A lot of our students arrive in class wanting to take on real estate as a part-time job. Now it’s all about the side hustle. That certainly sounds more fun – though some would argue there’s no such thing as a less than full-time agent. But, if you’re going to try, what you need is a “full-time attitude.”

Here are a few things to consider if want to make real estate your side hustle:

• Are you ready to hustle? Are you ready to focus on building your business as if it were your full-time job? With that attitude, you won’t be surprised by the amount of time it takes.
• Is your current obligation flexible? An agent’s schedule is really the client’s schedule. Home hunting is much more than open houses on weekends. Will you be able to drop everything to show a must-see home and then put together a time-sensitive offer? Will you be available for a home inspection when the inspector has time available?  
• Do you have a job where you are...

How Do I Get A Real Estate License in Massachusetts? 

Are you interested in getting a real estate license in Massachusetts?

In our class we go over these steps in detail as we prepare you for the exam, but here is a quick overview of the steps to make that happen! 

1.  You need to take a 40-hour Real Estate Salesperson’s course from a licensed school, like ours. Our school is open to anyone!

2.  To take the MA state real estate salesperson’s exam, you need to be 18 years old, have a social security number, and the education certificate you receive after completing the 40-hour salesperson’s course. This certificate will be stamped and signed on your last day of class by the school, and you have two years from that date to take and pass the exam.

3.  When you finish the class, you submit an application to the testing company. The application includes your certificate from class, a notarized CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) form, and...