I live in Texas and was convicted of a felony in 2000.:( I have already served out my sentience and have been free and clear for going on four years. I am only 24 and really want to further my education. I have worked in a Real Estate office, and have marketed Real Estate on the internet for the last year. My question is will I be abel to get my license being a convicted felon. My conviction was for possession. Big thanks to who ever answers!

Hello Corrie:

I'm sure the qualifications for an agent are published somewhere. You need to read them and see for yourself. However, in my experience, most states preclude anyone from being an agent if he's been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude (stealing).

Smoking dope isn't one of those crimes.

excon

PS> To the person with bad credit, try rent-to-own.

I went through the same thing in the state of California. After you pass the state exam, they will hold a hearing. That's where you go through the court process to fight and tell them how you've changed and why you deserve to be license.

Where I live, the first day of real estate school, they ask if anyone has ever been arrested for a felony, if you were they ask you to leave then unless you have already had your case reviewed by the real estate commission.

You can not even take the classes or sit for the test as a felon, it is the same with insurance license here also.

Your best bet is to contact your state real estate board and ask them this question.

Thanks every one Ive worked in Real Estate for the past year taking care of office things. So Im getting to know the business pretty well. This happened in 99 and Ive been in no trouble since Ive been off Parole since 04. I flucked up when I was younger and did my time. Now I have so much going for me its almost not real at times I work two jobs one Office Manager at the Real Estate office and the other billing and sales on our internet company where we market Real Estate on the net. I manage to take care of my 5 yr old son, our house 8 dogs 2 cats 1 turtle the office and on and on. Well guess you don't need to know this but its nice to share. Hope you all have a great day Bye Bye

Talk to your Broker and tell him/her your situation. He will be familiar with all the rules involved in the moral turpitude clause. You most likely will be required to send a letter along with your application explaining what the conviction was for, etc. Including a letter from your Broker that you have been a good worker will also help.

I got my real estate certification through realestateexpress.com. I checked and they do classes for Texas as well. You have to take your principal's exam at a community college or other authorized proctor, but it allows you to take the course at your speed. I would recommend you pick up a Real Estate Study guide for your state at your local Barnes and Noble, though.

Hello again, Corrie:

The vietboy is right. You ARE going to have a hearing. I would suggest that you hire a lawyer for it. Indeed, you may only have ONE shot at a license, so you might as well be fully armed for victory.

excon

PS> I didn't use the phrase "armed for victory" frivolously. There is nothing nice about fighting for your future. There is nothing fair about the procedure. There is only winning or losing. Go to WIN.

And Win I will Thanks

I'll give you a heads at what the hearing is like because I went through it. They will bring up your history, the offense you committed, and why you did it. Like excon said, its best to hire a attorney to answer questions for you. I represented myself so I was being drilled. The thing they look for is rehabilitation, education, and community service. How have you contributed to the community after being apart of society again? A bunch of BS questions. Have documents to back you up. Anything like awards from work or school. Letters from family members, employer/coworkers, and friends. Prepare to have a good closing statement. I was lucky to get a restricted license. I just passed my brokers exam and now waiting for a hearing. Its ridiculous.

Once denied, you have to take the test again and go through the whole hearing process. It takes about a year after you pass for the department to give you a hearing date. Have patience.

Each State is different.

One answer doesn't fit all.

Find the Best Administrative Lawyer you can afford... and pay for their advice. That Lawyer should be someone who's been a prosecutor for the state in that area of regulation.

Godspeed..