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[–] [email protected] 26 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] BonesOfTheMoon 14 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It's so good. I suppose in the US anyone can become a realtor, but you require a license here and a modicum of sanity.

[–] Vorticity 18 points 2 months ago

In the US the laws vary by state. In Kansas you must:

  • be 18 years or older
  • be a US citizen or legal alien (minor problem here)
  • have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • take a 60 hour class
  • pass the Kansas licensing exam
  • pass a background check

Kansas also has one of the easiest exams in the US. Other states are more strict and have more difficult tests. CA's test has a pass rate of around 50%. Even the most strict only requires 135 hours of training, though.

[–] FlyingSquid 16 points 2 months ago (4 children)

I know you can get a degree in real estate, but anyone can be a realtor, right? Like they don't force you to have the degree, do they?

[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 months ago

Depends on the state, in some places you need to pass an exam. Degrees are not a requirement though.

[–] FlexibleToast 12 points 2 months ago

To be a realtor, you have to be certified by the National Realtor Association. Anyone can be a real estate agent.

[–] BonesOfTheMoon 8 points 2 months ago

Here you have to have a license and pass an exam at least.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago

A real estate agent is anyone who is licensed to help people buy or sell residential or commercial property. A Realtor is a trademarked term that refers to a real estate agent who is an active member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the largest trade association in the US.

Soft registration required link: https://www.inman.com/2022/10/11/the-difference-between-an-agent-and-a-realtor-explained/#:~:text=A%20real%20estate%20agent%20is,trade%20association%20in%20the%20U.S.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 months ago

This well-meaning accounting department rep is in for a ride. Whatever joyful sparkle of youth left in their eyes has begun to slowly extinguish.