<prompt> Human: Hi All. Just wondering if anyone has thought about actually getting a real estate licence to sell your existing home and buy a new one. Obviously I could sell my existing one without a license but looking at buying the new home 550k I would be risking a lot without ensuring I get the 3 commission back. If my math is right a real estate licence including courses in MN would only run me about 1500, and potentially return me about 10 times that in commission on buying my new place. it seems like a no brainer. Am I missing something?  <response>: Youre missing opportunity costs - how much of your time is spent towards getting the license, and how much does that time cost to you? Then youll know if its worth it. 