According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the state of Nevada continues to be among the states with the highest unemployment rates in the country. With that said, the Nevada unemployment rate dropped for the fourth straight month to 12.5%, still above the national average, but closing the gap. Even though Nevada has the highest unemployment in the country, it is also one of the states that has the most opportunity to start an exciting new career with a Nevada real estate license.
Nevada’s housing market is slowly coming back to life and the experts are predicting that Nevada will see significant price increases over the next few years. The Fiserv and Moody’s Economy report says that Nevada will be one of the top five states expected to see price increases by 2014. It is a great time to have a Nevada real estate license, and you will be surprised at how easy and affordable it is to get one.
The requirements to earn a Nevada real estate license are simple. First, you must be at least 18 years of age to qualify. You will need to have a clean criminal record, so you should be prepared to undergo a background check that will require two sets of fingerprints. The real estate training necessary to take the Nevada real estate license exam can be completed in no time at all. You must complete 90 course hours in real estate practices, real estate principles, and real estate law. You must earn a score of at least 75% on the final exam for the real estate course within five years of when you are scheduled to take the Nevada real estate license exam to qualify.
The real estate courses that you need can be taken using an approved online real estate school allowing you to tailor the classes to your schedule. If you do not always have access to a computer, the real estate courses are also available on the iPhone, Blackberry, or any Smartphone with Android technology; with no apps required. The cost of getting a Nevada real estate license is just a few hundred dollars, including the cost of your education.
There are not many career opportunities that offer the level of income generating potential offered with real estate careers, for such a small investment of time and money. The real estate industry is anticipating significant growth in the years to come, especially in the state of Nevada. When it is this easy to get a Nevada real estate license, you can be starting an amazing new career, now.
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About David Goldstein — David Goldstein is an Owner and Founding Partner of Colibri Real Estate, LLC. which operates online education providers Colibri Real Estate, Insurance License Express and License Tutor. Follow him on Twitter.