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Voluntary vs. Mandatory education

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Real Estate Agent 0488515

I recently taught a mandatory continuing education course, and quickly realized why they call it mandatory.

For the most part many attending knew if they sat there for 15 hours there would be not test and they would completed their education requirements now they pay their fees and they are good for another two years.

Many were puzzled when we talked about the Information About Brokerage Service.  Some of the commercial brokers argued that they could pay part of the commission to an unlicensed attorney.

Sometimes I think it is too easy to get and keep a license.

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South Austin Real Estate Blog
Sky Realty South Austin - Austin, TX

I couldn't agree with you more... as I read some contracts that cross my desks I have to wonder.. what were they thinking?

Sep 28, 2008 06:48 AM
Steve Shatsky
Dallas, TX

Hi Richard... Me too!  If you saw what comes in as offers on my short sale listings you would cry.  I actually speak to some agents who have no idea what an contract addendum is.  Caveat emptor!

Sep 28, 2008 09:19 AM
Jane Page Thompson
Aiken Properties - Aiken, SC

Richard, I agree with you, we need to require more of our selves if the government and public are going to do the same.  I think more education should be required and that instructors who encounter students that clearly do not grasp the topics can put the student on probation on the spot and that very agent should be required to participate in the classes, not text & nap.

Sep 28, 2008 12:53 PM
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Gail, Steve, Jane,

Thanks for your comments.

I have allways found it strange that the students get to evaluate me?

Sep 28, 2008 09:20 PM
Wallace S. Gibson, CPM
Gibson Management Group, Ltd. - Charlottesville, VA
LandlordWhisperer

As a RE agent for over 40 years, I am glad I learned early that there is CE for license renewal AND continuing education for my specialty of property management.  Fortunately, I can get my "manditory" license CE online and then take fun, interesting CE courses - I usually drive to Richmond - 1 hour way to a professional RE school after reviewing their courses online.  Being with agents in a different market helps and I always learn something I can use in my market. 

Sep 29, 2008 09:40 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Richard...I agree completely.  It is way to easy to become an agent.  AND IT SHOWS!!!

Sep 29, 2008 09:47 AM
Ed Newman
Alamo Infrared, LLC - Midvale, UT

Thanks for this great information, I will be sure to pass it on 

Sep 30, 2010 02:03 AM
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Ed,

Thank you for thanking me, and yes please do pass this on.  Are you required to take continuing education?

Sep 30, 2010 02:21 AM
Dave Sullivan
Real Estate One - Birmingham, MI
Michigan Realtor with an investor viewpoint

Very entertaining post I will share this info with friends thank you 

Dec 16, 2012 09:04 PM
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