How would I go about studying for and taking the test to become a real estate dealer/salesperson? Where can I obtain the necessary books? How long does it take etc.?
Which state? Criteria differs from state to state
best source for this information, is ask a local real estate sales office
Some of the other answers are well done. Call the local board of REALTORS and they should be able to tell you who is offering the basic real estate course and that will get you started. Additionally some brokers will take time to sit down with you and answer questions and explain details to you. You need to have money set aside before getting into the business because you will pour money into this before you ever collect a commission. Let an active real estate agent or broker explain all of this to you. Take him or her to breakfast and discuss it over a good meal.
Every applicant for a resident license as a real estate salesperson shall be age eighteen (18) years or over, shall be a bona fide resident of the State of Mississippi prior to filing his application, and shall have successfully completed a minimum (60) hours in state approved courses in real estate; and shall have successfully completed the real estate salesperson's examination administered by the Mississippi Real Estate Commission.
