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David M. Dwares
Title Professionals Corp. - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Title guy with a broker license

Please, please, please, the last thing we need is out of state brokers.  I have been lamenting that many local brokers are not watching over their agents enough, definitely not as much as they used to.  There are plenty of good companies with great brokers, but there are also some that shouldn't have people working under them.  I don't see out of state brokers making the situation any better.

Please keep your teaching focused on making Florida based agents and brokers better.

Jan 05, 2018 06:46 AM
Rainmaker
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Noooooo! I don't even want to work all of Arizona. 

Jan 05, 2018 06:21 AM
Rainmaker
1,231,853
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Best of luck Andy Brown-Climer School of Real Estate 

I have had my Associate Broker license in PA for many years.  When I retire, I will be DONE.

Jan 05, 2018 07:36 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

As a Florida agent who has a brokers license, I have no need for the course.

An increasing number of agents from the lands of the FROZEN CHOSEN are acquiring a license in FL in addition to what they currently have.

These are ships looking for a rock.  And they all sing the same chorus, 'We Got Ethics.' I see a problem.

Jan 05, 2018 06:22 AM
Rainmaker
1,552,361
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

No, West is Best for me.

Jan 05, 2018 07:22 AM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

I agree with what David M. Dwares and Candice A. Donofrio said.

Jan 05, 2018 07:22 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

 N/A 

    I live in Florida and I have one, thank you!

Jan 05, 2018 06:56 AM
Ambassador
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I don't see the point, and why make it easier?

Jan 05, 2018 07:33 AM
Rainmaker
2,221,377
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

I am licensed as a sales associate in FL and associate broker in GA.

Jan 05, 2018 06:54 AM
Rainmaker
1,201,052
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

No. I have no desire to go to FL

Jan 05, 2018 06:46 AM
Rainmaker
5,236,850
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

You had to do some silly stuff back in the day to qualify, including classroom in state attendance. They did not make it easy!

Jan 05, 2018 06:40 AM
Rainmaker
2,190,803
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

I would like to get one . I've been teaching Pre-Licensing training in our State for about 20 years .

Jan 05, 2018 06:38 AM
Rainmaker
1,505,713
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

While the thought appeals to me like a non-resident CCW does, I have no desire to do business in Florida, so it wouldn't benefit me.  Plus the cost and additional CE and fees would not be worth it to me unless I was doing business there.

 

I appreciate the offer though.

Jan 05, 2018 09:19 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,776
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

We plan on getting it this year but we also have a home in Florida.

Jan 05, 2018 08:07 AM
Rainmaker
577,750
Gloria Valvasori, Accredited Senior Agent
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE SIGNATURE SERVICE - Mississauga, ON
REAL Experience | REAL Commitment | REAL Results!

I would not be interested in getting an out of state or out of province real estate licence.  I don't think that would be serving my clinets very well, as I would not know the area... I don't see the value in it..  I have enough to do here in the area I service with nearly 4,000,000 people... lol

Jan 05, 2018 07:32 AM
Rainmaker
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

If it is totally free yes; otherwise, no.

Jan 05, 2018 06:25 AM
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J.R. Schloemer
Kentucky Select Properties - Louisville, KY

I might want to do the online thing if it were say, June, July, August. Being January, I may opt for a classroom setting. That being said, I think I would head to SoCal before I headed to FL. Like Thomas J. Nelson, Realtor,CRS,e-Pro, West is best for me, just a personal preference in coasts.

Jan 06, 2018 05:49 AM
Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Andy Brown-Climer School of Real Estate - now that is a great news...

Jan 05, 2018 07:17 PM
Rainmaker
613,494
Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

The below was sent to me...If that is true, Florida needs to start crying...

Eve

 

 

 

 

 

"To all my Realtor friends here in Florida and in Puerto Rico. The State of Florida has agreed to give Puerto Rico real estate agents licensing here in Florida. No exam needed. Just apply and show a Puerto Rico real estate license. Check it out at Fl Dept of Professional Regulation: myfloridalicense.com or (850) 487-1395.
Help your colleagues, share this!

 

 "

 
Jan 05, 2018 05:10 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Not for me. Thank you.

Jan 05, 2018 12:30 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

nope.  Florida is a place to visit, not work  I'm good where I'm at.

Jan 05, 2018 12:08 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Yes, but i'm not moving there....

Jan 05, 2018 11:46 AM
Rainmaker
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

To my knowledge, that is not exactly true... There is only a handful of states that Florida recognizes reciprocally by "Mutual Recognition", CT being one of them. I got my Florida broker license that way after passing the Florida law test. Otherwise, I believe you need to be a Florida resident. Please correct me if I'm wrong or if the law had changed recently.

Jan 05, 2018 10:14 AM
Rainmaker
715,457
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

I wouldn't want a license in a state I have no business selling as I know nothing about the market.  I would rather refer my business to a knowledgeable, local agent.

Jan 05, 2018 10:10 AM
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Christine Kankowski North SD and Temecula
House Match Inc - Poway, CA
Excellent Sales and Property Management

FOr me, no.  I am on the west coast and only work in my immediate area. 

Jan 05, 2018 09:43 AM
Rainmaker
1,846,701
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

No, who cares? I know that I cannot sell real estate across the planet & no intention of even thinking about it.

Jan 05, 2018 09:29 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,328
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

no thanks.... I'm licensed where I live ....that's more than enough...

Jan 05, 2018 08:53 AM
Rainmaker
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

I know west coast realtors who have licenses in Hawaii, Nevada, and California states together. They spend perhaps $3,000 in membership a year if they have broker designation. If they want a desk in each of these states it goes 5 figures.  I think Florida with a high concentration of retirees just about every other family moved down there has someone with a license. 

 

Jan 05, 2018 08:12 AM
Rainmaker
5,111,160
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I doubt it.... haven't stepped foot in Florida for over a decade. No plans to do so any time soon. Why would I need a license unless it's the Florida passport? 

Jan 05, 2018 07:51 AM
Rainmaker
7,861,200
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is good information to share. A number of my broker friends have relocated to Florida.

Jan 05, 2018 07:50 AM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I would not even though I own property in Florida. If I have a real estate need, I will refer it to one of the many professionals that I know and trust. I work my area and that is the way I intend it to stay.

Jan 05, 2018 07:36 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

No

Jan 05, 2018 07:19 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,257
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Andy Brown-Climer School of Real Estate This has been allowed in my State for years.

Jan 05, 2018 06:20 AM
Rainmaker
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Lana Robbins Realtor ® Licensed Real Estate Broker
Aloha Kai Real Estate - Clearwater, FL
Licensed in Florida, Washington, and Hawai'i

LOL The responses you received made me laugh. I am licensed in the State of Florida and the State of Washington and just passed the State of Hawai'i broker exam in October 2017.

 

Yes... some people would gladly enroll if they did not have to be present in the State of Florida. Reaching them is challenging.

Jan 08, 2018 06:37 PM
Rainmaker
5,876,468
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Don't have any plans to leave my beautiful state of Colorado.

Jan 08, 2018 06:10 PM
Rainmaker
4,800,132
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I'm sure some would.

Jan 06, 2018 05:18 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,177
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

no

Jan 06, 2018 04:29 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

IF that were the case, that option would be of interest...

Jan 06, 2018 03:32 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I took my Wisconsin classes online, but will not be moving to Florida.

Jan 05, 2018 09:36 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Is residency not required? I know neighboring states are different and don't always require residency but, we're 3 states away so, I'm curious about residency.

Jan 05, 2018 08:00 PM
Rainmaker
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

99.99% chance I will not be trying this

Jan 05, 2018 04:59 PM