To be a licensed agent or not be a licensed agent? That is the question. Well, all joking aside, it really is the question for many investors.
Hi Moguls, Jason Lucchesi here to help answer that much-asked question.
First I’ll start out by saying that I am not a licensed agent. I actually studied the courses and passed the test, but never took the next step to have my license listed with a broker. No real specific reason why—I just didn’t do it.
But, in this lesson, I want to go over some of the benefits and potential drawbacks of being a licensed Realtor. I want to give you all the information you need to make an informed, quality decision that’s what’s right for you and your business.
Not Licensed
No Disclosures
If you’re not licensed, that means you don’t have to make any disclosures in any of your paperwork.
Become an Assistant
Even when you are not licensed,…
Jason Lucchesi
Jason Lucchesi is the co-founder of real estate and marketing company Global Fortune Solutions, LLC. Jason has been in the real estate industry since 2002, where he began his career as a Loan Officer. His career flourished in the mortgage business when he accepted an Account Executive position with Countrywide in 2004. Within his first six months, he had achieved the #1 Account Executive in the Midwest territory. In January of 2006. During this time, Jason began investing part-time in multi-family rental properties while also becoming involved in wholesaling. By 2006, Jason was transferred to the Indianapolis area to save a struggling branch. He quickly took the branch out of the red into the green while also beginning to purchase distressed residential properties part-time. In 2007, Jason began pursuing his ultimate dream of becoming a full-time real estate investor and began investing in REOs in 2008. Since then, Jason has been involved with many aspects of real estate including short sales, tax sales/deeds purchasing, purchasing homes in distress, wholesaling, and many other avenues. Jason has been married to his wonderful wife Jamie since 2007, and they are proud parents to their sons Brady and Gavin.