quarter is billed AFTER the first quarter.
