See if you can negotiate some selling or moving expenses with the company hiring you. 

Readers should seek professional advice.

Someone paid to run the prints, and it turned out that the individual in question was not whom he claimed to be; he was an unsuccessful professional actor; his experience was completely fabricated, and the “deals” that made up his “track record” were someone else’s.  

Once you find someone willing to let you shadow them, approach it with professionalism and a willingness to learn.

Any guidance from experienced investors, real estate professionals, or anyone who has faced a similar situation would be greatly appreciated. 

Joe Namath was hired as the spokesperson.      

Be professional, but also authentic and approachable.

Can this person now be "a real estate" professional? 

Licenses are typically required if you plan to work in a professional real estate role, like as an agent or broker.

I have over 30 years professional experience so not taking anything personal.You have corrected nothing.