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How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Texas: A Comprehensive Guide

Kyle Handy

Each aspiring agent must complete 180 classroom hours of pre-licensing education covering real estate finance, contract law, and real estate principles. Required Courses To become a real estate agent in Texas, you must complete 180 classroom hours of pre-licensing courses approved by TREC.

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How To Become A Realtor In California In 2023 (7 Easy Steps)

Kyle Handy

To summarize: Age : Must be 18 years old or older Residency : Legal US resident or lawfully admitted alien Background : No disqualifying criminal history Once you meet these basic requirements, complete the necessary pre-licensing courses, submit the required documentation, and pass the California real estate exam.

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How to Get Your Real Estate License in Alaska

Ryan Serhant

Let’s get started with the list of basic requirements you’ll need to meet to get your real estate salesperson license in AK. Meet the pre-qualifications. Complete your state-approved pre-license course. Complete your Alaska license application. Make sure you meet the pre-qualifications.

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How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent When Buying or Selling Your Home

Redfin

Understand the differences between real estate designations: Although there are many real estate agents active in the marketplace, not every real estate agent has earned the same certifications; designations like agent, broker, and Realtor® recognize different qualifications and different levels of specialized training.

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How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Florida in 5 Easy Steps

The Close

The state of Florida requires those seeking a Real Estate Sales Associate designation to: Be at least 18 years old Have a Social Security number Have a high school diploma. Once your application is approved by the DBPR, you’ll receive an official authorization letter from Pearson VUE with instructions to schedule your license exam.

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6 best online real estate courses in New York (NY) for 2024

Housing Wire

With so many approved, online options to choose from, we’ve pinpointed the best online real estate courses in New York using criteria that matter most to you: flexibility to fit your schedule, a price that fits your budget, and a course that’ll prepare you to ace the exam and start your new career with confidence and industry savvy.

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These Rent-to-Own Homes Programs to Help You Get Into That House

HomeLight

Through the Home Partners program, prospective rent-to-own homebuyers start by filling out a pre-qualification application. If approved, they move to submit a full application. Buyers will need to meet Home Partners’ minimum FICO requirement, which varies by market, and a maximum debt-to-income ratio (DTI) of 45% to be approved.