Ready to become a real estate agent? Great! Your first step is to figure out what type of real estate school will best fit your needs and personality: an online real estate school or a traditional classroom. Here are a few questions to help you decide if taking your real estate courses online is for you:
1. Do you like to move at your own speed?
» Are you a quick learner who likes to work at your own pace?
» Would you enjoy more time to comprehend difficult material?
Online real estate classes validate what you’re already familiar with, and allow you to spend more time learning what you don’t know. With online, you choose which assignments need more of your attention, and let you design your study schedule around them.
2. Do you feel comfortable asking questions?
» Do you get embarrassed asking a question in front of a lot of people?
» Do you prefer asking questions outside of class?
Rather than having to raise your hand and speak up, with online real estate classes you can ask questions electronically. Online students often get in touch with their instructors through course websites, email, phone calls, and video chat. Be sure you feel comfortable using the electronic communication tools. If you don’t, don’t be afraid to ask for help.
3. Does studying from anywhere sound appealing?
» Do you have family/life responsibilities to attend to?
» Would you like to access your coursework when you need it—anytime, anywhere?
Getting your real estate license online allows you to take as many or as few credits as you can handle. Once enrolled, you can view online courses, download course materials or take practice exams and read through the course material whenever and wherever you want. That means you can still focus on your family and current job. With online real estate licensing, you’re in control: you decide how online real estate school fits into your daily routine.
4. Can you hold yourself accountable?
» Are you self-disciplined?
» Can you remain focused while reading material online?
A traditional classroom setting offers a designated schedule that you share with many students, in the same room as you. You are told where to be and when to be there. In an online environment, you need to keep a closer eye on progress and deadlines. With online learning, you need to hold yourself accountable to succeed. But, don’t think you’re all alone. With pre-licensing courses at Real Estate Express, we’ll give you some handy tools and reminder emails to help you through your courses.
5. Are you ready to start networking?
» Are you comfortable approaching others?
» Can you carry on conversation easily?
A successful real estate career goes beyond what you learn in the classroom. Enthusiasm, keen listening skills, and being comfortable networking are important skills to have. If you choose an online real estate school, make sure you are finding time to meet others in the real estate and supporting industries. Train your social skills now, so you are ready to hit the ground running once you have your real estate license.
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