The Real Estate Agents of Norway

Becoming a Real Estate agent means something different depending on what part of the world you’re from—there are varying stipulations and regulations across the globe and while the standards change from place to place even across the European community, they are perhaps the most stringent in Norway.

Compare the entrance requirements there to other locations like North America where Real Estate agents are only required to write a series of tests and you’ll quickly see that the three years of university that stands as a prerequisite to entrance into the annals of Norwegian Real Estate sets the bar high.

Real Estate agents in the country are government authorised which means there is a control and standardization of the practices involved, and members are required to continually upgrade their educations and can only apply for a certificate after having two years of related experience. Considering all these factors means that when you decide on Real Estate in the land of fjords, you know that the agent looking after the deal will be one of the most professional in the world.

If you’re considering moving to Norway to buy a home and settle there, there are a few things that you should know about the laws governing foreign ownership in this land. For example the people there invite and welcome those coming to Norway from other places, but they do ask that anyone wishing to buy a permanent home there apply for a concession. Of course, foreign nationals that have applied for and received their permanent residence status are exempt from this rule provided they are buying a house or flat for their own use.

If you’re one of those people who is torn between moving to another land but thinks that you might miss your home at the same time take heart. There are various groups in Norway of expatriates who love their new home dearly but also like to keep a tie to their original land and one of the biggest of these is the American Coordinating Council of Norway. The group is an association of businesses and people that have the objective of furthering the relationship between Norway and The United States. They meet once a month to discuss issues of relevance to both groups and their membership includes people from The American Embassy in Norway and The American Business Association there.

Beyond the breath taking landscapes, the exciting cities like Oslo, and the excellent Real Estate industry, there are companies available that will even help you relocate. The best of these not only offers services to settle into your new home, but they even suggest courses on the history and characteristics of the people to help you feel all the more comfortable. It’s important to get to know something of the country and it’s traditions before you start for the place and learning a bit about the everyday manners of the land will help with the transition once you’ve arrived.   

This article was written by Kenny Gregg, Advertising and Marketing specialist for Virtual Concepts Unlimited, LLC Specializing in Real Estate Home Search http://www.listedineurope.com European Real Estate

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