What are the Costs to Become a Real Estate Agent?

[@realreview5095]

I just want to THANK YOU! I recently passed my exam here in MI. I was so lost trying to figure the rest out. I tried a couple brokers but had zero support. I didn’t know why I needed to join a board or MLS, until your videos! I am now a member of a board and MLS and know why I am lol. Thank you for all your support. It’s vital in this business and you are literally the only one I found willing to talk about and explain so much of what is newbies need to know!

[@USRealtyTraining]

Wow, I'm speechless! This is such a wonderful comment. It makes me so happy to know that this channel has helped you so much in your career and given you direction. Thank you so much. Truly wishing you the best in your career. If you ever have any questions (or a video idea you want me to cover) be sure to ask! I'm more than happy to help out. The rest of the team and I are wishing you all the best in your career!

[@theejimmyv]

I just signed with my brokerage and handled all these fees. Video is pretty accurate

[@USRealtyTraining]

Thanks for watching, Jimmy! We really appreciate the comment too! If you have a few moments, please like this video, subscribe, and hit the bell icon. That's the best way to get notified when we release a new helpful video like the one you just watched. It also helps us grow and continue to produce more helpful content. Also, we wish you the best of luck in your real estate career! Thanks again for watching and we hope to hear from you again.

[@MsNoriega310]

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[@cesarcastrejon105]

Did it take long picking brokerage? Any key lessons you can share?

[@USRealtyTraining]

@@cesarcastrejon105 Don't want to overshadow any response Jimmy sends but just wanted to share this brokerage playlist we made because we think it has helpful answers to your questions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3O1nXeMesp0qqc

[@aaroncompton4680]

Saw your video yesterday about part time agent and now this. PRACTICAL no nonsense content. Very very helpful and no guru bs! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@USRealtyTraining]

Aaron, what a compliment! Wow! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate you dropping your thoughts on this video. Welcome to the channel!

[@BubbaUSA100]

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[@lindawilson2588]

Love him hes great at this teaching i could listen to him allday

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[@JuanaHernandez-nz3tp]

I been looking for this inf. for a year. Thank you so much. Dios se lo pague!

[@luisperez2622]

Great info Rico! Thanks to you guys I passed my state exam last week. Very worth it.

[@USRealtyTraining]

Congratulations on passing the state exam, Luis! Did you happen to take a crash course or state exam prep? What are your plans from here? Woohoo! We're excited for you!

[@luisperez2622]

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[@lindawilson2588]

Congrats 🎉

[@MsNoriega310]

Gracias!!! Another great video, extremely Informative !!! The greatest feeling was when I submitted all my required documents plus my Lifescan... Next is my State Exam date😁. Thank you for all the support!!!

[@USRealtyTraining]

You go Patricia! Way to tackle your education and apply to the state exam! We're rooting for you!

[@bartenderzzz]

That was an awesome breakdown!! Thank you for the knowledge. NYC LUV!!

[@USRealtyTraining]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching and dropping a comment!

[@ludwigvoncocksucker3275]

WOW, I'm so tired of my currents sales job (been selling cars for 10 years) and have ALWAYS thought about Real Estate, never searched videos on here and this one was in my recommended....Very very weird. I'm gonna take it as a sign. How do you choose a school? I remember back in the day different brokerages offered them but are they all the same? Thanks for the content and SUBBED.

[@USRealtyTraining]

Hi, there. If you're interested in how you can get your real estate license, we have a simple outline of the process here: www.carealtytraining.com/real-estate-license-requirements-california/ In short, the things are a little different now. When you're ready to sign with a brokerage, you should look for a few important factors. We made a KZbin playlist all about brokerages and what you need to know. Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIrZe4CNqLWKbac This playlist has videos on: - how to find your perfect brokerage - how the brokerage's brand affects your career - the types of leadership in a brokerage - how to interview at a brokerage Please let me know what you think! Also, let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for watching and we hope to hear from you again!

[@sonyasanders6652]

Thank you. I really like these videos

[@USRealtyTraining]

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[@farhaanahmad9444]

great video. thanks for details. I was looking for same and luckily found here.......

[@USRealtyTraining]

Glad you liked the video, Farhaan! Thanks for watching. Are you planning on getting a real estate license?

