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.
First, real estate companies don't hire real estate agents. You become licensed in your state as a real estate agent. Then you affiliate with a broker. You're an independent contractor. Yes, the broker does have to say yes, but you do, too. A real estate agent is not an employee. As for college courses, maybe a few business ones. Still, I've seen successful agents with all sorts of educational backgrounds--from accounting to law to business to liberal arts. I've seen lots of teachers, ex-military, and others do fine, too. Further, returning to the question of making yourself desirable to a broker, I really don't think that your educational background is an issue. Here's what I'd suggest: Call up a few of the larger real estate firms in your area. Make an appointment to speak to the managing broker. (The boss.) Go in and talk with him or her. Ask your questions. You'll get a much clearer picture and understanding that way. Hope that helps.
