thinking to get a realtor license

[Land Baron]

The issue that I've noticed with a broker having a whole bunch of part-time agents is that the quality of the pool seems to be a little lacking.  I would rather there just be a few agents employed who do indeed know their business in and out and can utilize that knowledge to help out their clients.

[big_sb]

I just received my dues for the coming year...here's a breakdown of my yearly costs for being a realtor.

MLS access $504
National Association of Realtors $344
Desk fee/parking space for license $588
LockBox Key $99

Total of $1535. Not bad even if you only buy one property.
This was my first year...I did no marketing whatsoever only helped friends with their primary residence and investments; sold $2.5m. Look forward to writing up my own deal in 2007.

Definately go for it. Good luck.