Getting my real estate license, but I’m in the Air Force
New to Real Estate · San Angelo, TX · Member since 2023 · 2 posts · 0 votes
Getting my real estate license, but I’m in the Air Force
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Hamp Lee IIIPro Member
Real Estate Agent · San Antonio, TX · Member since 2019 · 1k+ posts · 832 votesWelcome to BiggerPockets!
I’m active duty Air Force with my Texas real estate license. Since only you’re in Texas for another 8 months (I love Goodfellow btw 😉), I recommend waiting until you’re in Nevada. The number of hours to complete a license in Texas is 180 and 120 in Nevada. Plus, it doesn’t look like your license is completely transferable, but check the link below to verify.
To get my license, I completed it in six weeks. I took leave every Thursday and Friday. I found a school that allowed me to download their material and I listened to it in my car. That was the difference for me.
I hope this helps.
I wish you all the best.
Nevada: https://red.nv.gov/Content/Real_Estate/Salesperson/Initial_L...
My Texas RE school: https://www.buildmyrebusiness.com/
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- 2yBruce WoodruffPro MemberContractor/Investor/Consultant · San Diego / Phoenix · Member since 2021 · 12k+ posts · 15k+ votes
My Dad was Air Force WWII...Welcome to the Forum!
So why do you want to get your RE license? To buy your own investment properties? It's not necessary for that use. Are you planning on being an agent and helping other people buy/sell houses?
- Real Estate Agent · TX · Member since 2022 · 129 posts · 73 votes2y
Hey Tyler!
I am Active Duty (AMMO) just north of you, stationed at Dyess! If you have orders to Nellis, I would not get your license in Texas unless you plan on moving back to Texas shortly after your assignment to Vegas. If you were to have your license in both states, you can help your troops and fellow clients in San Angelo. Another option as well is tapping into your referral network. With agents that are in the military referral network, I would claim it's almost more efficient (time wise) to do that rather than holding a license in both states, especially with how far Texas is from Nevada. That's just my opinion. I have a close friend of mine who is a Tech. He was at Dover, then got orders to Whiteman. He was an agent in Delaware and was the one that helped me decide the same predicament you are in, licensing in this or that state that is. He told me about how it was a pain having to do it twice. With that being said, if you decide not to be licensed in Texas and need someone to help you out in San Angelo, especially VA buyers/sellers, I am always willing to help out other fellow veterans in this area! I am always looking to expand my network as well, so if I have referrals out in the Vegas area, I can send them your way as well!
I would like to bounce off of what Bruce said. I am not dissing his comment, but would like to add that if you want to become an agent, do it because you want to! This year, and last, is a wild time to become a new agent, but there are a lot of benefits that come with it, even if you are not making millions in sales each year. Some of those being sales tactics, MLS access, network for investing, market data, insider industry partner networking, obviously extra income to supplement your USAF income, helping fellow vets/servicemembers and any buyers/sellers at that, and not having to pay an agent when you are accumulating properties as well.
Hopefully this helps! Feel free to reach out if you want to talk more!
Kaitlyn Beard, REALTOR
- 2yHamp Lee IIIPro MemberReal Estate Agent · San Antonio, TX · Member since 2019 · 1k+ posts · 832 votes
Welcome to BiggerPockets!
I’m active duty Air Force with my Texas real estate license. Since only you’re in Texas for another 8 months (I love Goodfellow btw 😉), I recommend waiting until you’re in Nevada. The number of hours to complete a license in Texas is 180 and 120 in Nevada. Plus, it doesn’t look like your license is completely transferable, but check the link below to verify.
To get my license, I completed it in six weeks. I took leave every Thursday and Friday. I found a school that allowed me to download their material and I listened to it in my car. That was the difference for me.
I hope this helps.
I wish you all the best.
Nevada: https://red.nv.gov/Content/Real_Estate/Salesperson/Initial_L...
My Texas RE school: https://www.buildmyrebusiness.com/
- 2yPreston DeanBusiness MemberRealtor · Fort Worth, TX · Member since 2021 · 779 posts · 368 votes
Quote from @Tyler Casados:
Hello and thanks for looking at my post. I currently need advice on what to do while pursuing my real estate license. I am stationed in Texas, but will be moving to Nevada in about 8 months. I wanted to get my real estate license but I do not know if it’s worth it to get my license in Texas before I move to Nevada. It is to my understanding that Nevada offers reciprocity on a Texas real estate license. Is this true? Also, is there a fee, if so, how much, and is it possible to start my quest for a Nevada real estate license while living in the state of Texas…. Or should I get my Texas license and get my Nevada license?
I apologize for all the questions, but I do need the advice. Anything will help. Thanks a lot.
Very Respectfully,
Tyler Casados
If you are about to move out of Texas then no, do not get your TX real estate license. Being a real estate agent is about building your brand and reputation. If you up and move after 8 months then you're going to have to start over in a new state.
I would just focus on the Nevada exam and getting your license there
United Real Estate DFW Properties 565 Reviews - New to Real Estate · San Angelo, TX · Member since 2023 · 2 posts · 0 votes2y
Quote from @Bruce Woodruff:
My Dad was Air Force WWII...Welcome to the Forum!
So why do you want to get your RE license? To buy your own investment properties? It's not necessary for that use. Are you planning on being an agent and helping other people buy/sell houses?
Hey Bruce, thanks!
For now, I want to use a RE license to help buy my own investment properties through the MLS and deter fees for buying. While doing this, I'd like to think this would help stack some experience when I am out of the Air Force and want to become a full time agent. I figured getting my RE license now can only help the process. Let me know what you think Bruce.
Very Respectfully,
Tyler Casados
- 2yBruce WoodruffPro MemberContractor/Investor/Consultant · San Diego / Phoenix · Member since 2021 · 12k+ posts · 15k+ votesTyler - In my opinion, and experience, having a RE license will do you absolutely no good when buying your own properties. I had a license for a while in California when I was flipping, I thought it would help me as well. It did not. I can do exactly the same thing without a license.
Quote from @Tyler Casados:
For now, I want to use a RE license to help buy my own investment properties through the MLS and deter fees for buying. While doing this, I'd like to think this would help stack some experience when I am out of the Air Force and want to become a full time agent. I figured getting my RE license now can only help the process. Let me know what you think Bruce.
Very Respectfully,
Tyler Casados
I'm not sure what fees you might avoid? If you mean the 3% buyers agent fee, then that's not a thing. You can just approach the seller (or their agent) as a private party and make an offer, either 3% lower or whatever you think will make the deal work for both parties.....
Now if you want to acquire some RE knowledge, I suppose it couldn't hurt to have a license....and it will give you a small amount of credibility (not much, it is not hard to get a license)
I think you can gain the knowledge just as easily by just starting to buy and sell properties......
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