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How to Get Your Real Estate License in Alabama



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You must complete a 60-hour pre-licensing program before you can take the Alabama Real Estate Exam. To receive a license, you must pass a proctored final examination after you have completed your course. A background check will be required and fingerprints must also be submitted. Depending on the number of applications being processed, it can take anywhere from one to three weeks.

Once you have passed the exam and received your license in the mail, you will need wait. It takes about a month for the license to be issued, though you can apply for a temporary license. However, a temporary license is only valid for six months. After six months, you will need a temporary license again.

Additional requirements are required for you to be able to get an Alabama real property license. You must be at the least 19 years of age, possess a valid high-school diploma or GED and be a resident in Alabama. Additionally, you must not have had your license revoked or denied within the last two years. A conviction for a felony could mean that you are not eligible to apply for a license. You might be eligible for a hearing to determine if you are licensed, depending on your particular situation.


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Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC), evaluates your character, ethics, and character. They want to see that you are not involved in criminal activity or offensive activities. AREC will run background checks to check for criminal records. These records can have an impact on your chances of passing this exam. You might need to fill out a special form for background checks depending on your criminal record.


Another requirement is to have a current license in another jurisdiction. A license from another state does not mean that you need to pass the Alabama Real Estate Exam's national portion. Alabama brokers will need to be affiliated with applicants. Once you are affiliated, the broker will sponsor your license.

Passing the Alabama and national sections of the exam is required to obtain your Alabama real estate license. There will be 140 questions that you have to answer during the examination. During the course of the exam, you'll be given 210 minutes. You'll be given your score and a diagnosis report once you are done. This report will help to improve your weaknesses.

A background check will be conducted on anyone convicted of felony, moral turpitude or other offenses. Also, you will need a photo ID. Your signature and name must be on your photo ID.


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Before you can pass the real estate exam you will need to complete a background investigation. For review by the Alabama Real Estate Commission, your fingerprints will be sent. While you wait for results from the background check you can start studying for exam. Many online courses will prepare you for the real estate exams.




FAQ

Is it possible for a house to be sold quickly?

It might be possible to sell your house quickly, if your goal is to move out within the next few month. However, there are some things you need to keep in mind before doing so. First, find a buyer for your house and then negotiate a contract. The second step is to prepare your house for selling. Third, it is important to market your property. Finally, you need to accept offers made to you.


How much will it cost to replace windows

Windows replacement can be as expensive as $1,500-$3,000 each. The exact size, style, brand, and cost of all windows replacement will vary depending on what you choose.


How can I get rid of termites & other pests?

Termites and many other pests can cause serious damage to your home. They can cause serious destruction to wooden structures like decks and furniture. To prevent this from happening, make sure to hire a professional pest control company to inspect your home regularly.


What are the top three factors in buying a home?

Location, price and size are the three most important aspects to consider when purchasing any type of home. It refers specifically to where you wish to live. Price refers to what you're willing to pay for the property. Size refers the area you need.



Statistics

  • Based on your credit scores and other financial details, your lender offers you a 3.5% interest rate on loan. (investopedia.com)
  • This means that all of your housing-related expenses each month do not exceed 43% of your monthly income. (fortunebuilders.com)
  • 10 years ago, homeownership was nearly 70%. (fortunebuilders.com)
  • Some experts hypothesize that rates will hit five percent by the second half of 2018, but there has been no official confirmation one way or the other. (fortunebuilders.com)
  • When it came to buying a home in 2015, experts predicted that mortgage rates would surpass five percent, yet interest rates remained below four percent. (fortunebuilders.com)



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How To

How to become a real estate broker

You must first take an introductory course to become a licensed real estate agent.

The next step is to pass a qualifying examination that tests your knowledge. This requires studying for at minimum 2 hours per night over a 3 month period.

This is the last step before you can take your final exam. To be a licensed real estate agent, you must achieve a minimum score of 80%.

If you pass all these exams, then you are now qualified to start working as a real estate agent!




 



How to Get Your Real Estate License in Alabama