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Real Estate Broker Licensing Class

Steps to get your Real Estate Brokers license!

1.  Complete 40 hours of approved classes.

2.  Verify 3 years of working as a salesperson

3.  Get a $5,000 bond
 
4.  Take the state exam.

5.  You are licensed on the spot after passing the exam.


Requirements:

The Broker License identifies you as a real estate agent with at least one year of experience and allows you to open up your own office and work for yourself. 40 Hours of pre-license training is required to sit for the exam. Effective June 1, 2011, 3 years of experience working for a Broker is  required.

The course is a comprised of 10 modules and is presented in a lecture format with practice questions for each subject.

The course is designed to assist students in understanding the material so they will be better prepared to understand the complexities of real estate brokerage.This course is also designed to assist students in passing the state exam. Some students have reported that the Broker exam can be difficult so it will probably be necessary to do additional study on your own. You should bring a highlighter and notebook and be prepared to take notes during the lectures.  The Course Manual and all handouts are included in the tuition. Once you pass the broker exam you may continue to work for another licensed real estate broker or work on your own and supervise other real estate agents.


The State Exam
After completing the pre-license course, we will provide you with the certificate necessary for the State exam and the contact information for the testing service. The student decides when and where to take the exam. The exam fee is $101.00 and is given in Boston, Woburn, North Dartmouth, Worcester and W. Springfield. Exam results and licenses are issued on the exam day!

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