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What are the initial costs?

• The pre-license costs vary from school to school but it is safe to assume that the initial pre-license investment will be between $200-$500
  
  
• After obtaining your license, you are required to join the local board of Realtors, the Indiana or Michigan Association of Real Estate and the National Association of Real Estate. Typically these fees and dues are between $525 to $600 depending on which local board you choose.
  
  
• As an Realtor, you will also join the local multiple listing service (MLS). By joining the MLS, information about thousands of properties will be available to you. Once again you can estimate about $200-375 dollars to join the local MLS.
  
  
• As a new sales associate you will also have start up costs to get your new business off the ground. Cressy & Everett Real Estate has conveniently put together a start up package which includes all the tools you will need to begin on the right foot. Personal marketing and promotion will vary depending on your business plan and marketing strategy.