Posted by admin on August 7, 2010 under Real Estate Careers | 
If you have or are thinking about getting your Washington real estate license, there have been some changes to the real estate laws that you will need to be aware of. Effective July 1, 2010 Washington State will no longer issue real estate salesperson licenses, but instead will issue Washington real estate broker licenses. Associate brokers, branch managers and designated brokers will be issued a managing broker license.
If you are already licensed then your current license will still be in effect, however you will need to complete a three hour transition course prior to your first renewal date after July 1, 2010. With proof of completion of the transition course and the other requirements for renewal are met, you will be issued the new broker license.
If you are considering getting your Washington real estate license there are some changes to the licensing requirements that you should know. The new requirements to qualify to sit for the Washington real estate broker license exam can be completed in a matter of weeks. Basic requirements are that you are at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent. The educational requirements are the completion of 90 course hours of real estate training, 60 hours of Real Estate Fundamentals and 30 hours of Real Estate Practice, within two years of your exam date.
Once you have met these requirements you will be allowed to sit for the exam. Upon passing the licensing exam you will be required to undergo a fingerprint background check through the Washington State Patrol and the FBI in order to be issued a Washington real estate broker license. The testing center will give you a fingerprint card to take with you. You will need to find a fingerprinting center that has been approved by the Washington State Patrol; the cost varies depending on the location you choose and the cost for fingerprinting is your responsibility.
Once your application for the license, proof of course completion, and the fingerprint card have been processed by the Department of Licensing and the fee has been received you will be issued a Washington real estate broker license. New licensees and current license holders will both be required to repeat the fingerprint background check every 6 years as per the new regulations.
Washington State has approved online real estate schools that have made the coursework required to earn your broker license convenient for any schedule. Whether you are unemployed and looking to start a new career or if you have a job and are looking for something with incredible income potential, you can complete the real estate courses needed to take the broker exam anytime it fits into your schedule. In just a few weeks you can be ready to start a brand new career as a Washington real estate broker.
Posted by admin on August 29, 2010 under Real Estate Careers |
For many people that want to take advantage of the affordability in the housing market, closing costs can be substantial. One of the largest costs you will have to pay is the commission to the real estate licensees that helped you through the process. Sitting at the closing table you will watch each of the selling and listing brokers and agents collect their sizable commission checks. There is a way for one of those checks to be yours at the closing table. Earning your real estate license is a great way to not only to educate yourself on the huge purchase you are considering, but to get a nice check along with the keys to your new home at the closing.
One hard lesson that homeowners learned during the housing crash in 2008 was that they need to be better educated in real estate before they make a purchase. Taking the word of paid professionals who may or may not have your best interest at heart is enough to keep many people from coming anywhere near the real estate market. What you may be surprised to learn is how easy it is to earn your own real estate license. Even if the only sale you ever close is your home, you will more than likely recoup the cost of your real estate training and licensing with a significant amount of cash to spare.
With an investment of just under two hundred dollars and a few weeks of training you could earn a real estate license and get thousands back at the closing of your new home. When the time comes to pay all of the listing and selling brokers and agents, one of them could be you. You will have all of the information on the real estate world that the professionals you are working with do. You can complete your transaction with the confidence that you know what you are doing.
Would you work extra hours for a few weeks if it meant a payoff of thousands of dollars? Would you pay $200.00 to get thousands of dollars back at the closing table? Even if the purchase of your own home it the only real estate transaction you are ever involved in, it is worth the investment, especially when you consider the bonus of having a real estate license that you could use to start a whole new career if you choose to.
The smart buyers are the ones who are making the best deals in today’s housing market. The smartest buyers have found the opportunity to not only make the best deal on their purchase, but to earn a commission on it as well. Getting the real estate training that you need is easy. Online real estate schools offer the real estate courses you need from any computer with an internet connection. Recently introduced is the availability of the course work from any mobile device with an internet browser. You can literally complete the courses anywhere and at any time.
Most buyers are going to use the internet to research the real estate market before they buy, why not do your research at a qualified online real estate school and earn your own real estate license? Get the peace of mind that comes from understanding the real estate process and a piece of the commissions as well.
Posted by admin on September 4, 2010 under Real Estate Careers |
The economy is still struggling in many areas around the country. Unemployment is still a huge issue. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the state of Nevada has the highest unemployment in the country at 14.3%, well above the national average. Ironically, the state that has the most unemployment in the country is also one of the states that will have the most opportunity in the coming years to start a prosperous new career with a real estate license.
Although Nevada’s housing market is slowly coming back to life, the experts anticipate that Nevada will see major price increases in the next few years. In fact, Fiserv and Moody’s Economy report that Nevada will be one of the top five states expected to see price increases by 2014. It is a great time to have a Nevada real estate license.
Nevada real estate license requirements are simple. You must be at least 18 years of age and be prepared to undergo a background check that will require two sets of fingerprints. The real estate training necessary to take the Nevada real estate license exam consists of 90 course hours in real estate practices, real estate principles, and real estate law. To qualify to sit for the exam you must earn a score of at least 75% on the final exam for the real estate course within five years of when you are scheduled to take the Nevada real estate license exam.
The real estate courses that are needed can be taken through an online real estate school so they can be tailored to your schedule. For those who do not always have access to a computer, real estate courses are also available on the iPhone, Blackberry, or any Smartphone with Android technology; with no apps required. If you consider that the cost of getting a real estate license is just a few hundred dollars, including the cost of your education, getting a Nevada real estate license is the most affordable career move you could ever make.
No other career offers the income generating potential for so minimal an investment of time and money. No other industry is anticipating the kind of growth that is expected in the real estate market in the years to come, especially in the state of Nevada. Now is a great time to get a Nevada real estate license.
Posted by admin on September 28, 2010 under Real Estate Careers, Real Estate License |
A lot of people have found themselves looking to supplement their income with a part time job. The problem that many of those people are finding is that there are not a lot of high paying part time jobs. Then there is the issue of finding a job that works with your full time schedule. This does not make it easy to find the additional income that they need with the jobs that are out there. If you want a part time career with real income potential, what you need is a real estate license.
There are numerous benefits to a part time career in real estate. Most real estate agents set their own schedule, making it a fantastic choice for a part time career. The income generating potential is unlimited; even with a part time schedule the income could rival many full time jobs. A single commission can be more than many people make in a month. There is no other part time career that can offer this type of flexibility and money making possibilities.
Flexible scheduling can be found in real estate training as well. Online real estate schools offer real estate courses that can be accessed at anytime of the day or night from anywhere you can access the internet. If 24/7 access on your computer is not flexible enough, now you can access the real estate coursework that you need from your Smartphone. With no apps required you can get your assignments and exams right on your Blackberry, iPhone, or Android powered Smartphone.
The requirements to earn a real estate license vary from state to state. Generally you must be 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalency. Some states may require background checks or fingerprinting, but all states will require that you be of good character. The real estate coursework can take anywhere from a couple of weeks to a few months to complete. The cost of the real estate training can be just a few hundred dollars, a mere fraction of one commission.
There are not many part time careers that can offer the opportunity that a career in real estate can offer. All it takes to open the door to this opportunity is your real estate license. The benefits of a part time real estate career are limitless.
