Getting your fingerprints done is one of the requirements for having a real estate license and they are required by each state although instructions vary from state to state. After completing a course and passing the exams at an accredited real estate school like Agent Real Estate Schools, you will be required to get your fingerprints done and a background check completed before you can qualify for a real estate license. 

Fingerprint requirements and instructions will vary by state. We recommend that you refer to your course documents, which will contain specific information, requirements, and instructions for your state. 

If you have completed your course work and are waiting to take your state exam, we offer a preparation course called Prep Practice. Prep Practice is designed as a drop-in web class for existing students that need a little extra preparation powering through the 1100+ Practice Questions & Key Word Term Practice Questions already included in their enrollment packages. The instructor leads this web class by discussing the rationale behind each multiple-choice question and Key Word Term to boost knowledge confidence in preparation of the state exam. 

If you’re interested in getting enrolled, or would like to attend our, free Career Day event, contact us at (858) 329 - 0999 or [email protected] to begin your journey with us today.  

Who is a sponsoring broker? A sponsoring broker is an agent with their employing broker’s license. They are responsible for guiding you through your first years as an agent as well as providing other business, marketing, and brand benefits. 

To kick start your real estate career you’ll need a sponsoring broker so your state can approve your license application. Some states might even require that you be sponsored by a broker when you take your real estate exam. 

A sponsoring broker will have had years of experience and would have gained additional knowledge of real estate laws and practices. They help mentor and guide real estate agents and in return they receive a considerable amount of commission as a new agent with so many uncertainties surrounding your new field, it is important you have a sponsoring broker you can questions. You may also need a sponsoring broker if you opt to submit a Combined Salesperson Exam/License Application​. 

If you’re interested in getting enrolled, or would like to attend our, free Career Day event, contact us at (858) 329 - 0999 or [email protected] to begin your journey with us today.  

For someone who has a conviction or criminal record, getting a real estate license might be challenging however, it is quite possible depending on various factors. Each state has its own rules and policies, but if you meet some basic requirements, you can get a real estate license. Some states are more lenient when dealing with convicted felons while others are not. Some states might consider your application two to five years after you’ve completed the sentence. If the felony is more serious, you might have to wait for ten years or more. On the other hand, some states are uncompromising, so they make it difficult for anyone with a felony conviction to obtain a real estate license.

These states include: 

• Georgia 
• Arizona 
• Michigan 
• California 

However, no states automatically disqualify people with past felonies or misdemeanors from earning a real estate license, but you must apply for a waiver or approval from the state's real estate commission. It is always best to come clean about past criminal record(s) as most states require background check or criminal history report as part of your application. If you decide to lie or refuse to admit to being a past felon, you can be rejected or have your real estate license revoked later. Transparency and honesty show your state's commission that you can be trusted, and this can go a long way to demonstrate that you truly deserve a chance in the real estate industry.  

If you’re interested in getting enrolled, or would like to attend our, free Career Day event, contact us at (858) 329 - 0999 or [email protected] to begin your journey with us today.