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How Do I Get My Real Estate License?
Becoming a Realtor takes a little bit of time and dedication. Through an affiliation with Kaplan Professional Schools (formerly PROSOURCE), one of the best real estate educational services companies in Minnesota, which able to offer you the course work you need to get licensed. Minnesota Licensing Requirements To become a Realtor, the state of Minnesota requires that you attend 90 hours of licensing education, pass the state-sponsored Licensing Exam and apply for a license with the Minnesota Department of Commerce through a Minnesota real estate broker. Three 30-Hour Courses The required education is comprised of Course I, Course II and Course III. Course I covers the principles of real estate and must be completed prior to taking the License Exam. You can also attend the 15-hour License Exam Preparation Course. Although not required, it nearly doubles your chances of passing the exam the first time.Once you have taken the exam, Courses II and III must be completed. These courses cover current information about Minnesota real estate practices. Course I If you’ve been away from the school for a while, you should not worry. More than 90% of new agents, who attend Course I and take the License Exam Preparation course offered through with Kaplan Professional Schools (formerly PROSOURCE), pass on their first try. Cost for Course I is only $229. License Exam Preparation Course This course should be attended as soon as possible after completing Course I. Cost is $95. The State Licensing Exam Promissor administers the MN Salesperson Combined General and State Exam (09-MN-ACombo) at six Minnesota locations plus West Fargo/Moorhead. Exams are offered Tuesday through Saturday at the test centers in Eagan, Edina, Maplewood, Hermantown (near Duluth), Rochester, Willmar and West Fargo/Moorhead. The cost to take the exam is $102. A complete list of testing dates and times is available by logging on to www.promissor.com. Courses II and III You should attend Course II and Course III as soon as possible after sitting for the exam. That way, you’ll be fully prepared to apply for your license in the shortest possible time. Course II and Course III move into the ’real world’ practices of real estate. You’ll follow a transaction from beginning to end, engage in small group case studies and generally prepare to get started in your new career. Cost for each course is $229. The License Application When you’ve finished all the other requirements, it’s time to complete your license application, have it signed by your employing broker and forward it to the Department of Commerce for processing. It will take about 10 days for your license to be issued. Register for Classes If you need help in scheduling, or if you have any questions about classes, a Kaplan Professional School / PROSOURCE representative can be reached at: (651) 523-1020. Outside the Twin Cities call toll-free 1-800-373-1295. You can also register at www.kaplanprofessionalschools.com (formerly www.prosource.com). The online process is quick and easy! For more information about becoming an agent, call 952-975-9444 or contact our office manager.
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