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The Whole Business, Not Just the License

Investing, commercial, new construction, what the big companies are actually doing to this industry, and yes, getting licensed and staying licensed. Written by someone who teaches this work and still sells real estate in Louisiana. If something is not worth your money, including something of ours, you will read that here.

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Three posts so far. What the work pays, how to pass the exam, and whether a designation earns its price. Investing, commercial and industry pieces are coming.

Exams Louisiana Getting licensed

How to Pass the Louisiana Real Estate Exam

What the exam actually asks, the score you need on each portion, what a retake really costs, and the six mistakes that sink most first timers.

Best for Anyone whose hours are done and the exam is the last thing in the way.
Designations Career For agents

Is the ABR Designation Worth It?

An NAR approved instructor on what the ABR really costs, what the two days actually teach, who it helps most, and which agents should skip it.

Best for Licensed agents deciding whether a designation earns its price.
Income Career Before you start

How Much Do Real Estate Agents Actually Make?

The median new agent grosses $8,000 and spends $9,530. A working broker takes that number apart, shows what one Louisiana closing really pays, and what a team split does to it.

Best for Anyone deciding whether this is worth getting licensed for.

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Call 337-522-3334 and ask. Not a call center, not a form that goes nowhere. If you have a question about a deal, a designation, a contract, or what is happening in this business, it is probably worth writing about and other people are wondering the same thing.