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Family Bowling Party for Charity
Bring the family and come bowling with us March 20 at Cloverleaf Bowling Alley! Proceeds will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. more...
 
Marketing in the World of Social Media
FREE TO ATTEND -March 31. A presentation of our new series: Thrive in the New-Age Economy. more...
 
East Side Round Table
Join us April 7 for Superintendents Day! more...
 
Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource Certification (SFR)
For many real estate professionals, short sales and foreclosures represent the new "traditional" real estate transaction. This one day, six hour course is designed to help you evaluate all available options for distressed homeowners and identify the components of an effective short sale package. Take advantage of a reduced rate and gain a competitive edge with this ABR® one-day elective course. more...
 
Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
The largest and wealthiest buyer's group in the country is made up of baby boomers. Understanding what motivates this mature demographic and make your business boom with an SRES designation. April 12 and 13. more...
How to be a REALTOR

Becoming a REALTOR in the State of Ohio

To be a REALTOR, you must first receive your real estate license.

In order to obtain a real estate sales license in the state of Ohio you must:

1. Be honest, truthful and of good reputation...

2. Be at least eighteen (18) years of age...

3. Have a high school diploma or its equivalent...

4. Not have been convicted of a felony or crime of moral turpitude or violated any civil rights laws regarding real estate within the past two years. (If you have any questions regarding this requirement, you should directly contact the Ohio Division of Real Estate at 614-466-4100.)

5. Complete the following classroom hours (total classroom hours required to sit for the state sales exam are 120):

a.) 40 hours in Principles and Practices of Real Estate
b.) 40 hours in Real Estate Law
c.) 20 hours in Real Estate Finance
d.) 20 hours in Real Estate Appraisal

6. Obtain sponsorship from an Ohio broker or real estate company by the time you file your test application with the Ohio Division of Real Estate.

7. Successfully pass the real estate sales licensee exam.

AFTER SUCCESSFULLY PASSING THE STATE EXAM, YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR REAL ESTATE SALES LICENSE. WITHIN ONE YEAR OF LICENSURE, YOU MUST COMPLETE THE 10-HOUR SALES POST LICENSING COURSE.

Once you have received your license you can begin to sell real estate. In order to call yourself a REALTOR, you must go one step further.

The word REALTOR is a trademarked name of the National Association of REALTORS and only members of the association may call themselves a REALTOR. A REALTOR is a licensed real estate professional who chooses to voluntarily subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics that is above and beyond the law.

Once you have become a REALTOR, you can start receiving all of the benefits of being a member of your local, state and national association.
For more information on how to become a REALTOR, call 216-901-0130.
 

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Cleveland Heights to host ''Countdown to the Census''
Thursday, February 25, 7:00 pm Cleveland Heights Community Center (Monticello Boulevard at Mayfield Road) Representatives from the U. S. Census Bureau will discuss ways in which our community members can help spread the word about the importance of being counted! Members of religious institutions, businesses, non-profit organizations and the general public are encouraged to attend this important meeting. For more information concerning this meeting, please call Community Relations at 216-291-2323. more...
 
Tax Credit Information
On November 6, President Obama signed the Unemployment Insurance Bill, which contains the Homebuyer Tax Credit extension and expansion. Here is more information about how the credit can help prospective home buyers become part of the American dream. more...  
 
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