Can I Avoid Becoming A REALTOR? (Indiana)

[Jason Eyerly]

Hello BP,

I'm not sure if it's just my area or not, but almost all the brokers require that you be a REALTOR to work with them. That's fine and all if the membership and MLS access to get started didn't cost $1,300. I've spent all of my capital on my start up marketing and direct mail, and would like to see how I do as a real estate sales person before plunging another $1,300 toward this option.

Not only that, but this would afford me the opportunity to make a few sales and generate some income so that I actually have $1,300 to spend. In the state of Indiana, you obviously have to work under a broker, and soon you will have to complete a broker transition course.

I was wondering if there was a way around the broker and being required to be a REALTOR. I've heard of the possibility of paying a broker a flat fee to "hang" your license, and I think by going this route I may be able to avoid the REALTOR requirement, and see how I do in this profession (wholesaling/listing/fix-n-flip) before throwing another $1,300 at it. Where might I find a list of these types of brokers and more information on them? Any advice and information is greatly appreciated.

Many Thanks,

Jason Eyerly