Frequently asked
questions- SkillBridge
WHICH MARKETS DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE?
With remote positions available, we are committed to helping our military family anywhere in the world with their real estate career goals. HRVA Homes is headquartered in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia.
HOW LONG IS THE SKILLBRIDGE PROGRAM?
We offer a program with a minimum of 2 months and a maximum of 6 months. The 2 month minimum allows us to help you be ready for success for a career in the real estate industry!
WHAT ARE THE DAYS OF THE PROGRAM?
We ask for Monday- Saturday availability. Real estate really is a 7 day a week business and we often have to accommodate our clients schedules and their working hours. We can always make some exceptions when needed.
WHAT HOURS WOULD I WORK?
We really would like for you to work a minimum of 6 hours during our 6 day work week, not to exceed 36 hours per week. We observe federal holidays.
HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE HRVA HOMES SKILLBRIDGE PROGRAM?
- Schedule a 15 minute call with our Skillbridge mentor, click here.
- Complete the questionnaire prior to the appointment day. This is emailed to you after you book your call.
- Meet with our skillbridge mentor.
DO I ALREADY NEED TO HAVE A REAL ESTATE LICENSE?
Although preferred, you do not have to already have a real estate license in order to take part in the program. If you are not already licensed, there will be limits to what you can within the program. We do offer a few options for licensing that can be completed prior to or while in the program.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING IN THE PROGRAM?
Depending on the training path you enter, we have a national training program that you will complete to help enhance your skills in the real estate industry. You will also be able to put and see some of those skills put into action as you work along side our top agents. Once or if you have a real estate license you will also be able to independently assist your own clients.
HOW SOON SHOULD I APPLY ?
As soon as possible. The DoD allows you to start your application submission as early as 12 months prior to retirement. You will need an approved retirement or ETS date.
WHAT ELSE MUST I DO TO WORK IN THE HRVA HOMES SKILLBRIDGE PROGRAM?
There is a Skillbridge internship agreement that will be signed. This includes information on expectations, your commitment and responsibilities while in the program, and following completion of the program.
HOW LONG DOES APPROVAL TAKE?
As quickly as a week or two, however, the time for DoD service approval does vary.
WHAT ARE THE FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROGRAM?
There are no required fees to participate in the program.
There is a 100% optional additional success program you can choose to participate in and opt-in for at a cost but this not required for any SkillBridge participant .
WILL YOU PROVIDE THE TRAINING FOR MY LICENSE?
HRVA Homes is not a pre-licensing training company, however, through our affiliation with Keller Williams Realty in many states we can connect you with self-paced no-cost pre-licensing courses online or connect you with our in-person courses here locally in Virginia Beach and across the country that do have a fee involved.
ARE THERE ADDITIONAL COSTS FOR BECOMING A LICENSED AGENT?
There are additional costs that you must pay to get your license, join our brokerage, and have MLS access. CLICK HERE to see that breakdown.
WILL HRVA HOMES OR KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY PAY ME WHILE IN THE PROGRAM?
The Skillbridge program does not allow the intern to receive any form of compensation for the work performed during the internship. During the program, the military is still providing pay and benefits to the service member throughout the approved terms of the program. Any commission earned resulting from intern sales will be assigned to HRVA Homes or the overseeing agent for the time the intern is in the program.
