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Frequently Asked Questions

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be a high school graduate or the holder of an equivalency degree (GED).
• Successfully complete a 90-hour pre-licensing course, including a final exam for the course.
• Pass a state licensing examination.

You can take the pre-license course at an approved school in a classroom setting. For more information on the school, contact info@jessreidrealestate.com.

When you successfully complete the course, you will be required to take a state exam. If you pass the state exam you will be issued a salespersons license. You must be affiliated with a broker who will actually hold your license.

In a classroom setting, it can be two to six weeks depending on whether you take day or evening/weekend classes. It is a 90-hour course.

It is important for you to choose a company that meets your expectations in terms of training, technology, office support, and reputation in the marketplace. Click here for questions to ask when interviewing brokers.

There are several start-up costs when beginning your real estate career. Some fixed costs include the pre-license course, the state exam & license fee. You may need to make an investment in technology tools such as a cell phone, laptop computer, database software, etc. New agents should always have at least 6 months of expenses in reserve. It can take a few months to get your business going.

The exciting thing about a career in real estate is that you are limited only by your imagination. Some new agents are selling homes in the first couple of months while others may take a little longer to get their client base established.

Dedication, hard work, and a great attitude! The most successful agents are also highly motivated and outgoing.

To be successful in today's competitive marketplace, it is vital to utilize the technology tools available that will help you to be more productive and efficient.

While interviewing brokers, first determine what is available to you in the office environment. Also note that cellular phones, pagers, laptop computers, and palm pilots are all tools of the leading agents today. Consider these items when planning your budget.

A career in the real estate industry offers the benefits and advantages of running your own business. You decide how many hours you want to work and how much money you want to make and the best part is that your earning potential is unlimited! No one determines your salary or your raises.

In today's competitive marketplace, it is no longer a viable option to work part-time in real estate. However, some agents do have a transition period while obtaining their license.