[@sweetiepie1110]

Very expensive thinking about quitting cos I can’t afford it I’m just starting advertising is expensive too

[@USRealtyTraining]

Out of curiosity, have you considered going part time? This is common for people who want to transition into real estate without breaking the bank. We made a great video on how to effectively manage your time as a part time agent here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/in-Qf5WIgcyHmNE

[@rickyromero8716]

What about a video of becoming a real estate agent during this pandemic? Is it harder, the same, or a different type of environment?

[@USRealtyTraining]

Great question! We are living in a different time for sure. However, there are procedures and steps you can take to accommodate the changing time. We're working on a new video that addresses this!

[@Jenn-qq6ow]

Yes please because I am trying to get into this path..

[@johnjuicehealthy479]

So very helpful 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@USRealtyTraining]

Glad you thought it was helpful, John! Thanks for watching.

[@ChaseMilner1]

Great video!

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[@betterthanemril988]

It should be criminal how expensive it is to become a real estate agent. The pre-licensure fees weren’t really bugging me, but costing $1000 UPFRONT to join the NAR it’s like you basically have to choose. Do you want to pay for the NAR or do you want to pay your rent? 🙄

[@andrewc4261]

Thank you 🙏

[@USRealtyTraining]

You’re welcome 😊 Thanks for watching!

[@Scooters2013]

thank you for this

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[@TSITTEL13]

Hopefully this isn’t a stupid question! I am in the middle of my schooling and just was curious do any real estate companies provide business advertising for you? Like business cards and such?

[@USRealtyTraining]

Some brokerages have a marketing and advertising team that will help you create business cards, ads, and the like. It really depends on the brokerage, though. This is a great question to ask when you're interviewing which one you want to work for!

[@TSITTEL13]

@@USRealtyTraining awesome thank you for the heads up!!!

[@USRealtyTraining]

@@TSITTEL13 anytime!

[@askme5855]

Exp realty has a welcome package that includes business cards

[@crtterrell-terrell6964]

Facts reality check

[@lorit4845]

It costs 1500 to join a local assoc. in florida!

[@USRealtyTraining]

Interesting! Thanks for sharing. A lot of Florida viewers will find this comment helpful!

[@ajmalfaroq]

Yu are the Best Man. 👍

[@USRealtyTraining]

Thanks for watching and subscribing, Ajmal!

[@faiza.3497]

You forgot the fingerprint fee! I paid $50 to the FBI and $21 to the livescan people

[@USRealtyTraining]

You're right! We wrote a really in-depth article about this and made sure to include them: www.carealtytraining.com/blogs/fees-to-be-a-real-estate-agent

[@sharpo]

E&O is $180 per month at my brokerage

[@USRealtyTraining]

Interesting! Most brokerages have different costs. It's always good to know what to expect before you hang your license with the brokerage!

[@LA-qt3tr]

I am new broker. I had interview with one brokerage and I got overwhelmed. With this and that fees it's would cost me around $3500 per year. I'm not even sure if I will make enough sale during the year. I live in small coastal area, the houses are very expensive though but not sure how many people sale their houses per year.

[@GayahakJ]

What did you end up doing?

[@estnineteen91]

What did you end up deciding ?

[@crtterrell-terrell6964]

I see why you need the fees more access to help your real estate 🏡 business 👨‍💼

[@CR-jm3zb]

What are the fees @ your school for the 3 certificates? Are they on-line? Thank you!!

[@USRealtyTraining]

Good question. We have a few options that people can take: - Online only (access to all 3 courses and their ebooks) - Online + videos (online option but comes with videos of our in-person sessions, taught by Robert Rico) - Live webinar (online option but with a live webinar classroom component that is taught by a top-producing agent) - In-person (comes with the online option and is our classic classroom experience that is taught by a top-producing agent in the area.) Each option has their own cost, so I would recommend checking out this page on our website: www.carealtytraining.com/licensing/real-estate-license Hope this helps and let me know if you have any other questions!

[@catd7547]

What about background check/ fingerprints?

[@USRealtyTraining]

Here's a breakdown of all the nitty gritty costs to become an agent: www.carealtytraining.com/blogs/fees-to-be-a-real-estate-agent If you're curious about how the background check and fingerprint works and how to get your fingerprint taken, then check out this article: www.carealtytraining.com/blogs/real-estate-license-background-check Hope this helped!

[@SirKarni]

so as a new agent, how much do you advise that we have in savings before we start?

