I lived in Missouri and I'm wondering if I have to work for a broker once I get my RE license?  I want to get my license for investment purposes (I know I don't need one, but I want one for access to more information), but I don't want to have to work for a broker.

@William Clark you have to work under a broker or be a broker yourself. or you can make your license inactive, but that won't help you much. my advice, interview brokers and let them know what your plan is, find one that will work with you.

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Thanks Jennifer, I appreciate it.

You don't have to "work for a broker" but you do need a broker to hang your license with, train you (taking and passing the test does little to train you in the actual application of being a successful agent), and provide errors and omissions insurance.

You can also look to the new e-broker type businesses. Whether this is a wise step to take if you want to be an agent, I have no clue, but it seems like a cheap way to hang your license and get access to the mls.

Good question! In my current role at my 9-5 job, I can't hold an active license but this will be good info for me to keep in the back of my mind for down the road. I definitely will be following this thread.