How to Get a Real Estate License 1-2-3

How to Get a Real Estate License 1-2-3

Steps to Getting Your
Real Estate Agent License

All real estate agents are required to obtain a real estate license. To get your license, you need to have achieved a high school diploma, complete certain courses and then pass your state's real estate exam.

Once you have your license, you need to renew it annually in order to keep it active, and in some states, part of that process includes taking continuing education classes.

Education requirements vary by state. So do exam and licensing fees.

Real Estate Courses

Real estate license courses are offered in classroom settings with other students or you can enroll in a distance learning program where you study independently from home.

Some students think that learning with other students gives them the opportunity to network with other future professionals, therefore giving them an advantage when first entering the real estate business. Other people prefer to learn on their own at their own pace, and distance learning programs enable you to easily fit their studies into their schedules.

If you want to enroll in an online course, Allied Schools is the most endorsed accredited real estate school and currently offers programs you can complete online at home, including tests. Their students have an extremely high pass rate on real estate license state exam. They also financial assistance with a 0% interest payment plan.

You can also make more money as a real estate agent by getting a professional real estate designation such as a Short Sale Specialist, a Green Specialist or a Contract Forms Specialist. Allied Schools offers these programs as well.

Many agents become members of the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The NAR has established a strict code of ethics and standards of practice that members must adhere to. This provides additional protection to real estate buyer and sellers. They also list information about Realtor Associations by state.

You can find real estate licensing requirements for your state at the Real Estate Library.