[@USRealtyTraining]

Hi, Sir. Karni! Thanks for commenting. If you're jumping full time into this career with no additional income (side business or a part-time job), then we recommend saving enough money to finance these expenses & fees and at least 3-months of personal expenses (rent, utility bills, travel, food, etc.). Some new agents will not find a client within the first 3-months of working, which is why we recommend saving that much. However, this is not the case for everyone. If you build your database before you have a license, you can hit the ground running. Since we don't know what your personal living expenses are, we recommend building a list of every expenses and fees you will experience. There's no specific number that we can recommended saving. I know that doesn't answer your question directly, but I hope this answer steers you in the right direction. Thanks again for the watching this video and commenting! Hope to hear from you again.

[@SirKarni]

@@USRealtyTraining hi, thanks for the reply, i understand it would be difficult to give a number as each case is different, so this answer along with the video definitely helps me figure out an estimate, thanks again!

[@robertjennings397]

What’s that thing on the floor near the ladder?

[@USRealtyTraining]

It's a plant! Specifically a small sansevieria, also known as a snake plant.

[@AndyDuranFitness]

Any of those fees tax destructible?

[@USRealtyTraining]

All of these business expenses are tax deductible since it's business related expenses! Thanks for watching and being a SUBSCRIBER! You rock, Andy!

[@ukuk5511]

if you live another state is it possible to get California real estate agent license

[@USRealtyTraining]

Yes! But, you will have to take your real estate state exam in person at one of the testing centers in California.

[@fineanna13]

nice video, the only complain is the constant zoom in and out made me dizzy . Also it would be nice to have those expenses written in the video as he speaks

[@USRealtyTraining]

We'll work on this, Anna! Thanks for watching!

[@getpoked2498]

Is everything needed right away?

[@USRealtyTraining]

When you sign with a brokerage, there are some upfront fees. But, this all depends on the brokerage you sign with. In regards to pre-licensing fees (real estate school, state exam fees, real estate license fee), these will need to be paid before you get them. So, you have to pay the fee for the exam and your license before you take the exam and get your license. This goes for real estate school too, but our program does offer payment plans which you can pay over a few months. Hope this helps!

[@shukrullahkohgadai7380]

Could you please help me out to get my license,I had school with KW at Berkeley

[@USRealtyTraining]

Hi, Shukrullah. Thanks for commenting on this video. We're always happy to help! To best help you out, please give our student advisors a call at: [phone]. Our school offers the required educational program (practice, principles, and one elective), but, by the sound of your comment, you have already completed that part. We also have State Exam Prep to help you pass the state exam on your first try. For more information on the unique educational programs we have, visit our website here: www.carealtytraining.com/ We hope to hear from you soon!

[@davontawilliams3958]

I’m scared I just passed my exam but I got no money join a broker 😢

[@USRealtyTraining]

Congrats on passing! It's okay to start out as a part-time real estate agent. That's how I started! You get a job that will help you afford your initial start up costs and you practice real estate after work and on the weekends. Sure, it's a lot of work. But, once you create that nest egg, you go all in on your real estate career and man does it feel good. Best of luck out there! Here's the video I made on how to become a part time real estate agent: kzbin.info/www/bejne/in-Qf5WIgcyHmNE

[@larrymcknight8867]

Don't forget fingerprint fees

[@USRealtyTraining]

Good point. I'd budget $50-60 depending on where you get your prints.

[@hopedavis805]

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[@USRealtyTraining]

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[@hopedavis805]

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[@carlosssandovallucas9326]

im at the star level how star to study asp

[@USRealtyTraining]

If you're looking for study tips, I got you covered. This video runs through some of the best study tips I have to offer my students: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJPFY2OwbNKngdk Love to hear your thoughts! The best way to support the channel is by liking the video, subscribing, and hitting the bell icon. Thanks for watching!

[@DraGnFly007]

110. 00 exam fee. Each time u take it!🙄

[@USRealtyTraining]

It pays to enter the exam prepared and ready to pass!

[@diyonneraines3152]

$300 just to take the test in San Diego. Not $60

[@USRealtyTraining]

Hey, Diyonne. This sounds like it could be the total of the Application Fee (~$60) AND the Real Estate License Fee (~$245.) Did you submit a combo form?

[@TableForOne2025]

The exam fee for Cali is $60 plus $245 license fee = $305 plus additional fees of roughly $70 for the LiveScan fee. The only place you should have taken the exam in San Diego is in Miramar which is $60….so I’m curious where you took your exam that cost $300?

[@betterthanemril988]

No it’s $60 to get the actual license after taking that $300 test so it would be $360