How to Get Started in a Real Estate Career

Entry into the real estate profession takes preparation. As with other professions, licensing is required. Licensing requirements vary from state-to-state, but all require applicants to pass a written exam. There are also requirements for certain types of education classes that you must take. Most states require both pre and post licensing education.

Here are the steps to get started in real estate

Contact the real estate commission in your state to determine the exact requirements for licensure.
Complete the Pre-Licensing education requirements through an approved real estate school.
Find Pre-Licensing Classes.
Take and pass the state real estate exam.
Complete the Post-Licensing education requirements through an approved real estate school.
Find Post-Licensing Classes.
Interview your local Crye-Leike broker. Find an Office Near You.
Join a Crye-Leike office and order E&O Insurance through Crye-Leike.
Apply to the state real estate commission for your license. Send in certificates, proof of E&O coverage, and any other necessary documentation .
Once you receive your real estate license, join the local board of realtors.
Get in the swing of things - attend Crye-Leike College and weekly sales meetings. Complete "The BluePrint for Success" step-by-step plan we have for new associates.

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Dear Realty Title, I just wanted to let you know what exceptional service received each and every time I have closed with Cheri Bayer at Realty Title. I just recently had a very difficult contract to close and Cheri helped me through it every step of the way. I will even go as far to say that it may not have closed without all her hard work. She got my clients to the table and made it as pleasant as possible. I will continue to use Realty Title because of Cheri. She is just wonderful!

Julie Crye-Leike Agent - Mt. Juliet Office

Thank you for the painless signing/closing yesterday! I am so glad I did not cry! I paid both loan accounts so they are up to date! I appreciate all you have done for me and especially your kindess and compassion in dealing with me. It has been an emotional and difficult process for me but you have made it much easier!

Homebuyer Mt. Juliet Realty Title

Cheri, I just wanted to say thank you for another closing. You were awesome! I especially liked how you reminded the seller of all their discounts. You did it with ease and professionalism. Hope you have a wonderful day. You deserve it!"

Julie Butler Crye-Leike Agent- Mt. Juliet Office

We want to take a moment and thank you for your courtesy and professional approach that you showed Jackie and I today. We have been to several closings as sellers and buyers and I must say that you were flawless in your actions. You were clear and concise in guiding us through this sale. It was the best and most impressive closing we have ever been involved in.

Wayne Wilson Client - Brentwood Office

Cheri, I want to take this time to thank you for the professional way you handled my most recent closing. The client was well along in years, but you took the time to thoroughly explain each document, so she understood what she was signing. At the end, she was receiving funds and was concerned, but you made certain the correct routing of those funds was in place so she would not fret. Great job and thanks again.

Bill Lawrence C-L Mt. Juliet -

Hello Cheri, Gail and Jason,Thank you for all your help with our closings this year. I look back on the closings you did for Bill and I. All Sellers and Buyers were very pleased with your services. Each closing you did for us was professional, friendly and made our clients feel at ease. They felt at ease because you did a professional job and the atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable in a friendly way. You all took the tension off of them and that says a lot. We are not Top Producers, but we don't do bad either. With your help, we had a great year. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE. Thank you!

Dee Lawrence C-L Mt. Juliet -

Julie Dyess was patient and thorough. She walked me through each page of the closing. I fully understood what is expected of me as a new home owner. This closing experience has been amazing! I left feeling calm and at peace about my new purchase.

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Harold Whittaker C-L Brentwood -

We started using Realty Title due to a couple of our builders having relationships with the Smyrna, TN office. I appreciate the quick responses and solid job that the Smyrna office does.

Brad Houser Bank Tennessee -

I was very pleased with the refinance of my home with Tonja Cox. She was very professional and made sure I understood everything I was signing. Tonja was also very helpful with answering any questions I may have had that I did not understand. The overall experience was a great experience and I was very pleased with my visit to the office!!!

Carla R. Roberts Homeowner/Customer -