Posted by: Kaplan Real Estate Education
Updated: January 15, 2019
There are various reasons why someone decides to become a real estate agent – flexible schedule, good income, and the ability to ‘be your own boss’ to name a few reasons. But there are other factors that can tip the scale in favor of becoming a licensed real estate agent. There are few barriers to entry, start-up costs are relatively low, and you can be up and running quickly. Depending on the situation, these factors can weigh heavily when you compare becoming a licensed real estate agent to other career choices.
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Wouldn’t it be great if you could sit down with a room full of successful real estate professionals and ask them for career advice? We asked several accomplished real estate professionals what they wish they knew before they earned their license and started their career, and what they thought all aspiring real estate professionals should know. We put all of their advice into a value-packed eBook.
Many people enter the real estate profession from other careers. According to the National Association of REALTORS® 2014 Member Profile, only 6% of REALTORS® reported that real estate was their first career. 15% have previous experience in sales and/or a retail background. And 19% of NAR Members came from a career that included management, business, and/or finance. Becoming a real estate agent is attractive to a wide and varied audience. Is a career in real estate right for you?
