This article summarizes the process of coming into the real estate business in Ohio with Key Realty
1. Startup Costs
$1,339.00. Pre-license Classes (see Details below)
$1,333.00 Initial Costs - Board Dues Maximum - Prorated (Annual costs - $1,000.00)
$ 200.00 Errors & Omissions and Admin processing - upon licensing
$ 50.00 Business Cards
$ 200.00 Signs
$3,122.00. Total (Approximate)
2. Enroll for pre-license classes at Hondros College
How to Access: 4 Easy Steps!
a. Visit the portal here: https://keyrealtyohio.fastclass.com/
b. Go to Course Offerings and select Real Estate Online Pre-licensing
c. Select Ohio
d. Add your courses to your cart and checkout! 😀
NOTE: The Key Scholarship Program can save you up to $614 and includes all textbooks and:
Pre-license Courses
Ohio Real Estate Principles & Practices
Ohio Real Estate Law
Ohio Real Estate Finance
Ohio Real Estate Appraisal
Test Preparation
Real Estate Sales Review Crammer
Real Estate Sales Compucram Exam Prep Program – National and Ohio
Post-licensing
20 hour Real Estate Sales Post-Licensing Course
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2. Key Realty Education, Training & Mentoring
Sales Orientation
Administration Orientation
Business Planning
Fast Start - 12 hours of quality-content, high intensity training on basic real estate skills
Key Education Series - 5-month, 2 hours a week, live webinar or video online training
Free Continuing Education
Key Goes to NAR - The National Realtors Conventions available as streaming content
Key Realty After Hours and Special Events
Key Talks - Specialty Topics and Industry Update information
Key Knowledge Base
Coaching & Mentoring Programs
NOTE: Attendance at Orientation, Business Planning, Fast Start and the Key Education Series is mandatory for agents entering the business
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2. Next Steps
For Licensing:
Complete classes and get grade transcripts
Take the examination preparatory course
Obtain a real estate broker for sponsorship
Submit for licensing with your company and broker
Take State Real Estate exam
Join the Board of Realtors and obtain access for multiple listing service
Take on-going, state-mandated Continuing Education classes
For Licensing at Key:
Sales Orientation
Administration Orientation
Business Planning
Fast Start - 12 hours of quality-content, high intensity training on basic real estate skills
Key Education Series - 5-month, 2 hours a week, Available as live webinar or video online training
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2. Resources