Ready to Start a Career in Real Estate?

First Things First

Getting Your Real Estate License

The State of Georgia requires real estate brokers, agents, and property managers to be licensed. There are different requirements depending on your career objectives. You can visit the Georgia Real Estate Commission website, click here for more details.

To get your Real Estate Salesperson's License you need to*:

Take a 75-hour pre-license class from a licensed school;
Pass the school exam;
Pass the State exam;
Provide a Georgia criminal-background report;
Be at least 18-years old;
Be a high school gratuate or equivalent.

The Most Important Decision

Choosing a Real Estate Broker

There are as many real estate business models as there are companies. No two operate quite the same and the offerings from one broker to another will vary widely. Make sure that where you're interviewing for a Sponsoring Broker (the Broker who will hold your new Real Estate License) that you understand what your Broker expects and what you can expect from your Broker.

Talk to several Brokers (Companies) and talk with Agents in any office you are considering. You want to ensure that the office you are joing has the ability to help you achieve your business goals!

Common new agent questions include:

Compensation plans;
Educational opportunities and cost;
Coaching & Mentoring Programs;
Office fees & additional costs;
REALTOR® Membership;
and lots more.

Create a Business Worth Having

Starting Your Real Estate Career

Now that you have your Real Estate license, you're ready to get your career started!

Remember, you must complete 25-hours of State approved Post-Licensing Education in your first year. At ERA Foster & Bond, Post- License Education is included at no additional cost and our Broker personally teaches the course. It's a solid foundation for the rest of your real estate career.

Beginning a real estate business is exciting and all things considered, an affordable business to start. Your cost will vary depending on factors such as your MLS, the Board you may join, and most especially, the Broker with whom you affiliate. Click here to download: "Estimated Expenses for a New Real Estate Agent."

What some new agents don't realize (and some agents never do) is that you are running a business and you must treat it as such.

When running your business...

Clients' interests come first.
There are three things you must do daily. Make sure you do them!
Spend time every workday in your market.
Find a business Coach or Mentor that can help keep you motivated.
Have a schedule and spend major time on major things.
READ!
You work to enjoy your life, not the other way around.

Corner Your Market

Helping You Provide Exceptional Real Estate Experiences

ERA Foster & Bond supports its agents every step of the way through a distinctive brand, comprehensive marketing programs, advanced technology and tools, and training that sets us apart from other practitioners. To help our agents achieve business excellence, ERA Foster & Bond has developed a package of services unparalleled in the industry.

We believe in our agents, their skills, and commitment to the profession and the customer. Most of all we believe our role is to help them be leaders the industry - in productivity, professionalism, and client satisfaction.

Real estate can be a rewarding career - especially when you surround yourself with like-minded professionals, have the tools you need, and the support that is critical to your success as an agent.

Our Culture

We are dedicated to helping our team members achieve a level of success that is right for each of them as an individual. At ERA Foster & Bond, every agent receives the attention he or she needs – when they need it.

Imagine how much better your career can be when you’re not searching for your broker or wondering who is in charge of your office this week! We love interacting and helping one another with situations big and small. Friends, family, fun … it is who we are and what we’re looking for in our agent team.

Our Vision

We are a company that takes care of people first, then business.
It’s as simple as treating one another the way we want to be treated.
We take our obligations to our clients and our industry seriously.
We don’t believe real estate is “a game.”
We believe it’s in the consumers’ best interest for all of our Agents to be engaged in real estate on a full-time basis.
We believe we’re an integral part of the community and the economy and strive to treat every transaction as the most important one.
We are committed to our vision and only associate with providers who are equally committed to our client first approach to the business of real estate.

ERA Foster & Bond helps you do more for your clients!

Put the power of ERA in the palm of your hand.

ERA's robust intranet is filled with resources and tools to ensure your success.

Because the market never stops, the learning never stops.

Our in-office workshops, training, and educational programs are designed to keep you informed about the market while also strengthening your professional skill-sets.