How to Become a CT Realtor
Real estate sales can be a lucrative career for the entrepreneurial-minded person. Although your license is held by a licensed broker, you, for most intents and purposes, own your own business. Within the rule of law, and any rules the broker may have, you are free to run your business however you see fit. This can be exhilarating to those who have dreamed of building a business from the ground-up and enjoy tasks such as determining marketing strategies and negotiation. Obtaining your Connecticut real estate license is the most difficult step on the path to becoming a Realtor in Connecticut.
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Enroll in a state of Connecticut-approved real estate school. You are required to engage in 60 classroom hours of Real Estate Principles and Practices. You can find a list of approved schools on the State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection website.
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Apply for the Connecticut real estate salesperson licensing examination. The state of Connecticut has contracted with a company called PSI to administer their licensing examinations. You can apply to take the examination at PSI's website: candidate.psiexams.com.
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Locate a broker with whom you will want to work. A new licensee should look for a broker that offers a training program for new agents. Some new agents also seek smaller, boutique-style office where there are fewer agents and, thus, the broker has more time to work with new agents on an individual basis. Most importantly, you must hang your license with a broker who is a member of the National Association of Realtors, if you are to become a Realtor in Connecticut.
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Join the local Association of Realtors. Your broker will have all the proper forms and information that you will need to become a member. Because the term "Realtor," is proprietary to the National Association of Realtors, it is only after you are a member of the Association that you can consider yourself a Realtor in Connecticut.
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