Your License
Train Agents, Inc. is a web based training institute for the real estate profession. Our goals are to provide affordable, quality training, course counseling, and to adhere to the guidelines and requirements of ARELLO and the licensing departments in each state we operate in, to deliver professional real estate training material.
Salesperson State Exam
Train Agents, Inc., provides the State mandatory training requirements you need in order to sit for the real estate examination. Whether your state requires monitored time or allows at-home training, Train Agents, Inc., provides the necessary requirements of your State. Most importantly, we provide you with the necessary tools to prepare for the State exam, which includes over 1,000 practice questions. Our students pass state licensing exams the first time!
Brokers State Exam
Train Agents, Inc., provides the State mandatory training requirement you need in order to sit for the brokers real estate examination. Each state has its own career experience and educational requirements. Whatever the requirements are for your State, Train Agents, Inc., will provide the necessary training material. Most importantly, we provide the necessary tools to prepare you for the State Exam that includes over 1,000 practice questions and the broker's closing statement.
Continuing Education
Train Agents, Inc., provides many continuing education courses that can be utilized for your State's continuing education requirement. These courses are often utilized by licensees for practical knowledge in pursuit of a real estate career. Train Agents, Inc. can provide you with the technical knowledge you need to be successful in the real estate industry.
Office Staff Training
Train Agents, Inc. provides several courses that your support staff can utilize in developing their skills in the real estate industry such as your state's laws and regulations regarding licensing, record keeping, handling of trust funds, working with existing and new clients, and other areas of support. The skills and abilities of your support staff are extremely important in a successful brokerage office.
Oregon Licensing Information: School Number 1734.
OREGON REAL ESTATE LICENSE AND EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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BACKGROUND CHECK
Oregon law requires every unlicensed applicant to submit fingerprints and criminal offender information.
BACKGROUND CHECK APPLICATION. The first step in the licensing process is submission of the Background Check form, one completed fingerprint cards, and the $40 processing fee to the Agency. The form is located in Appendix 1 of the Agency's "Licensing and Examination Information" booklet, which can be obtained by calling (503)378-4170, select 2 from menu. The background check is required for any person who applies for an Oregon license for the first time or who must requalify for a license because of an Oregon license that has been expired for more than one year. Photocopies or fingerprints submitted to another agency or state for licensing do not meet the Agency requirement.
The Background Check form provides the Agency with the necessary information to begin the background check. It is important that each question is read carefully before answering, and all required documentation is provided with the application. The Agency will contact an applicant if more information is necessary. A confirmation letter will be sent when the Background Check form is received. The letter will include a permanent personal identification number which should be used in all correspondence with the Agency.
The background check takes an average of two to three months. Applicants are urged to submit their background checks at their earliest opportunity; e.g., upon enrolling in real estate courses. Keep in mind, however, that once a background check clearance is issued by the Real Estate Agency, it is valid for only one year. If an applicant does not apply for a license within that time, they need to complete the background check again.
FINGERPRINT CARDS. All fingerprint cards are processed through the Oregon State Police (OSP) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Fingerprints must be submitted on form FD-258; cards can be obtained from the Agency or local law enforcement offices. Do not send cards directly to the FBI or OSP.
Fingerprint cards must be completed properly, with all of the identification information filled out. The card must be signed by both the applicant and the person who takes the prints. The prints themselves must be of a quality meeting FBI standards. Detailed instructions are provided in Appendix 2 of the Agency's "Licensing and Examination Information" booklet, which can be obtained by calling (503)378-4170, select 2 from menu. If the instructions are not followed, the cards may be rejected by the Agency, OSP, or FBI. Rejected cards are sent back to the applicant with new cards which must be resubmitted. This will delay the application process.
DISCLOSURE. The law does not list specific offenses which would prevent a person from receiving a license. A criminal history is not always grounds for denial of a license; however, failure to disclose criminal, civil and administrative proceedings is grounds for denial. Therefore, a complete history of convictions, as well as any open or pending investigations or court proceedings, must be provided on the Background Check Application form. Along with other felonies and misdemeanors, major traffic violations such as DUI, reckless driving, fleeing from or attempting to elude a police officer, and driving while suspended must be disclosed.
