Root cause is the slide area and estimate of having to do $25,000 just for soil test to find out where (or if) there is solid ground.

You can test both and see what works in your market.

If in doubt, best to assume it is and have it tested.

I felt they did a good job preparing me for the state test. 

I only signed a 5 month agreement so I could test the waters. 

They also have an exam cram which is a one day class which is geared towards passing the test.

You don't have to "work for a broker" but you do need a broker to hang your license with, train you (taking and passing the test does little to train you in the actual application of being a successful agent), and provide errors and omissions insurance.

I work at a real estate company doing graphics and marketing and passed the real estate test weeks ago but don't have my number yet.

I usually offer an early check in or late checkout when the schedule allows it.One guy checked out 45 min late and my housekeeper sat close to the end of the drive way (she's too nice to pull up to the house), but the guy saw her and must have felt bad and gave her a $20 tip.I dis buy a super capacity washer and dryer since the laundry is the bottle neck in getting the house ready.

I would recommend a different marketing piece every 4 weeks for 5-7 months from past data analysis, but you should test this out for your market and see what works best response rate wise.Also, when you become more advanced you will want to do split testing and other methods.