Careers

Now is the time to join the award winning team at Coldwell Banker Ackley Realty. In CBAR we are committed to build a team comprised of only the best-trained and best-equipped real estate professionals in the industry. As a result, the organization invests a significant amount of resources recruiting and training talent nationwide, providing ongoing education and offering the highest quality products and services as well as marketing support. We give our Sales Associates the tools to succeed by offering business-building resources like coldwellbanker.com and CBNet, an online source for exclusive programs and systems. Ackley team members know how to overcome the many challenges associated with real estate transactions and how to effectively meet clients’ needs. And with a worldwide network, your buyer referrals have never been so easy.

Call our Director of Career Development today to arrange a discreet, no-obligation meeting which could change your life!

Call Peter Macera at 407.970.2104

How do I get a real estate license?
To get a real estate license you must meet certain criteria, including:

18 years of age or older
High school graduate or equivalency degree
Complete a 75 hour pre-licensing course, including a final exam for the course
Pass a state licensing examination

How do I take the pre-license course?
You can take the pre-license course at an approved school in a classroom setting. When you successfully complete the course, you will be required to take a state exam. If you pass the state exam, you will be issued a salespersons license. You must be affiliated with a broker who will actually hold your license.

IFREC Real Estate Schools is entering it’s 25th year as Florida’s recognized leader in real estate education. www.IFREC.com

How long is the course?
In a classroom setting it can be approximately one to six weeks depending on whether you take day or evening/weekend classes.

How do I choose a company?
It is important for you to choose a company that meets your expectations in terms of training, technology, office support, and reputation in the marketplace.

How soon can I expect to generate income?
The exciting thing about a career in real estate is that you are limited only by your imagination. Some new agents are selling homes within the first thirty days. It all depends on your preparedness, commitment and initiative.

Once you have selected the right real estate organization for you, there are several steps you need to complete before you can begin your new role in real estate:

Complete the State Approved Principles and Practices of Real Estate Course. This course provides a solid foundation of real estate law and theory and is required for hiring.
Schedule to take the real estate exam with the appropriate testing firm in the state.
Take the exam given by the Florida Department of Professional Regulation. (The pre-license requirements will vary in cost depending on which school you choose to attend. You can assume that your initial investment to become licensed will be roughly $299 -$399.)

Once you’ve passed the exam:

Activate your license. At this point you should list, sell, and lease properties while working under the auspices of a brokerage firm.
Activate your license with a referral company. This license is considered active because you can receive compensation for referrals from another agent, but you do not perform the fiduciary duties of a licensed agent, nor are you responsible for most dues and fees.Coldwell Banker Ackley Realty requires that you join a local board of real estate, the Florida Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. The fees to join these trade associations are approximately $462 annually and $352 for the MLS.There will also be some costs associated with getting your business started. This cost varies depending on your personal campaign.

A career in real estate can be very rewarding when working at the right organization. For this reason, deciding which real estate company to join is the most important decision you’ll have to make before getting started. When selecting a real estate company, several characteristics should be considered, including reputation, training programs, corporate support, services, benefits and marketing tools, among others.

Below is a detailed list of the offerings candidates should look for in a real estate organization during their selection process: