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Not everyone likes the way he finds business, but no doubt he provides you with the correct wording for any situation or question you'll come across. Bob is a good dude and easy to talk with.
The is a difference between Education and Training. Education makes sure you know what you need to know to pass the exam and stay out of trouble. Training is what helps you become productive. Education as required to obtain a license doesn't include any useful training. You get that from your Broker and/or mentor, from experience and from reading books such as The Millionaire Real Estate Agent.
With regard to flipping, having a real estate license handcuffs you in many ways.
Good luck.
Steve
Thanks for your feedback.
1. Please explain why having a real estate license can handcuff me?
2. Can you recommend some more reading: Blogs, books, etc.
1. Please explain why having a real estate license can handcuff me?
2. Can you recommend some more reading: Blogs, books, etc.
Thanks,
There are certain property acquisition techniques, scripts, strategies and practices which are not illegal or problematic for a non-licensed principle buyer but which represent violations of the Texas Real Estate Commission rules and/or Realtor Code of Ethics for a licensee.
Attend your local investor club group, get to know people there, and ask questions. You will learn a lot doing that and have a better understanding of the pros and cons of flipping with/without a license.
A real estate career and flipping business are not as related as one might think. It's like saying you want to be a plumber for a couple of years then start a roofing business. Yes, both are related to houses but being good at one doesn't make you better at the other. Some of the best flippers I know would make lousy Realtors, and vice versa.
The is a difference between Education and Training. Education makes sure you know what you need to know to pass the exam and stay out of trouble.
You're taking a very narrow view of what constitutes "education". Sure, classes designed to help you pass a test aren't that compelling as an example of education...but there are many educational opportunities which can truly help real estate agents serve their clients. Regardless of what you do in life, education is not just about passing a test.
There are certain property acquisition techniques, scripts, strategies and practices which are not illegal or problematic for a non-licensed principle buyer but which represent violations of the Texas Real Estate Commission rules and/or Realtor Code of Ethics for a licensee.
Attend your local investor club group, get to know people there, and ask questions. You will learn a lot doing that and have a better understanding of the pros and cons of flipping with/without a license.
A real estate career and flipping business are not as related as one might think. It's like saying you want to be a plumber for a couple of years then start a roofing business. Yes, both are related to houses but being good at one doesn't make you better at the other. Some of the best flippers I know would make lousy Realtors, and vice versa.
Came here with the same basic question, 'does it matter what school I choose for the pre-license course?' Apparently not from what I'm reading here, however there is a huge variance in price ranging from $79 to almost $500. I'd expect the 'bargain' price offers little or no support but I can't imagine what the latter would offer
I worked in a RE office many years ago and our best salesperson 'worked' his 'farm' almost daily focusing on listings. I don't know if the RE business has changed since then, or if different markets require other approaches but even when the market bottomed out he did well. I'm unsure how one would go about doing that now but expect a broker or mentor could fill that void.
Came here with the same basic question, 'does it matter what school I choose for the pre-license course?' Apparently not from what I'm reading here, however there is a huge variance in price ranging from $79 to almost $500. I'd expect the 'bargain' price offers little or no support but I can't imagine what the latter would offer
I worked in a RE office many years ago and our best salesperson 'worked' his 'farm' almost daily focusing on listings. I don't know if the RE business has changed since then, or if different markets require other approaches but even when the market bottomed out he did well. I'm unsure how one would go about doing that now but expect a broker or mentor could fill that void.
Pre-licensure school need not be any more than enough information to pass the test. No future service, required. Point-period-done.
Farming is an excellent method of developing business. It's a bit old fashioned, but still works because real estate is still very much a people-to-people business.
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