Can I be a Real Estate Agent in Iowa if I have ten year old felonies. I have two felony burglary charges.And I have a real estate broker that wants to hire me. I cannot get any answers except a CRD this is a certificate of relief or disabilities. Can I get some kind of this certificate in Iowa. I live in Dubuque.

Hello I:

I'm reminded of James Hamm. He was convicted of murder in Arizona, served 17 years, and then went to law school. If he knew the bar wouldn't admit him, he wouldn't have gone to law school - but he didn't, and there was no way he could have.

If you get your training, you'll still have to go before a board of realtors, or whatever they call them in your state, and explain why you should be granted a license...

Like James Hamm, you're not going to be able to find out BEFORE you apply. Applying IS the way you find out.

excon

PS> By the way, although he's been trying for 15 years, James Hamm still hasn't been admitted to the Arizona bar.

Hi, Iowan!

If you click on the following link, you'll find some information there.

Real Estate Salespersons and Brokers Professional Licensing (http://www.state.ia.us/government/com/prof/sales/home.html)

I haven't found all of the specifics there other than there will be a background check.

There is a way to contact the commission via that site.

Thanks!