Q: I have two felony convictions twenty years ago nothing since. Will this stop me from obtaining a license?
I got married for 20 years and straightened out my life since then. I have worked steady, held positions of responsibility, including cash transactions, and working on million dollar projects since then. I have had no issues with the law other than a traffic ticket or two. These instances do not reflect the person that I am today. At age 56 I am thinking of retiring and working in real estate. will these instances from my late twenties cause me a problem in obtaining a license?
A: Your convictions could cause you difficulty in obtaining a real-estate license, but are not a total bar. The licensing authority has broad discretion to approve applications. The licensing folks need to be convinced you are now an honest person with a good reputation. It would help to have an attorney help you with the licensing application and represent you at any hearing before the licensing authority. For more information see http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4735.07 Similar rules apply to becoming a mortgage broker.
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