Becoming a HUD approved realtor isn’t difficult. In fact, some realtors complete HUD training just so they can save on the commission costs when buying HUD homes (it can be up to a 5% savings to bid on the home yourself). If you’re thinking of becoming a HUD approved realtor, here’s what you need to do:
1. Be a licensed real estate agent in any state.
2. Make sure your brokerage is HUD certified. If they are not, they can become certified by sending in a simple form to the necessary offices.
3. Complete any required training through your brokerage. Brokerages have different requirements for their agents. You may just need to be told some basic HUD information or you may be asked to watch a short informational video.
Once you’ve completed these steps, you’ll be given access to HUD properties and have the ability to bid on HUD auctions. Becoming a HUD approved real estate agent is that simple.
See Also: What You Need to Know About HUD Approved Realtors
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I am a bilingual Licensed Real Estate Sales Agent serving Elmont NY 11003 since 1997.I currently work at #1 office in Elmont NY.I am a top producer. Would like to become HUD certified. Many houses are going into foreclosure.I am very interested in acquiring these listings and providing quick results. I would like to add that I am a resident of Elmont NY for 20 years now.I know the area like the back of my hand!
Please help! 516-642-4178 …..Full time Neighborhood Realtor, Elisette Ocampo
After reading the article titled “How to Become a HUD Approved Realtor®,” I felt it important to let HUD know that there is a difference between a Realtor® and a real estate agent. The first requirement for becoming a HUD-approved Realtor® is that one need only have an active real estate license. However, a real estate license alone does not make one a Realtor®. A real estate licensee must also join a local Realtor® association, pay fees and agree to abide by the Realtor® Code of Ethics before he or she can be called, or even use, the term “Realtor®” in conjunction with his or her name. This is a very important distinction of which many members of the pubic are not aware. The term “Realtor®” has unfortunately become a generic term, especially when used in the media. As a local Realtor® association, we have an obligation to report the facts correctly. A real estate licensee is not a Realtor® unless extra steps are taken. For HUD to properly publish a “HUD Approved Realtor®” list, HUD should verify that the agents on that list are, in fact, Realtors®.
I’d like to become a HUD Agent. What are the requirements?
Please advise upon receipt!
Tracette House
what forms do i need to complete to become hud approved realtor?
You mention the “simple form” one needs to complete to become certified, but do not have a link to the form. Can you send us one, please? Many thanks.
Laura
My application has been accepted and entered into the HUD system. How do i proceed from here to be a HUD broker. To list and sell homes/property.
Thank you,
Bill
I am inquiring regards the forms to become an authorised certified agent. I am an licensed real estate agent in the State of California almost 30 years,(same company),please, advise.
Regards,
Sharon Jenkins
Sharon V. Jenkins
Prudential California Realty
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Hello.
You said:
2. Make sure your brokerage is HUD certified. If they are not, they can become certified by sending in a simple form to the necessary offices.
Where can I go to fill out these forms?
Yes, I would like to become a hud aproved Realtior in Hanover VA please contact me so I can get started. Renee 804-640-0123
I am a Real Estate Broker who wants to become HUD approved. Once I am HUD approved, how do I get approved to sell HUD foreclosures?
how does a brokerage become approved?
is there a site that can be accessed with directions on how to proceed?
It would be helpful if a link to the “simple form” as well as contact info for the “necessary offices” was included on this page.
Hello,
My name is Lidia deCarvalho, I’ve been a Licensed Real Estate agent for the last 25 years.
I’m a Multi-Lingual speaker, and I’m planing to register as an HUD agent. I’m wondering if I will have the oportunity of filling this info. on the aplication.
So, please forward the inf0 to where it should be.
Thanks.
Lidia
Interested in becoming an agent for HUD properties in Kentucky. The counties of most interest are: Taylor, Green, Adair, Larue, Marion and Casey. Thank you for your prompt response.
I am interested in becoming a HUD approved broker, I work in an office as an Assoicate Broker, but the office is not HUD aprroved. What are the steps that I need to take to accomplish this goal?
Thank you