Lou Gonzalez

Keith Smith

Vice President, Franchise Sales

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Agents

Ready for a change in your life? Start the process to become a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices agent .

If you want to become a real estate agent, you need to be ready to invest time and money into your education. You must pass state and national licensing exams and work with a broker who can help you get your first clients.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices agents, the true local-market experts, embody the company’s values of trust, integrity and respect. They stand above the rest for their skill, guidance and service. Join us!

1. Educate Yourself. Future agents must take pre-licensing courses and meet their state’s requirements. Some states may set the number of hours to complete while others look for college-level course experience. Be sure to examine your state’s requirements.
2. Choose a Brokerage. Agents must find a broker before graduating who will help them get their first clients. Many of the industry’s finest brokerages compose the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network. These brokers have a top reputation, understand the housing market and provide ongoing training to ensure their agents are the best.
3. Obtain Your License. Once graduated, you must pass state and national exams. Typically, a criminal background test is required before the state issues a license.
4. Build a Client List. Ask family and friends if they or anyone they know is planning to sell or buy in the near future. Networking is a critical part of becoming a successful agent.
5. Become a REALTOR®. If you want to use the term “REALTOR®,” you must become a member of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) by choosing an affiliated brokerage and attending a certain number of meetings designated by your local chapter.

To discuss becoming a realtor with us, contact a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices office near you.

This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for information purposes only. Currently, the following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. If you are a resident of one of these states, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with applicable pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements or an applicable exemption in your jurisdiction.