Your Path to a Rewarding Real Estate Career Starts Here
Get Licensed, Join Our Team, and Build Your Future
Becoming a real estate agent is similar to launching your own small business. In this entrepreneurial role, you take on key responsibilities essential for your success. While you will work within a brokerage, you essentially become your own boss, gaining full control over your achievements and career path.
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As a real estate professional, your income potential is limitless, but your results are directly tied to the effort you put in. Just like any small business, you'll need an initial investment to cover business expenses and personal bills during the early stages, while you work to build your client base.
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At Semonin REALTORS®, we help ease the transition by offering unlimited coaching, comprehensive training, and ongoing mentorship. We are committed to supporting you as you build your real estate business, providing the resources you need to succeed and reach your highest goals. With Semonin, you’re never alone in your journey toward becoming a top-producing agent.
Real Estate Start-Up Investment
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Pre-Licensing Course
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State Real Estate Commission
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Exam fee, initial license fee, Errors & Omissions Insurance
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Local Association of REALTORS®
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Dues, Application Fee, Supra Key​
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Brokerage Costs
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Legal Defense Fund, Start-up packages​
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INDIANA
approx. start-up $
$2,900 to $3,100
KENTUCKY
approx. start-up $
$2,400 to $2,600
Real Estate Career Road Map
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Pick a Real Estate
School
Evaluate several schools and choose the one that fits your needs.
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Get
Certified
Attend and successfully complete the required coursework, which covers real estate principles, practices, laws, and ethics. After completing the pre-licensing education, you must pass a state-administered licensing exam. This exam assesses your knowledge of real estate principles and regulations. Be prepared to pay an exam fee.
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Choose a Brokerage & Join the local MLS Board
Research and interview with local real estate brokerages to find one that aligns with your career goals and values.
Joining a local MLS board can significantly enhance your real estate career by providing you with essential tools, resources, and networking opportunities to better serve your clients and succeed in the real estate market.
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Launch Your
Real Estate Career
Once you obtain your license, you can start working as a real estate agent under your chosen brokerage. Your success will depend on your ability to build a client base, market properties, negotiate deals, and provide exceptional service.
Choosing the Right Brokerage Matters
"What it came down to is like the community that was in Semonin, I knew all the people here. I felt like I was already at home. And I know that sounds silly, but like community is everything for me. And so when I felt like I had that support system and I have people around me that want to see me succeed and are going to make sure that I don't fail, it was a no brainer."
Jannai Smith, REALTOR®