Q:Are there any real legitimate online courses you can take in CA that could get you a real estate license that is actually accredited?

Like okorder as a place to take your license courses. You will see them on the state list as American School of Real Estate Express. Great State-Approved school with a long-time reputation in the world of real estate education. Good luck with your search!

Q:As a catering manager I make over $60000/year. I want to get my real estate sales license and become a broker in 2 years. I want to continue working full-time as a catering manager until my income as a real-estate agent reaches $30000/year (part-time). After (6) months, I want to start advertising in newspapers, get my own web site and do as much marketing as an experience broker does. I am extremely good at dealing with my client and always come through for my guests. I can work long hours and love real estate. Do you guys think I am dreaming and it won’t work. Should I stay w/ catering? Do you think I will do better in real estate? I know I should get a broker to take me under his/her wings. Oh, yes…..I am 49 years old. Help! What do you think?

Check your licensing laws for your state. They will be on the state government website licensing section for real estate. It iwll tell you the requirements to get licensed. In my state you cannot get your Broker License until you have worked as a real estate sales agent for a minimum of two years. Most real estate firms will not be interested in you if you are only looking for part time work. It's really a full time job, although your current contacts from catering will certainly come in handy.

Q:I just moved to a new city and have my real estate license. Does anyone have any advise on how to get my name out there and let people know who I am?

I have seen an agent posting on craigslist who is trying to establish contacts.

Q:Can anyone suggest a good real estate school for the prelicense course? Website or name? Did you take the course?

venicefloridarealtor You have mentioned the right information. :)

Q:I am asking this question for my mom. She is 46 year old and thinking of getting into real estate school. Here in Tennessee, she can get this in 6 weeks. She does not know much about the work, but likes that it is quick. she really wants to make money. though we are hearing that they make pay on commission and that in the long run she may not make much money. She was thinking about the option of a real estate appraiser. Does anyone know about this career and if it is based on hourly pay or commission also? Will it take long in school for appraiser? Thank you.

none! it all depends on how much work you want to do. They all require a lot of work and a lot of time. With a lot of money up front and very little payback for a while. If you stick with any of it the rewards will come but you have to work at it. I've been a real estate agent for years my husband an appraiser for not quite as long. You can make good money but it takes a lot of work. The last time I sat down and figured my hourly wage I made less than $5 an hour. If your in it for the money go work at walmart, you'll do better. If you really want to help someone get in the home of their dreams any of the above will get you there. I've never seen a statistic on it but I suspect most who got into real estate exclusively for money failed miserably. This is a people business. You have to love the people otherwise you'll give up and move on to something else. Oh and for the person who thinks an agent guess what if the home is listed at 6% the agent only gets approximately 1% of that. The rest goes to advertisement that the agency does, if the agent does any it is out of pocket and if the home doesn't sell they get nothing. It's a tough business and I love it but unfortunately everyone thinks we make such big money and we don't.

Q:Im in highschool right now, but I would like to be a real estate agent when I get older.What college courses should I take to make real estate companies want to hire me? Thanks

There are no specific college courses that would necessarily spot you as more appealing. You would be coming on board as an independent, straight commission agent. As is typical in most straight commission, sales positions, attitude and compliance to company policy bears a stronger role than one's academic record. Naturally, your license is the number one requirement. That said, your best source for direction in obtaining the required courses is the real estate commission. Every state has their own official real estate commission website. Within that website there is section on education. To find your state's official website, go to one of your search engines and input for example: real estate commission for Texas (or whatever state you plan to become a real estate agent). That should take you to the 'official' RE commission website that will also spell out the licensing requirements needed for your state. If you had stated in what country or state you are in, I could have provided the Internet source for your state's RE commission. 'Hope the instructions given helps you. One word of caution: There are many websites that will offer online courses for real estate. If you pursue this direction, call your state's commission board first to verify their courses are approved by your board before signing up.

Q:is the CA real estate exam open book ? 150 questions

No the CA real estate exam is not open book. You either know the material and pass the test or you do not. For security reasons, the following items are NOT permitted in the examination room: backpacks briefcases suitcases food drinks study materials portable computers PDAs (personal digital assistants) programmable calculators Pencils and basic calculators WILL be provided for your use; therefore, use of a personal calculator will not be allowed. You cannot inspect your book or answer sheet after the examination session has ended (Section 1798.40(e) of the California Civil Code). Cell phone use is prohibited during the examination and while out on break from the examination. All cell phones must be turned off and placed out of sight once you enter the exam room. If you took a pencil and paper examination, examination results and/or related correspondence will be mailed to you, normally within five business days after your examination. If you took an electronic examination, your results were provided to you upon completion of the exam. Additional correspondence may be mailed to you, normally within five business days after your examination. To pass the examination, you must correctly answer at least 70% of the questions (Salespersons), or 75% of the questions (Brokers) Since the examination is qualifying in nature, examinees who pass are not informed of their final score. You will be notified of the actual score, and the percentage of questions answered correctly in each of the subject areas, only when unsuccessful. HOWEVER, the overall score cannot be obtained by averaging the percentages. Those who do not receive a passing grade may apply to re-take the examination.

Q:watspn realty has a course for about 3 weeks.. around 300 dollars.. the local community college has a course for 2 yr.. will cost a lot more.. which would be better and why would a real estate company offer one for only a fraction of the time and cost as the school would.. what to agents make

Do NOT try to sell real estate for the next 3 years. This is the WORST time to become a Realtor. I started 4 years ago and had a GREAT run, but now it's HORRIBLE.

Q:I am an inactive licensed real estate agent and I recently purchased a home using a broker I used to do business with. He agreed to pay me 1.5% of the 2.5% commission after the close of escrow; now that escrow is closed he wants to take 30% to pay his taxes. I understand that his business took in the whole 2.5% commission so it looks as though he made a lot more money than he actually did, but I was not expecting this when I purchased the house and it is going to cost me about $3000 out of the commission I was expecting, and I still have to pay my taxes on it. How is this usually done? Is there anyway he could report my wages without having to pay taxes on them? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

He shouldnt take the taxes out for himself Your tax and his tax is a different matter you gain whatever you are paid and report it him also If I do recall this is technically illegal as RESPA prohibits kickbacks or rebates

Q:I'm 16 and thinking about what I want to be when I grow up. I'm not really smart or talented with anything in particular but I've always been really passionate about the way houses look on the outside and inside. Lol will this get me anywhere?WHAT EXACTLY DOES A REAL ESTATE AGENT DO? Explain for a silly 16 year old please? :)

agents work in the selling industry of houses. They make a house look attractive with the help of interior and exterior designers to sell a house. I'd recommend going into interior design for you though, that deals a lot more with the physical appearance of a house.