I want to become a Transaction Coordinator in California

[Sarah Shada]

Hey BP,

I am currently waiting to schedule my license exam and plan to start part-time as a transaction coordinator while maintaining my full-time job, for now.

I have looked into the Transaction Coordinator Certification programs through the CAR, but I have some questions.

Does a TC need to be sponsored by a broker?

Is the certification worth the time and money?

Is freelance a feasible way of starting out as a TC?

Thanks for any and all advice!