Can You Be Your Own Agent When You Buy Out Of State?

[Sabrina Seeto]

If you have a California Real Estate License, can you be your own buyer's agent if you buy property out of state?

[Bob Okenwa]

@Sabrina Seeto

You can buy and sell homes as an individual in any state. You cannot present yourself as a real estate agent except in states where you have a license. 

[John Thedford]

You CAN ask for a referral fee and refer yourself! LEGAL (at least in FL).

[Sabrina Seeto]

If I have a California real estate license, can I act as my own buyer's agent if I buy property outside of California (and avoid paying a commission)?

[Mindy Jensen]

@Sabrina Seeto , if you have a California license, you are only licensed in California. You cannot act as an agent in any state you are not licensed in.

[Andrew Corbett]

This is a slightly different question, but is it prudent to get your license in the state where you're making your investment to avoid any transaction/service fees from what would otherwise be the buyer's agent?