Considerations for becoming a licensed agent (Alabama)

[Brian Utley]

My wife and I live in north Alabama.  We are on the front-end of our real estate business and new to the BP community.  After examining the pros and cons of getting licensed as a real estate agent we have decided that 1 of us is going to do so for a number of reasons.  As we look to start the process I wanted to have a better idea of the parameters to expect so we can be more educated in our selections.  First, generally, what is the upfront time and cost to get licensed?  Second, what should we look for in selecting a broker and what kind of ongoing fees should we expect, understanding that it varies from state to state?  Thank you in advance for your feedback.

Brian