Real estate agent expenses: Costs to consider 

168-Hour Colorado Real Estate License Course Package (FREE TRIAL)

 

  • $400-700 Pre-licensing education  
  • $45 Testing fees (not including re-test fees if necessary)  
  • $284 New License Fee aprox.  
  • $75-150 Per year-Continuing education Professional development and conferences  
  • $600+/Year MLS fees  
  • $600-700/Year Realtor Association fees  
  • $225+/Year Errors and Omissions insurance (varies)  
  • $1000+/Year Broker costs and desk fees  
  • Self-employment income taxes  
  • Health insurance  
  • Office supplies  
  • Internet and cell phone service  
  • $1500+/Year Technology products and services (client management systems, lock boxes, leads etc., signs) Vehicle expenses &&Gas  
  • $1200+/Year Marketing expenses (some agents spend $1K per month on advertising for new clients &&marketing listings for sale online &&in print). 

And other expenses not mentioned here that may apply to your business niche.