How do I become a real estate broker in multiple states?

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Hey Everyone,

I am currently a licensed real estate agent in Lousiana. When I am able to get my brokers license in Louisiana I will. In the future it looks like I could possibly be moving to Texas.

Let's say in 4 years I have my brokers license in Louisiana and then move to Texas. Can I automatically apply as a broker in Texas or would I have to be a salesperson for a normal time period (such as 2-3 years) before I can apply for my brokers license?

Thanks!

Christopher Keivit · Answer

Daniel - I am licensed in IL and have found that for Indiana, they require that you take an exam for the reciprocity.  Check with the Louisiana real estate licensing division.

Account Closed · Answer

Although I live in Virginia I would appreciate guidance on the best route to becoming a broker in South Carolina and in Georgia. What are the recommended online schools?

Account Closed · Answer

Here are the requirements to get your broker license in Texas-

http://www.trec.texas.gov/licenses/brokerapp.asp

Alana Crawford · Answer

Hi Daniel,

I am currently attending school in Texas to get my real estate license Texas does not have any

reciprocity agreements with any state. You can also visit the state real estate commission site

Thanks,

Alana

Rodney Henson · Answer

All good advice. It will depend on the state you want to get the brokers license in. Texas has a four year minimum experience requirement but there are ways to actually own a brokerage in Texas without having to be a broker.

You can be a sales agent in Texas and own your own brokerage company. Also, agents and brokers from other States can have a brokerage in Texas without having a license in Texas but you would have to recruit at least one agent licensed in Texas to work for your company.

Check out my website in my signature for more information.

Account Closed · Answer

If you want to get a Florida license, here is the instructions in a video   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHHAn4DRDiY

Paige Abu-Nawwas · Answer

I was first licensed in Oregon and then after 4 years of experience in that State and moving just over the bridge into Washington State I only had to take the State exam.

Renae Bliss · Answer

Unfortunately, there are certain states that have more of a "selection" as to the states you can work with... Wisconsin (I believe) is only IL/MN....  I would love to get licensed in other states
& be able to do deals there...

Bill Wallace · Answer

Actually, I wouldn't check with Louisiana.  You should check with Texas.  I have my Minnesota salesperson license and just last week finished my Wisconsin salesperson license.  All the information I needed was at the Wisconsin site - http://www.wra.org/Education/Careers/Reciprocity/Out-of-State_Licensee_Information/

James Park · Answer

Hi Daniel, 
I have a California Broker license and I had no problems recipricating my broker license to the state of Georgia which is now my new residence.

California will not recipricate licenses from any other state, but i have seen most states recipricate licenses from other states. Georgia is one of them. I plan to keep my California broker license just in case I may invest or move there in the future.

How do I become a real estate broker in multiple states?

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