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How to Choose an Online Course?

2024-04-02T14:06:01-06:00

You know you want to become an agent.  You know the advantages of online classes.  But how do you choose what online course to take?  What features should you look for in the course, and what should you look for from the school itself? There are many options for Online Real Estate Pre-License Courses There are a wide variety of courses available, from straight text and timer courses, to full video.  You want to make sure the information is presented in a way that is engaging, and understandable.  Text only courses, especially because of state time requirements, can be [...]

How to Choose an Online Course?2024-04-02T14:06:01-06:00

What to ask in addition to the pass rate?

2024-04-10T15:10:05-06:00

Ask the right questions. A question we often hear from candidates for the sales agent pre-license course, is “What is your Pass Rate?” and even though our students perform 10 percent higher than the state on average, there are more important questions that candidates should be asking. Instead of asking about Pass Rates, a more valuable question is “What is your school going to do to help me succeed?”  And then get specific answers to how the classes are taught, what study materials are included with the class? Textbooks? PDF or Printed, or both? Reviews?  Audiobooks? Practice exams?  How [...]

What to ask in addition to the pass rate?2024-04-10T15:10:05-06:00

What to Know Before You Become a Real Estate Agent in Utah

2026-06-09T11:59:43-06:00

Last updated: June 2026 A real estate career looks glamorous from the outside. Flexible hours, big commissions, and the satisfaction of helping people find their homes. The reality is more nuanced — and knowing what you're getting into before you start will help you succeed faster. Real Estate Income Is Commission-Based (and Variable) Most real estate agents don't earn a salary. You earn a commission when a transaction closes — typically 2.5–3% of the sale price, split with your broker. No closed deals means no income. In your first year, expect income to be modest and unpredictable. Many new agents [...]

What to Know Before You Become a Real Estate Agent in Utah2026-06-09T11:59:43-06:00