Applicants must also disclose investigations, sanctions, hearings or other disciplinary actions by other agencies. The Agency accesses a nationwide data bank containing license disciplinary actions from other states, and applicant names are processed by the Agency through this system.
Information about criminal and disciplinary actions will appear on the reports received from other agencies. If an applicant does not fully disclose information or provide the required documentation, a license may be denied.
If you have specific questions about how your criminal history may affect your licensing, call the Regulation Division at (503) 378-4170, selection 4 from the menu.
WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE LICENSE AND EXAMINATION INFORMATION
RCW 18.85.095
DOL - Department of Licensing / WA
For an individual ruling on your eligibility please contact Washington D.O.L. at (360) 664-6505.
Salespersons -- Requirements -- Renewal -- Exception.
(1) The minimum requirements for an individual to receive a salesperson's license are that the individual:
(a) Is eighteen years of age or older;
(b) Except as provided in RCW 18.85.097, has furnished proof, as the director may require, that the applicant has successfully completed a sixty clock-hour course, approved by the director, in real estate fundamentals. The applicant must pass a course examination approved by the director. This course must be completed within five years prior to applying for the salesperson's license examination; and
(c) Has passed a salesperson's license examination.
(2) The minimum requirements for a salesperson to be issued the first renewal of a license are that the salesperson:
(a) Has furnished proof, as the director may require, that the salesperson has successfully completed a thirty clock-hour course, from a prescribed curriculum approved by the director, in real estate practices. The salesperson must pass a course examination approved by the director. This course shall be commenced after issuance of a first license; and
(b) Has furnished proof, as the director may require, that the salesperson has completed an additional thirty clock hours of continuing education in compliance with RCW 18.85.165. Courses for continuing education clock-hour credit shall be commenced after issuance of a first license.
(3) Nothing in this section applies to persons who are licensed as salespersons under any real estate law in Washington which exists prior to this law's enactment, but only if their license has not been subsequently canceled or revoked.
NOTES:
Effective date -- 1994 c 291: See note following RCW 18.85.090.
WASHINGTON BROKER LICENSE AND EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Requirements of Licensure:
18 years of age or older.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of two years of full-time experience as a salesperson in Washington or in another jurisdiction having comparable requirements.
120 clock hours (Required hours increased to 120 effective July 1, 1995) of
instruction in real estate including:
--30 clock hours real estate law,
--30 clock hours brokerage management,
--30 clock hours business management, and a
--30 clock hour approved elective course.
Successful passage of examination.
Application for license.
Please note: The experience and clock hours must be completed within five years prior to application for examination.
Fees:
Examination Fee ------ $138.25
Original License Fee - $210.00
Renewal Fee (2 yr.) ----$210.00
Continuing Education Requirement: 30 clock hours for renewal every two years including the core curriculum. A list of approved real estate courses are available in the real estate course catalogue.
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Education & Examination Information
Click Here to visit the TREC Home PageThe Education section approves and regulates continuing education providers and accredited schools offering real estate courses (core and real estate related) and
inspector
courses. To the extent permitted by current law, Education approves
course content and determines the competency of
instructors. Through
PSI,
TREC's private sector examination vendor, this section administers
examinations statewide. Additionally, the Education section
evaluates
transcripts submitted by individuals applying for a real estate
broker
license or
salesperson
license. New Salesperson
Application Requirements
To file a salesperson application on or after January
1, 2006, applicants must have completed 150
classroom hours of core real estate courses and 60
related (or core hours) for a total of 210 classroom
hours. This is an increase of 30 core hours compared to
the education requirement prior to January 1, 2006.
New SAE
Requirements
A salesperson who files an application on or after
January 1, 2006 will be required to have a total of
*270 classroom hours by the end of their first year of
licensure. Once 270 hours are completed they will have
satisfied
SAE requirements and will fall under
Mandatory Continuing Education (MCE) requirements.
*The 270 classroom hours are composed of the following: 210 hours for pre-licensure requirements (includes 60 hours in Principles of Real Estate; 30 hours in Law of Agency; 30 hours in Law of Contracts; 30 additional core hours; and 60 related or core hours). By the end of the 1st year a salesperson must complete an additional 60 hours in core real estate courses for sales annual education.
