Becoming a real estate agent in Oklahoma?

Question

How do you become an agent? What is the beginning pay like in a city of roughly 10,000? How do you become involved with an agency and are you an actual employee of the agency?

I'm really thinking about looking into getting my license, but I'd like to know a little more info! 10 points = best answer!!!

Answer 1

BOOOMER SOONER baby!

there is a test you need to take to get a license.  After you have teh license you can apply to different agency's or start your own.

Where are you in OK...shoot me a message or email.

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Answer 2

Here is something that will save you thousands:

Don't do it right now.

Experienced agents are even bailing out of the business, and in a town your side--sales are going to be few and far between and you'll be competing with agents that have been doing this for 30 years or more.

Wait until the market turns around.

Getting a license is NOT cheap...sure, the classes are only a couple hundred dollars, but to activate your Realtor designation and join the MLS about another $1,500 plus other fees.

Answer 3

isn't oklahomo where they invented the toothbrush cause anywhere else it would be the teethbrush..?

Answer 4

Find a place to take the course, some community colleges offer the course, some brokerages will offer it, probably internet based.  Take the test and pass it successfully.  Sign up with a brokerage, you will basically have your choice of brokerages because you are only paid if you produce.  

Because this is a 100% commission based business, you are going to be paid by how hard you work.  You are an independent contractor for the company, not an employee.  Typically, there are no benefits.

Find a brokerage that has a great mentorship/training program, because some brokerages will give you some keys, a desk, a phone and expect you to figure it out.  

Answer 5

Pay $350 and attend a licensing school.  Then take the state test.  Then join a company.  You have 2 choices.  In most companies, you have no expenses.  Everything but gas is paid for.  When you get paid, they get half.

Or you can pay $1,000 a month but when you get paid, you keep the entire check.  THis is called a 100% company.

It's the best job in the world.  I made $1,900 my first year.  I took 3 days off all year.  Of the 100 people in my realty school, i am the only one left.  With 60,000 agents in our town, there are too many agents./