Startup and Ongoing Expenses

Obtain a Salesperson’s License

  • Pre-licensing Course
  • State Exam Fee
  • License Fee

Join a Real Estate Company

  • MLS Membership
  • MLS Application Fee
  • Electronic Lock Box
  • Lock Box Key
  • Voice Mail

Independent Contractor Expenses

  • MLS Monthly Fees
  • Quarterly Income Taxes
  • Vehicle insurance, maintenance, gas
  • Health Insurance
  • Client gifts & entertainment
  • Prospecting
  • Direct Mail, print ads, e-marketing
  • Personal Promotion
  • Print ads, newsletters, direct mail, domain names
  • Business Essentials
  • Name badge, business cards, personal photo,tape measure, real estate calculator, postage, desk office supplies
  • Tech Essentials
  • Cell phone / PDA, personal computer & software, color printer, digital camera
  • Listing Promotion Essentials
  • Yard signs, name riders, feature riders, feature sheet take one boxes & stakes, directional sign frames, MLS lock boxes