Real Estate

here is the link it says that apartment cost is 1,100
i was searching in the net a someone told me you have to pay maintance fee and goverment taxes
after you buy and apartment… do you think that will be cheaper than paying rent? thanks!
http://www.century21.com/realestatelistings/Jamaica-NY-11434-17210LindenBlvd-35846106

I would have to believe that is a rental, not an actual purchase, and the amount given is for monthly rent. You should contact the listing agent to verify.

So, I’ve pretty much been in school for the past four years. I’ve got an associates in early childhood education, I’ve got a certificate in phlebotomy, and I’ve started taking classes in medical office management.

Well, call me confused but I’ve decided [yet again] that none of these things are what I want to do. Ever since I was little I’ve been fascinated with real estate. I still am. I would love to start a career in real estate. I hope to someday open my own business and flip a few houses. But I’m taking baby steps first.

So, what do I need to start out in Real Estate? [Whether working corporately for Century21 or a private business.]

What does it take to be in Real Estate?

Do I just need the license or are there also degrees? Which would you suggest?

What kind of money do you typically make? Is it commission?

Any other information I should know?

Thanks!!
It was very hard for me to find a website.

When I typed in "Real Estate" of course it brought me to places where I could buy.

When I typed in "Real Estate Degree" it brought up online colleges.

When I typed in "Real Estate License" it brought up laws for the license.

When I typed in "Real Estate Career" it brought up all kinds of job listings.

I’m sure there are plenty of websites on the topic but it’s extremely hard to find them. I would much rather know everything that I’ll have to do before jumping into something.

Thanks!

Firstly, it varies by state, but here in NC, you have to take a Broker Pre-Licensing Course and pass it…then you take the State Exam (on the same material) and once you pass that you are licensed to practice real estate as a provisional broker and can work at any brokerage under a broker-in-charge (they are like an office manager and a team motivator).

You have continued ed…8 hours a year every year as longer as your license is active.

You also have three 30 hour courses (you have to take at least one a year for the first three years)…after you complete those you are not "provisional" any more. I can’t remember if you are able to automatically start your own firm after that, or if you still have to be in the business for 3 years.

Another thing to know is that it takes a lot of money initially to get your mls access(multiple listing service where all the homes listed by Realtors are able to be searched through and viewed), become a member of the Realtor Assoc (typically that’s mandatory)…if I remember right it cost me about 800-1000 dollars my first month. Remember you also have to buy name riders for home signs, directional signs, advertising, business cards, get a professional photo, etc…and typically you have office fees (which may include desk fees, printing allowance fees, errors and omissions insurance, etc)…these vary by office.

You don’t need any additional education, and it’s fairly easy to get a job…typically companies "hire" most people (though you’re really an independent contractor and self-employed)…and time/dedication weeds out who will be around after a year or so goes by.

Money/Income varies… it depends on the average home price in your area, and the amount of discount (or super low commission charging) brokers in your area that you have to compete with. It is 100% commission usually, and the company gets a portion of that commission.

I got a Marketing degree at a good 4 year university, got licensed in real estate in March, joined Coldwell Banker in April…they have good training by the way. I will regretfully say that I recently quit… not to say you shouldn’t choose real estate as a career… but understand that you must be very accessible and willing to be "on call" for the first year to three years…and they will be tight money-wise… after that you will hopefully have put out a good name for yourself and your clients will happily help grow your business by referring their friends and family. I personally just couldn’t separate myself from the work and it burned me out. In order to make it through the first "rough" years you have to be willing to work weekends, holidays, and whenever someone calls. I decided I’d rather work a set 40-50 hour work week…but if this is something you have the time and money to go for it will be very rewarding once you’ve established a good client-base.

I hope this can be of some help to you…let me know if you have any other questions and good luck if you choose to go for it!

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here is the link it says that this apartment cost is 1,100
i was searching in the net a someone told me you have to pay maintance fee and goverment taxes
after you buy and apartment… do you think that will be cheaper than paying rent? thanks!
http://www.century21.com/realestatelistings/Jamaica-NY-11434-17210LindenBlvd-35846106

You can’t buy an apartment for only $1,100. That is the monthly rental amount, meaning you will pay $1,100 a month to rent that apartment. Taxes and any fees are usually rolled into the rental amount, but most utilities are not. You will also need to pay for electric, gas, and possibly water.

