Whilst
business is currently booming in the real estate sector, now would be the ideal
time to learn how to get ahead of the curve when it comes to starting your own
real estate business. If you think you have what it takes to buy and sell
properties, then with a few simple steps you can soon acquire your license in
no time at all.
With hard
work and preparation you can succeed to create your own profitable business, so
knowing the initial requirements to get yourself fully licenced is where you
need to start. You will first need to find a real estate licensing course to gain
the Certificate IV in Property Services which is the qualification as
prescribed by the BLA (Business Learning Academy) a division of Consumer
Affairs in the state of Victoria and is needed as the educational qualifier to
apply for a real estate license in the state of Victoria.
In addition
to this qualification requirement, the Business Learning Academy also requires
you to provide evidence of 12 months’ experience in working with an officially
registered agents’ representative. This work experience is not only necessary
to achieve the qualification you desire, but will also help give you priceless
knowledge of the job inside and out when working as a representative.
A real estate
license course compromises of up to 24 units of learning in total and
encompasses a huge range of topics from business practises to ethics and
customer relationships. The first week will comprise of the Agents
Representative Course. This initial course will be available to complete either
prior to or even at the very beginning of the licensing course.
The majority
of licensing courses that are available offer you a chance to learn at a
comfortable pace for you, including time frames and course study dates. With
each unit scheduled to be taken place every six to eight weeks, you can in fact
choose how long you want to take the licensing course, up to a maximum of 12
months. This is of great benefit to those who are elsewhere employed.
The fees and
prices associated with taking the real estate agents licensing course may
depend on which state and which education institution you choose. Whilst prices
may vary state to state, in general the average fee is $6 - $8k. Help with fees
may be available, due to real estate being one of the sectors in which the
government is looking to invest in.
When
wondering how to start in real estate you should also consider becoming a
member of a real estate association will further help your business start-up
and may improve your prospects for growth. As client relationships and face
time with customer’s plays a huge role in your business, potential partners are
always a welcome addition.
Once you have
completed your training and have acquired the necessary licensing to start your
own real estate agency, put that effort back into the business and prepare for
the hard work to start. Many small real estate business owners see rapid growth
in this current climate of high property turnover, so
invest back into your business and you will be on your way to further success.
