From: callmekilo@earthlink.net (David Kilo)
Newsgroups: misc.invest.real-estate
Subject: Re: How quick can I get and use a RE license?
Date: 23 Nov 2004 18:46:21 -0800

What is the difference between an agent wth a license and a broker?
How do I become a broker?

Ellie  wrote in message news:...
> You can take the class in one week including the weekend  (60 hours
> plus 3 hour end of course exam)
> 
> You need to immediately apply to take the test before you even sign up
> for the class since it takes about 6 to 8 weeks to get an appointment
> to take the test.
> 
> You can take the class online at your own pace. Goldcoast schools are
> pretty good in S. Florida or you can take the Cooke school class
> online or on tv at a local real estate office (they are everywhere).
> 
> You don't need  a sponsor but you will need a broker. Find one that
> does not take a piece of your sale but uses a flat fee. Then, after
> you sold your family's property, you can find a traditional broker and
> learn the business.
> 
> 
> On 23 Nov 2004 02:09:15 -0800, callmekilo@earthlink.net (David Kilo)
> wrote:
> 
> >I have six friends and family members who want to sell thier homes in
> >my area and buy new ones in the next 12 months. Just calcuating three
> >percent on these easy deals makes me drool. Can I just get a license
> >and do the work ... ?Someone told me I have to work for someone else
> >for a year. Sounds like a union card system to me. What's the story?
> >I'm in South Florida, where the market is en fuego.