Posted by admin on November 28, 2010 under Real Estate License | 
Once you have earned your Oregon real estate broker license, one thing that is essential to your career is keeping up with the continuing education requirements. Time flies in the day-to-day life of a successful Oregon real estate broker and before you know it, two years will have gone by, and your Oregon real estate broker license will require renewal. In order to renew your Oregon real estate broker license you must complete the state’s continuing education requirements. Whether you have had an Oregon real estate broker license for years or just recently been licensed, there are a few changes coming at the end of the year that you should be aware of.
Through the end of December 2010, Oregon will requires Bottom of Form
completion of 30 hours of approved continuing education courses every two years to maintain a current Oregon real estate broker license. Starting January 1, 2011, Oregon real estate broker licensees must complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years within the eligible course topics, including a three-hour Law and Rule required course. They will also be required to maintain their own continuing education records of hours completed on or after January 1, 2011. These records must include certificates of attendance issued by the real estate courses providers as well as the completed continuing education record form.
One of the most difficult things about keeping up with the continuing education requirements is finding the time to take the required real estate courses. With online real estate schools you can take all of the 30 hours needed from any place with an internet connection. The necessary course work is available to you at any time of the day or night so the requirements can be completed whenever your schedule allows. You will never have to worry about when you can find the time to get your continuing education done.
The convenience of having your continuing education courses available online means that you will never have to struggle to fit traditional courses into your busy schedule to keep your Oregon real estate broker license current. Do not let overlooking your continuing education requirements stand in the way of keeping your Oregon real estate broker license active. Find an online real estate school and sign up for the required continuing education courses today.
Posted by admin on May 7, 2010 under Real Estate License |
People looking for a new career in tough economic times have many choices of degree and certification programs that can train you in a brand new field or offer you an undergraduate degree in 18 to 24 months. The trouble with many of these programs is there is no guarantee how many people will find employment that will pay you enough to repay the debt heir education put them in, let alone employment in the field they chose. To spend all that money and more than a year of study to not be guaranteed a career is not practical for most people who have a family to support. An option for those could be a career in real estate. A real estate license can be earned at a fraction of the cost and in much less time than it takes to earn a traditional degree.
How long it takes to get a real estate license depends upon many factors. Educational requirements can vary greatly from one state to the next. In some states the required coursework to qualify to sit for the real estate examination is extensive, even requiring a college degree; however, this is not the norm. Most states have a prerequisite number of hours of specified coursework that must be completed at an approved, accredited real estate school. In many states the coursework can be completed in weeks. To sit for the Florida real estate exam requires 63 hours of approved classes and a New York State real estate license requires just 75 hours. Other states have more lengthy requirements. California, for example, requires completion of three 45 hour long courses to sit for the California real estate exam; less than 300 class hours are needed to sit for the Colorado real estate broker exam.
Where you get your real estate education will also contribute to how long it takes to get your real estate license. One option is a traditional real estate school. Depending upon the state that you are in and the number of hours the school chosen offers per week, in most cases the educational requirements can be completed in only 4-6 months. An online real estate school can decrease the educational period from a few months to mere weeks. An accredited online real estate school will allow people to study at their own pace whenever and wherever they chose. Coursework can be completed in significantly less time for motivated individuals.
The application and exam process can also vary, adding anywhere from days to several weeks onto the time it takes to get a real estate license. Many states have automated the process of submitting your license application and taking your real estate exam. Some states will provide you test results and a temporary license at the test site. States that have not yet upgraded to an automated licensing system will still require mailing of applications and waiting for exam results to be released and the license to be sent to the broker of record.
Posted by admin on January 18, 2010 under Real Estate License |
Going after your New York real estate license is an exciting career move. After passing your real estate pre-license coursework you will take the New York State real estate license exam. For many the anxiety of the test is enough to keep them from success, so it is important to know that careful preparation for the exam is the best way to ensure that you pass your real estate license exam the first time. There are exam prep tools available online that can dramatically improve your chances of success in passing your New York real estate license exam.
Learning the material in the pre-licensing classes is a step, but it is practicing actual examination type material, like practice exams, will make you much more likely to pass your real estate exam. The volume of information about New York real estate that is covered in class can leave many people feeling so overwhelmed that they shut down in an exam situation. An online exam preparation tool can offer you a number of practice exams that you can take whenever you choose, as many times as you want to, until there is no exam question you are not prepared for.
Each practice question in the New York real estate exam preparation software has an answer key that includes explanations to help you go beyond memorization and understand the answers to the questions. These explanations give you the ability to streamline how you study and focus in on the areas that you don’t have the strongest understanding. The practice exams will filter out your strengths and weaknesses and help you to center your attention on the specific areas that you need work.
Taking these practice tests repeatedly help to prepare you for the phrasing and types of questions that the exam will include. Knowing what to expect is an important part of a successful exam taking strategy. The more relaxed you are in a testing environment, the more likely you are to pass the first time. Using the exam preparation software will make sure that you are ready for any question that the exam could throw at you.
One of the simplest ways to be successful in an exam is to make sure that you read every word in the question. As obvious as that may seem, it is harder than you might think. Missing just one word can completely change the context of the question, thus changing its answer. The examiners are aware of this and will include within the possible answers a choice or two reflecting answers that would be correct if the “and” in the question were an “or”, or if you missed the word “and” completely.
Understanding the material and knowing what to expect on the test are crucial elements to having a successful testing situation. Online exam preparation software can significantly increase your chances of passing your New York State real estate exam the first time you take it.
Posted by admin on December 17, 2009 under Real Estate Careers, Real Estate License |
As the holder of a California real estate license, you know that you will require continuing education in order to maintain your license. There will be mandatory courses to be completed to keep your license current. California real estate licenses are issued for four year periods. At the end of that period, you will have to show proof that you have met the continuing education requirements and submit the required applications to be issued a renewed real estate license.
Continuing education requirements in California call for 45-48 hours of coursework to be completed at each licensing renewal. At the first license renewal there are specific classes that are required. You must attend courses in Fair Housing, Risk Management, Agency, Ethics and Trust Fund Handling. These must be separate courses that are three hours each. Additionally you will need to complete 18 hours of continuing education in consumer protection and 15 hours in either consumer protection or consumer service.
After the first renewal of your license, the required classes for continuing education are just slightly different. Instead of the five separate three hour courses, all the same subjects with the exception of Fair Housing will be necessary. You have your choice of three hours of class work on each of the four core subjects or one six hour course that covers them all. You will also need a three hour course on Risk Management along with 18 hours of study in consumer protection. The remaining hours needed to make the 45 hours of required continuing education can be your choice of consumer protection, consumer service, or a combination of the two.
Once you’ve finished, there are forms available on the California Department of Real Estate that will need to be completed. There is the renewal application, a form for proof of continuing education, a state Public Benefits Statement and a proof of residence certification. These should be filled out and submitted to the DRE with any payment due in time to be processed before your current license expires. The DRE will mail you a renewal reminder notice as your expiration date draws near, but it is crucial that you keep track of your own expiration date.
This process can also be done entirely online through the use of the California eLicensing online system. The required forms can be completed online and the course numbers of your continuing education classes and dates attended can be entered online as well. Payments can also be made online, making this the fastest and most efficient way of keeping your license current. Whether online or through the mail, they must be completed or postmarked by midnight on the day your license is to expire to maintain a current standing.
