small brokers: What do you think about our industry training. I'm embarrassed
- 07/25/08 11:45 AM
First of all, let's talk licencing training. In most states, it is just adequate at best. Much too easy to become an agent when you consider the risk that we take on for our clients. Also, that there is not some added criteria if you want to sell commercial, land or some other more exotic part of the business. And, if it is anything like California, what you learn isn't that revelant to what we do on a daily basis. Don't remember the last time I had a client ask me about avulsion. If you forgot, look it up: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avulsion Then … (6 comments)
Guy Berry is a frequent expert witness in real estate litigation and an accomplished trainer in real estate law and contracts. In addition he has been licensed for 30 years as an agent and managed large offices, including Coldwell Banker and Century 21.
First of all, let's talk licencing training. In most states, it is just adequate at best. Much too easy to become an agent when you consider the risk that we take on for our clients. Also, that there is not some added criteria if you want to sell commercial, land or some other more exotic part of the business. And, if it is anything like California, what you learn isn't that revelant to what we do on a daily basis. Don't remember the last time I had a client ask me about avulsion. If you forgot, look it up: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avulsion
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