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Getting a real estate license can be difficult for some and easy for others. Some people are great test takers and some states have fewer requirements than others. There is much more to becoming a real estate agent than just getting a license. You have to take classes and pass an exam for your license, but the license and real estate classes do not teach you how to sell houses. Learning how to sell houses and build a business should be started well before you ever get your license or start taking classes.

I have been a Realtor since 2001 and I run a ten of team that sell over 200 homes a year. The real estate classes I took did not teach me how to sell houses, they taught me the rules and regulations. Before you sign up for classes make sure you have a plan and goals for what you want out of your real estate license.

How do you decide if you want to get your real estate license?

The first thing anyone should do before they start a new career is make goals and a plan for what they want out of life. Planning and setting goals will help you determine if real estate is the right career choice. You can make a lot of money as a real estate agent, but it takes hard work and you must be self motivated. Here are some great articles to help you determine if getting a license is right for you.

Making a career choice should not be taken lightly. It is not easy to become successful and the hard work begins as soon as you have an inkling that you want to begin a new career. Not only will planning and setting goals help you determine whether to become an agent, it will also help you become more successful as an agent because you will have a clear direction of where you want to go. Don't be afraid to set big goals and work backwards on how you will achieve them.

I have much more information on becoming a real estate and finding success as an agent in my book: How to Make it Big in Real Estate, From a Millionaire Agent available at Amazon as a 125 page E book or in PDF for only $6.49!

What is the first action you should take after you decide to get your real estate license?

After you have set goals and decide you want to be a real estate agent, it is time to take action. One of the first actions may be to sign up for real estate classes, but before you sign up start telling people you are becoming an agent. The most important thing you can do as an agent is build your circle of influence. The more people you know and the more referrals you get, the more money you will make. If it takes four months to get your license or just one month, you can use that time to start spreading the word that you will be an agent. The sooner you start building up business the sooner you will make money. Here is a great article that lists the real estate licensing requirements in all 50 states.

What is the best way to get your real estate license?

I recently wrote an article on whether it is better to get your license online or in person. Even though I took my classes online, I think if you want to pursue real estate as a full-time career, it is best to take classes in person. I already talked about how important it is to network as an agent and you can start meeting people in the business when you take real estate classes. Real estate classes taken in person will have an experienced teacher, other like-minded students and guest speakers. The teacher, guest speakers and other students could be help to kick-start your business.

If you are interested in taking online classes, Real Estate Express offers a great online licensing program and is one of the most affordable schools.

How do you choose a broker to begin your real estate career?

Another important decision that should be decided well before you get your license is what office and broker you want to work with? Every real estate agent must work under a broker when they first get their license. A good broker with a lot of support can help a real estate agent succeed and succeed quickly. If a broker does not have much interest in helping their agents, it will be tough for a new agent succeed and learn the business. Every office also has a different commission and fee structure and it is best to research this information before you get your license and need to find a place to work. Here is a great article on how to find the perfect broker to work with.

Don't be afraid to ask others in the real estate business for help

I have a habit of trying to do everything myself without asking for help. I have worked hard to change this habit and ask for help when I can, because it will make you more successful the more help you have.Do not shy away from calling up successful agents in your area and taking them to lunch. See how they have become successful and listen to their advice. Those successful agents may also have great information on what offices are the best in the area. Some successful real estate agents may even be looking for help on their team and may have a job for you. It is much easier and cheaper to get started on a team than it is on your own.

Conclusion

Becoming a real estate agent should not be taken lightly. I know many agents who took real estate classes online, got their license and then had no idea what do to. They had not researched offices and some had no idea what was involved in being an agent. The more research and planning you can do, the more successful you will be. Set goals, plan your future and set yourself up for success well before you get your license.

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