Very good points.  I have been with the same mortgage banking firm since 1980 and hundreds of people have come and gone in the mortgage business in my area during that time.  It always looks easy if you know what you are doing.  Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

I often get questions from agents about when they should get their own broker's license.  My answer is always the same, "When you no longer have to go to a broker for answers."

Since they have usually just asked a question of me, they have a pause.

I've done hundreds and supervised thousands of transactions and I still learn something on each one.  I also always learn something at every single class I attend.  Even when I teach one I learn something.

Hello Margaret, It only looks easy because we are experts at what we do. Years or training and hard work is the only way to make it "look easy". If they only knew how many times we have failed to get where we are today they wouldn't be so fast to jump into the mix.

Speaking of Oprah, she said her success started when she stated what she learned today, every day.  Thanks to AR, I seem to have learning overload.  Good point though.  I have a 7 year old customer who is ready to get into real estate after working with his parents.  Now that is just cute!

Taking the class and passing the licensing exam... ahhh...  If only it were that easy!  I've been doing this over 35 years and some days I still don't get the listing or sale.  It's a constant learning experience, and the hours most of us work outside of client-time would not be believed, if we told them.  I, too, have had lots of clients get a license, but never had one last a year - even retired military brass, who are sure they're capable of anything.

You are soooooooooooo right. what they do not know and it is not taught in the class to pass the state exam. It is just that. How to pass the state exam not how to sell real estate.

Philip, Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate your comments.

Bryant, As an expert, you always make it look easy!

Anona, I like Opray's guide to success......stating what you have learned each day.

Margaret, You are so right! It is a constant learning experience.

Lynn, Yes we still learn on each and every transaction even when we are the teachers and/or speakers. Thank goodness there is always new ideas to share with others.

Susan, Well put! The class teaches how to pass the RE exam NOT how to sell Real Estate.

Margaret,

Well, they say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!  But as for that staying quality...I think you summed it up well with, "Many people can take the classes, pass the exam, and do all the things an agent "should" do. But no matter what new gee-whiz technology or sure-fire system you want to try, there is still nothing like good old, roll up your sleeves experience."

Thanks for sharing and also taking the time to check out my blog and comment.

All the best,

Audrey