Have you been thinking about

A Career in Real Estate

Perhaps more than any other profession, real estate is the domain of the motivated entrepreneur. Real estate is led and dominated by savvy, talented people with a commitment to personal service and a drive to succeed.

If doing things you enjoy each day and earning a great income while having control over your schedule equals a fabulous career to you — then you are in the right place. Take some time to explore the many tools on our site designed to help you make choices to enhance your career.

If you are thinking about becoming a real estate professional, now’s the time to take our Real Estate Career Test Drive on the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate website. By taking a short quiz, you can experience a day in the life of a real estate professional, which will help you determine if this might be the career for you.

Learn about how to get a real estate license

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Use our free Simulator to experience a day in the life of a real estate professional.

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Personality Quiz

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Sales Skills

Use our Simulator to learn some of the real-life challenges real estate agents face and how to handle them.

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How to Obtain a Real Estate License

Entry into the real estate profession takes preparation. As with other professions, licensing is required. Licensing requirements and costs vary from state to state, but generally range between $1,000-$2,000 for start-up costs, such as pre-licensing classes, the state licensing exam, and real estate association memberships.

Step 1

Complete the required credit hours as outlined by your state:

New Hampshire - 40 hours. Click here for a list of accredited schools
Maine - 55 hours. Click here for school information
Vermont - 40 hours. Click here for more information
Massachusetts - 40 hours. Click here for a list of schools

Step 2

Complete a prep class

Not everyone does this, but it is recommended, as in most cases it provides an outline of what to expect when taking the real estate licensing exam in your state.

Step 3

Apply, take and pass the real estate licensing exam
Apply, take and pass the real estate licensing exam

Now that you are prepared, you can schedule and take your licensing exam. Typically, this is administered in a testing center, and you get the results right away.

Step 4

Contact Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello GroupContact Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group

and get your career in real estate started!

We have real estate offices throughout New England. Contact us today and get your real estate career underway!

Northern New England's Leader
in Real Estate Education

Real Estate Institute of New England was established in 1991 by Author Gary with the founding concept of providing quality education that is interesting, fun and current to the real estate industry. That tradition continues today as we continue expansion of both our curriculum and geographic footprint throughout Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Vermont.

At the Real Estate Institute of New England, we believe in lifelong learning and the power of staying current, educated and informed. Our mission is to bring value to the real estate industry by offering high quality education with experienced and knowledgeable instructors.

This is your career and your time is valuable.

This is Quality Education – Redefined.

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