There are many landlords that use real estate agencies to find renters as the realtors will help screen applicants for them so they don’t get problem tenants. If you look at the other similar listings that are on the page, you will see that they state its a rental.

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http://www.century21.com/buy/property_detail.aspx?teasers=property-detail-pic+Property+Detail+with+Pictures&tr_key=33865701&bSite=N&Zip=11435

I don’t know why my house is not selling. Could you please look at my pictures and tell me what is wrong. I am so frustrated and stuck, I have put so much work into this and I have to sell by October. I am sorry, but I don’t know what to do. I want to move to Alabama and relax, but I feel like I will be stuck in New York (Queens) forever. I have already purchased my house down south and need to leave soon or everything, all my financial plans will be messed up. Help. PLEASE!

http://www.century21.com/buy/property_detail.aspx?teasers=property-detail-pic+Property+Detail+with+Pictures&tr_key=33865701&bSite=N&Zip=11435

How long has it been listed? The house looks cute. I don’t know much about Jamaica, NY but the real estate market has slowed down. Also, the summertime is a harder sell. Maybe the list price is too high for the area.

In terms of the house itself, I do see places that look cluttered. For example, the bathroom – there is something over the toilet that is holding a bunch of knick-knacks – you need to get rid of that. Get rid of any lacy-frilly curtains and things. Also, in the kitchen I see a blue cupboard and canisters in a shelf under the microwave that just look cluttered – remove it all! In your bedroom, the bed overpowers the room and is MUCH too big for the room. The chest of drawers can probably go also. People want to have big rooms – they aren’t necessarily going to notice that a closet/drawer is missing but can "imagine" one going in there. Keep only one patio set on your deck – take the cheaper plastic things away. Maybe put some plants out there. In the living room, remove the random black/blue chair and set up the sofa/loveseat so they are facing each other. The point is to declutter and make things look really simple and clean.

Good luck!

So, I’ve pretty much been in school for the past four years. I’ve got an associates in early childhood education, I’ve got a certificate in phlebotomy, and I’ve started taking classes in medical office management.

Well, call me confused but I’ve decided [yet again] that none of these things are what I want to do. Ever since I was little I’ve been fascinated with real estate. I still am. I would love to start a career in real estate. I hope to someday open my own business and flip a few houses. But I’m taking baby steps first.

So, what do I need to start out in Real Estate? [Whether working corporately for Century21 or a private business.]

What does it take to be in Real Estate?

Do I just need the license or are there also degrees? Which would you suggest?

What kind of money do you typically make? Is it commission?

Any other information I should know?

Thanks!!

If you like working with all different kind of people, are patient, be willing to work long hours, on weekends and "after office" hours and if you are willing to concentrate on your Real Estate Carreer you might like this job. Yes, most of us are paid on commission only. That means how much money you make is more or less up to you. Some companies will support you with training, client leads and advertising, some others don’t support at all but are paying a higher commission split.

Yes you have to go to school and in most States you have to take a State Exam to obtain your Real Estate License, you also have to keep your license up to date with mandatory additonal education.

Before you will be able to open up your own Real Estate business in most States you have to be a Sales Person and work under a Broker for 2 years, then you can go back to school and take a State Exam for your Brokers License.

To see if you like Real Estate you might want to go to a local Real Estate Company, talk to the office manager or Broker, talk to some of their Sales Associates, they will be able to show and tell you how Real Estate is working in your Area. You could also go to your local Board of Realtors and ask them for an Event Schedule, where Public is invited to as well. There you can meet other realtors you can talk to as well.

I hope that helped you a little – good luck

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Picture of the house can be found at http://www.century21.com/buy/property_detail.aspx?teasers=Trulia-Redirect+Lead+from+Trulia&tr_key=32951842
It has bay windows and beautiful woodwork inside.

Victorian style

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