5 Free Courses for Realtors

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Did you know that there are free courses for real estate agents? After all, to become a real estate agent, you must follow the rules of Federal Law No. 6,530/78. 

This law says that you need to take a Real Estate Transactions Technician course, which lasts six months, or a higher education course in Real Estate Sciences/Real Estate Business Management, which lasts two years. 

It is also important to register with the Regional Council of Real Estate Brokers (CRECI) to be able to work in the area. So, here is a list of free courses for anyone who wants to be a real estate agent.

What does it take to work as a real estate agent?

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To work as a real estate agent, it is generally necessary to follow certain steps and meet certain legal and educational requirements, which may vary by country or region. 

Here are the common requirements and steps:

1. Education and Training: Most countries require some type of specific training in real estate brokerage, which may include technical or higher education courses in areas related to business, real estate law or property management.

2. Certification or License: In many places, it is mandatory to obtain a license or certification to practice as a real estate agent, which usually involves passing a specific exam that assesses knowledge of the real estate market, property laws and professional ethics.

3. Registration with a Professional Council or Association: Em alguns países, como o Brasil, é necessário estar registrado em um conselho regional de corretores de imóveis (por exemplo, o CRECI no Brasil) para poder atuar legalmente na profissão.

4. Practical Experience: While not always required, having hands-on experience in the real estate field can be very beneficial. This may include working as an assistant for a licensed broker or participating in internships.

5. Personal and Professional Skills: Successful real estate agents generally have good communication skills, negotiation, and a good ability to understand clients' needs and wants. 

6. Continuing Education: Staying up to date with laws, regulations, and market trends is essential, so many brokers participate in continuing education courses.

These are the general steps, but it is important to check the specific requirements in the region where you intend to operate, as laws and requirements can vary significantly.

5 free courses for real estate agents

1. Abeline Courses

Abeline, an internet education association, has a free course for anyone who wants to become a broker. There are 80 hours of classes, divided into ten parts. 

Additionally, they offer other useful courses such as Personal Marketing (80 hours) and Professional Etiquette (20 hours).

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2. Unova

The free course to become a real estate agent at Unova lasts 40 hours, with nine classes. 

In addition, they also have extra courses, such as Customer Loyalty (30 hours), Time Management (40 hours) – which is good for brokers who have busy schedules with property visits – and Conflict Management (30 hours), which improves skills needed in the profession.

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3. Edune

On this platform, there is a basic broker course that lasts 40 hours and is free. For those who want to stand out online, there are Design for Social Media (20 hours) and Digital Marketing (80 hours) courses. 

Other interesting options are Neurolinguistic Programming (50 hours) and Customer Service (40 hours).

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4. Sebrae

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Sebrae is a great online resource for small business owners in Brazil. There, you can find a variety of free digital courses and books. 

Explore the options that are available and choose the ones that best suit your needs and career. 

These courses are generally short, lasting around three hours, and cover practical topics, such as negotiation and strategies for increasing sales.

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5. Prime Courses

Prime Cursos offers a basic course for brokers, lasting 40 hours, in addition to other courses that aim to improve professional skills, such as sales techniques (40 hours) and public speaking and presentation (35 hours). 

These courses help brokers improve their communication to provide good customer service.

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Bruna Cezario
Bruna Cezario
Digital content writer since 2019, currently living in France, I have a degree in Business Administration from the University of São Paulo, passionate about travel, digital marketing and news. It's a real pleasure to help you understand more about these subjects!

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