How to Become A Real Estate Agent
So you want to be a real estate agent? Here’s whatcha need to know for the real estate licensing process.
The steps vary from state to state, but usually involve minimum age and education/experience requirements, as well as application and other state-specific fees/details.
Most states and provinces require an agent to have already received their real estate license before joining a brokerage. Licensing requirements involve extensive coursework and passing a state exam.
Keller Williams agents are required to be members of their brokerage’s local real estate board, and complete certification training, contract-completion training, and perhaps additional real estate training through that board.
Your first step is locating the license requirements of your state and enrolling in an approved real estate licensing program. Below are quick links to state-specific pages that will link you to the appropriate state site with licensing info as well as recommend online real estate schools.
