To become a licensed real estate agent in Arizona, you will need to complete two real estate courses. The 90-hour first course covers basic real estate law, general practices, and Arizona-specific laws. Additionally, you will need a six-hour class on contract writing principles. Although you will be required to take both courses, passing the first one is not enough to pass the real estate exam. Students often struggle to understand the math principles within the 90-hour course. You should spend enough time studying the material to feel confident that you will pass the exam.
Pre-licensing education
The 90-hour pre-licensing training required to obtain your Arizona realty license is necessary. This course includes lessons in real estate law as well as ethics. It is divided into 45 2-hour sessions and requires a proctored exam. The exam must be passed by a score not less than seventy-five percentage. You will need to arrange travel for the test, which is usually held at a real-estate school or testing center. You will receive a certificate after you have completed the course.
There are many online classes to choose from. PrepAgent is a popular option for Arizona pre-licensing. It contains e-books, audio lessons, practice tests, and videos. PrepAgent gives Fit Small Business readers a 20% discount. You can either find a course at an accredited school or enroll online.
Exam
The state real-estate license exam is required to become licensed in Arizona. The exam consists of 150 multiple choice questions. The examination takes no less than three hours. You will then need to apply and provide the required documentation to the ADRE for your license. After passing the exam, the state requires you to obtain a fingerprint clearance card at the Arizona Department of Public Safety within one year.
There are many options for preparing for the Arizona real property license exam. Pearson VUE serves as the official administrator. To find out which areas of the exam you need to concentrate on, practice tests can be helpful. To get comfortable with the questions and practice taking a test, you can also use a practice test. There are many online video training courses that can help prepare. This is the best way to study for the exam. Choose a test prep program that teaches the material that you will be tested.
Fees
The Arizona Real Estate Commission requires that you have 24 hours of renewal credits. These must include 18 credit hours in six classes. The Arizona Real Estate Commission can approve the remaining 24 hours. You cannot duplicate the course number and type. Renewals are allowed up to 90 days before expiration. Renewing a license costs $50. All requirements must be met.
You must also pay the licensing fee and membership fees to the state or local real estate boards. Membership in these associations will likely qualify as a tax break, but can be a significant expense for many Realtors. It also depends on how numerous associations you belong. The cost can be high if you are part of multiple. Arizona permits you to join several associations.
Proof of residence
To be eligible to apply for an Arizona license as a real estate agent, an applicant must show proof that they are a resident of Arizona. This can be either immigration paperwork, a photo of a Social Security card or proof that you are a resident of Arizona. This step can be skipped by applicants from out of state, but they still must provide proof to support their claim and a fingerprint card. Fingerprint clearance cards can take eight to 10 weeks to receive, so applicants should allow ample time to complete this step.
To get an Arizona real estate license, you must take a 96-hour course that covers the state's real estate laws, policies, and procedures. You can take this course online or in a classroom. It can take anywhere from one to three weeks. You must complete the course within one year to be eligible to apply for real estate sales. To apply, applicants must be at least 18 Arizona may not allow minors to obtain licenses.
FAQ
How many times may I refinance my home mortgage?
This depends on whether you are refinancing with another lender or using a mortgage broker. You can typically refinance once every five year in either case.
Can I get another mortgage?
Yes. But it's wise to talk to a professional before making a decision about whether or not you want one. A second mortgage is often used to consolidate existing loans or to finance home improvement projects.
Can I buy a house without having a down payment?
Yes! There are many programs that can help people who don’t have a lot of money to purchase a property. These programs include government-backed loans (FHA), VA loans, USDA loans, and conventional mortgages. Visit our website for more information.
How do I calculate my interest rates?
Market conditions impact the rates of interest. The average interest rate over the past week was 4.39%. Add the number of years that you plan to finance to get your interest rates. If you finance $200,000 for 20 years at 5% annually, your interest rate would be 0.05 x 20 1.1%. This equals ten basis point.
What are the benefits of a fixed-rate mortgage?
A fixed-rate mortgage locks in your interest rate for the term of the loan. This ensures that you don't have to worry if interest rates rise. Fixed-rate loans also come with lower payments because they're locked in for a set term.
What amount of money can I get for my house?
It depends on many factors such as the condition of the home and how long it has been on the marketplace. Zillow.com says that the average selling cost for a US house is $203,000 This
Statistics
- The FHA sets its desirable debt-to-income ratio at 43%. (fortunebuilders.com)
- 10 years ago, homeownership was nearly 70%. (fortunebuilders.com)
- This means that all of your housing-related expenses each month do not exceed 43% of your monthly income. (fortunebuilders.com)
- Some experts hypothesize that rates will hit five percent by the second half of 2018, but there has been no official confirmation one way or the other. (fortunebuilders.com)
- It's possible to get approved for an FHA loan with a credit score as low as 580 and a down payment of 3.5% or a credit score as low as 500 and a 10% down payment.5 Specialty mortgage loans are loans that don't fit into the conventional or FHA loan categories. (investopedia.com)
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How To
How to be a real-estate broker
Attending an introductory course is the first step to becoming a real-estate agent.
Next you must pass a qualifying exam to test your knowledge. This involves studying for at least 2 hours per day over a period of 3 months.
After passing the exam, you can take the final one. In order to become a real estate agent, your score must be at least 80%.
All these exams must be passed before you can become a licensed real estate agent.