License to Sell

[Karl]

I've seen reference off and on in this website about sales techniques, etc. My question is, does the industry or govt require some sort of a "license" to sell manufactured homes (like a real estate license)? If so, is it a state-by-state requirement, and how does one go about getting this license? Or is it all unregulated?

[chrissy]

It is a state-by-state issue. In some states, a license is required in order to sell manufactured housing. In some states, it is actually a real estate license, while other states require a specific manufactured housing license. In some states, where you sell homes from determines if you need a license or not - for example, if you sell from a retailer's sales center you do, but if you sell from within a community you don't. Sometimes whether you sell new homes or only broker the sale of a pre-loved home determines the need for a license. In all cases, the state manufactured housing association is your best place for an answer, and also information about mandatory training, if there is any.

[Karl]

Thanks. I'll call the Illinois Manufactured Home Association for the answer.