In a recent ProSchools webinar “Selecting a Broker” we discussed things someone new getting their real estate license should ask and consider when interviewing managing brokers. Over 30 of ProSchools’ real estate students attended this well-received topic.  Our guest speaker, John Spitzer, Principal Broker with John L Scott in Portland, OR answered these questions for our blog. What [...]Tags: ProSchools webinar, real estate broker, real estate license, real estate school

One of the first steps you need to take after passing your real estate exam and getting licensed is to join the National Association of Realtors. You may not use the Realtor® trademark or call yourself a Realtor® unless you are a member of the NAR. The NAR has registered this title and only allows [...]Tags: NAR, NAR member, National Association of Realtors, real estate broker, real estate license, Realtor

As you work on your studies to get your real estate license, you should be thinking ahead about the steps you will need to take to start your business once licensed. As a newly licensed real estate agent, you will need to work under the supervision of a managing broker for a period of time [...]Tags: real estate agent, real estate broker, Real Estate Business, Real Estate Education, real estate interview, real estate license

At ProSchools our real estate courses are ARELLO approved.  What’s this mean?  It’s good to know!  Let’s break down what ARELLO is and the benefits to you. So, what is ARELLO? The Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO-IDECC) is an organization comprised of real estate regulatory officials from all across the North America, Africa and [...]Tags: ARELLO, CDEI, Real estate, real estate license

If you are in the process of getting your real estate license, you’ve probably discovered that there’s a vast amount of information Realtors® need to know, especially to best serve your clients. Insect and fungi damage might not be on the real estate license exam, but it is a topic you should be knowledgeable about early [...]Tags: dry rot, fungi inspection, home inspection, pest control, Real estate, real estate exam, real estate license, Realtor, wood destroying insects