New agent - do I need broker oversight to sell my own house?

[Emily Kessler]

I'm a new real estate investor (rental properties) and am thinking about getting my real estate license, partly for MLS access and commission savings on future investments, but also because I want to test the waters to see if I might like it for a full time career down the road. My understanding is that once you get your real estate license, you work under a broker for a few years. I'm wondering how that works if I get my license only to use for my own purposes at first, meaning I won't be actively seeking clients. Do I still need a broker to oversee deals that I do for myself? If so, do I "apply" for a job with a broker after I get my license, even though I won't be doing it full time?