Should I get my real estate license while I'm still in college?

Should I get my real estate license while I'm still in college?

Member since 2021 · 13 posts · 5 votes

Does it make sense to get my license now? I most likely wont be practicing until I graduate in two years, but right now since it's the summer I have a load of free time to take the course and study for the exam.

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  • Real Estate Agent · Tampa, FL · Member since 2020 · 411 posts · 373 votes
    5y

    An RE agent practice is a business so you have to ask yourself first and foremost what amount of $$$ and time you are able to invest in actively practicing it. It seems you're covered on time so then it's a matter of ability to pay up front costs like MLS membership, NAR membership, some marketing costs, and miscellaneous office costs. It's because of the cost investments of running a business like this that a lot of people start out their agent careers part-time, so that a W-2 job can help cover those costs.

  • Rental Property Investor · Columbus, OH · Member since 2017 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    5y
    Originally posted by @Piper Pepperidge:

    Does it make sense to get my license now? I most likely wont be practicing until I graduate in two years, but right now since it's the summer I have a load of free time to take the course and study for the exam.

     I got my license during my senior year at school. I was able to do agent things on Mon/Wed/Fri and school on Tu/Thur. It was a ton of work, but worth it, If you are driven, you can do it!

  • Member since 2021 · 13 posts · 5 votes
    5y

    Thanks guys!

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