Question
I have a question I’m going to get my real estate license this month in the state of ct I don’t have a college degree I graduated high school this year and was wondering is it worth it getting a Argus or refm certification?
[{"id": "g3w17xv", "text": "What's the ultimate goal?", "replies": [{"id": "g3w1o2j", "text": "I mean I would I like to get established in real estate meet people within the industry go back to school and have some investment properties eventually I would like to that before I start teaching because I want to become a history teacher but I also don\u2019t want to stress about cash", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "g3w3vaa", "text": "I'd consider looking into the CCIM coursework if you are looking to understand the basics. You won't be able to get the certification (\"pin\") until you have a portfolio of deals however it, or something very similar, is the best start for an investor IMO. ARGUS is overkill right now, and refm wouldn't open any doors. It's more important where you hang your license than actually getting one for networking/contacts/exposure to deals. If strictly commercial/multifamily is the focus don't associate with a residential firm, market participants won't even return your calls.", "replies": [{"id": "g3w4rfb", "text": "Thanks man I was looking at CCIM earlier this morning but Im a do more research on them I just want to make myself look better on paper because I don\u2019t have much work experience and just graduated high school this year and was just thinking if there\u2019s any certifications I can get to look better", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "g4rtxr2", "text": "If you're in commercial real estate, Argus is very valuable. The certificate isn't as vital compared to the knowledge of using the software, but won't hurt. Personally, I have friends who say it's not really worth paying for the certificate. They said just the experience of using it is good enough to land most jobs. Another thing that helps in the commercial industry is being involved with associations like ULI, NAIOP, BOMA, etc. But depending on your position, having a designation will definitely help you get looked at when job hunting.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]