Introduction
Real estate is a tough business. There are so many things that can go wrong, and you have to be ready for anything. So when your real estate license expires, it’s not uncommon to find yourself questioning whether or not it’s worth renewing. As an agent who has successfully renewed his own state’s license multiple times (and even taken the test again!), I’ve learned how to do this without stress or hassle–and now I’m here to share my secrets with you!
Your State’s Requirements
Before you can renew your real estate license in every state, it’s important that you check with the real estate board in your state. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is a great place to start for this information.
There are many different ways that a person can find out what their state requires when renewing their license:
- Check with the real estate board of each state where they currently reside. For example, if you live in Texas but work exclusively in California, then Texas may not require any additional education or experience when renewing your license there.* Check with their respective department of finance or revenue as well as any other relevant departments within these two entities (for example: housing finance). If there are no specific requirements set forth by either entity then there shouldn’t be any reason why someone would need extra training before applying again.* Find out whether this type of training is required at all – sometimes only certain types will apply depending upon what kind of work being done so make sure that whatever type applies applies first before proceeding further down this list!
How to Apply
- Apply online. To apply for a new license, you will need to visit the state’s website and fill out an application form. Some states also have specific requirements for your name, address and contact information.
- Pay the fee. After filling out the application, it’s time to pay your taxes! The amount varies from state to state but usually ranges from $50-$100 per year depending on where you live (more expensive areas may require higher fees). If needed, call or email them with questions regarding payment plans available in your area; most will accept payment via credit card over the phone or internet banking services like PayPal so long as there are no problems with completing transactions through these channels instead of cashier’s checks or personal checks directly handed over by someone at home when they receive mail addressed specifically just as “Payments From Us.”
What Happens Next?
You will be notified by the state that your license has been renewed. Your new expiration date will be posted on the department website, so you can keep track of it. This is also a good time to check for any other changes in your name or address—if there are any, these might need to be updated as well.
If you don’t have any issues with your renewal, then congratulations! You’re ready to renew again if necessary (which we’ll get into later). If anything goes wrong during this process and you have questions about how it works or what should happen next, we recommend contacting [insert agency name here].
You can easily renew your real estate license in every state by following these 4 steps.
- Step 1: Find out what you need to do
- Step 2: Apply for the renewal
- Step 3: Pay the renewal fee
- Step 4: Get your license renewed
Conclusion
If you’re ready to get started on your renewal, we recommend starting with these 4 steps. You can use them to renew in every state. And once your license is up-to-date and valid, it will be easy for you and others to continue working as a real estate agent!