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Newly Licensed?
Start Strong.
Passing the licensing exam is an exciting milestone, but choosing the right brokerage is what shapes the beginning of your career. Homestead provides the mentorship, training, and support new agents need to build confidence and momentum.
Your First Year
Matters
Starting with the right brokerage environment can make the difference between struggling alone and building confidence early.
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At Homestead, new agents benefit from accessible leadership, practical training, and a collaborative culture where questions are welcomed and knowledge is shared.
First Year
Success Stories
Rob Wernette
10 Months Licensed
17 Homes Sold
$6+ Million in Volume
Training
That Moves You Forward
New agents at Homestead benefit from a layered training approach that combines mentorship, accessible brokers, and ongoing coaching through The Locker Room. Instead of learning in isolation, agents develop their skills through real guidance and practical experience.
Mentorship
New agents are paired with experienced mentors who treat your transactions like their own, guiding you through the real-world side of the business from your first deal forward.
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• Contract and offer guidance on your early transactions
• Mentors who review deals as if they were their own
• Access to Homestead’s exclusive mentor guide designed to answer the questions new agents encounter most
The Locker Room
Agents have access to weekly live coaching and an extensive on-demand training library through The Locker Room. The platform focuses on the practical side of the business, teaching the strategies, conversations, and systems that real estate school doesn’t cover.
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• Weekly live coaching sessions
• On-demand training library
• Real-world strategies for building your business
Costs, Explained
Starting a career in real estate comes with a few standard professional expenses that many new agents don’t realize at first. In most markets, agents are required to join their local Realtor® association in order to gain access to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Membership typically includes participation in the local board, the Wisconsin Realtors® Association (WRA), and the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), which provide access to the tools, data, and professional standards that support the industry. While these memberships involve annual dues, they also provide the resources agents rely on every day to serve their clients effectively.
BOARD DUES
NAR, WRA & Local
This is the one people almost never realize.
Most brokerages require agents to join their local Realtor® association in order to gain access to the MLS. This membership also includes participation in the Wisconsin Realtors® Association (WRA) and the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).
These memberships provide access to professional standards, legal resources, and the industry tools agents use every day.
MLS ACCESS
Multiple Listing Service
The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is the database agents use to search properties, list homes, and access market data.
MLS access typically requires membership through the local Realtor board and involves its own set of dues or service fees.
LICENSE RENEWAL & CONTINUING EDUCATION
Every Even Year
Wisconsin real estate licenses must be renewed every even-numbered year, and agents are required to complete continuing education courses during each cycle. For example, 2026 is the next renewal year, when agents must complete their required coursework to maintain an active license.
Thinking About Becoming A
Real Estate Agent?
Starting a career in real estate begins with obtaining your real estate license. While the process is straightforward, many new agents aren’t sure where to start. Below is a simple overview of the steps required to become licensed in Wisconsin and begin your career in real estate.
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Pre-Licensing Education
Before taking the Wisconsin real estate exam, aspiring agents must complete state-approved pre-licensing coursework.
These courses cover real estate law, contracts, ethics, and the fundamentals of the profession.
Through Homestead, aspiring agents can access discounted pre-licensing courses through approved education providers.
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Pass the Licensing Exam
After completing your coursework, you’ll take the Wisconsin real estate licensing exam. Once you pass the exam, you’ll be eligible to activate your license with a brokerage.
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Launch Your Career
With the right support and training, you’ll begin building your client base, developing your skills, and growing your real estate career.