How to become a real estate agent?

Being a real estate agent has many benefits, such as flexible hours and great demand. Read the text and find out how to become a real estate agent.

What is a real estate agent?

THE real estate agent is the specialist responsible for monitoring a real estate negotiation, whether it be a sale or a lease.

He can act in different areas of these real estate transactions, from visiting a property to even receiving rent.

There are many functions that this professional can perform, including acting as just a real estate analyst.

Because it is a booming market, with flexible hours, good financial returns and no age limit, many people plan to enter this career, but don't know how.

In the following topics you will find information about the essential steps to becoming a real estate agent. Keep reading!

How much does a real estate agent earn?

This professional's salary can vary, as there is no fixed amount, they generally earn commission.

There are situations in which he is hired under the CLT regime by a real estate agency, in which case he can earn a fixed salary + commissions.

This means that to have good profits it is necessary to close the ideal number of rental or sale contracts during the month.

In fact, these are the two main activities carried out by these professionals that guarantee a better financial return: renting and selling properties.

To provide a fair and safer financial return for the real estate agent, there is a reference fee table, the professional cannot receive a percentage lower than that defined in this table.

However, this commission can be negotiated if the professional wishes. For example, the percentage on the sale of a residential or commercial urban property is 5% in the state of Bahia.

Therefore, if you manage to close a sales contract worth R$100,000.00, you will receive R$5,000.00 in commission.

The table is statewide and the percentage may vary depending on each region, however, the general average for the services mentioned above is 6%.

In addition to being paid for the rental, the broker also earns a monthly percentage for the management. This percentage varies between 5% and 10% of the property's rental value.

Property management includes activities such as sending invoices and resolving conflicts.

It is very important that the broker who works independently uses some practices to always prove his sales, this is the only way to avoid scams and guarantee his exact remuneration.

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Do I need to have a college degree?

You don't need to have higher education to work as a real estate agent, however, it is necessary to have at least the Real Estate Transactions Technician course recognized by the MEC or CRECI.

Without the certificate for this course, you will not be able to register with CRECI (Regional Council of Real Estate Agents), and as a result, you will not be able to legally work in the profession.

In addition to the technical course, you can opt for the Sequential and Technological higher education course in Real Estate Sciences/Real Estate Management and Business.

Sequential higher education courses are recognized by the MEC, but do not have an undergraduate character.

Where to study?

The course Real Estate Transactions Technician is available in the course grid of SENAC. In fact, registration for this course will remain open until April 18th.

It lasts only 10 months and can be completed remotely. To enroll, you must be over 18 years old, have completed high school or be in your final year.

The total investment for the course is R$1,553.00. The amount can be paid in installments via bank slip or credit card, as follows:

Bank slip: registration (entry) of R$99.00 + 22 installments of R$157.00

In the case of a credit card, the amount can be paid in up to 18 installments, depending on the credit card and issuing bank.

Salespeople receive discounts of 20%, those who pay for the course in full receive a discount of 5%, in addition, monthly fees paid on time also receive a discount of 3%.

To find out all the details of the course and register, click here.

How do I get a CRECI card?

The CRECI card is essential to validate your professional registration as a real estate agent.

This registration is essential for you to work in this career, as it is indispensable for any documentation or negotiation in your role.

THE CRECI It's like the OAB or CRM registration for their respective professionals, how would you feel about being treated by a doctor without a CRM or a lawyer without OAB registration?

Therefore, it is important that you complete a technical or higher education course, get your diploma and enroll in Regional Council of Real Estate Brokers of your state.

If you don't know where the service center is in your state, you can access the website and register online.

For example, if you live in the state of Bahia, search for: creciba.gov.br , that is, creci + acronym of your state + .gov.br, another example, “crecisp.gov.br”.

Then click on “Services > Broker Registration” and proceed with the registration. You must pay the registration fee plus the annual fee.

Prices vary depending on the state. You can check updated prices on the website where you register.

Additionally, you can ask any questions you may have about the subject on this same channel.

Where to find vacancies to work as a real estate agent?

Diploma in hand, CRECI registration approved, now it's time to find opportunities, but where to look for vacancies real estate agents?

During the course, it is mandatory to complete a few months of internship, so at this point you will be familiar with the market and perhaps you will be able to join the team of employees of the company where you did your internship.

Ruling out this possibility, you can look for opportunities on job sites, for example, Indeed, Catho, LinkedIn or InfoJobs.

Other than that, you can still contact companies in the sector through their Instagram profile, email or websites.

MRV, a leader in the real estate sector, always has vacancies available on its website for independent real estate agents or sales consultant.

Finally, be sure to promote your services on social media, create relevant channels and content to attract customers to you.

Conclusion

The real estate market is one of the hottest in Brazil, so deciding to pursue a career in this sector can be a great idea.

Surely, in our text you found the answers you needed to know how to become a real estate agent.

So don't wait any longer and good luck!

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Nara Sampaio

SEO writer, digital content creator, and virtual assistant. An introvert who found in writing a way to express herself and share knowledge!

March 18, 2022

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