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Why should you decide to become real estate agents?

Do you love to work with the public, to help people, looking for a job, just got a divorce or just love representing houses? You may want to be in control of your own schedule or are interested in buying real estate for yourself and have access to "the best deals." No matter what your motivations, let us help you to know the realities of being a real estate agent before you jump in and become licensed.

Are You Planning to Work Part Time? Consider an other Career

How many people who are enrolled in the real estate business think they can be successful agents by working part-time? May be you are, but part time success is not a likely possible (Are You Surprised?). If you plan to work real estate when you're in the mood, for an hour or two a day or week, or only on days you're scheduled to answer phones at the office, you should probably consider a different career. The real estate agents might come and go as they work with buyer and seller leads, but their office is their home base, the place where people who want to buy and sell real estate find them. Successful real estate agents are at the office every day, just as they would be for any other full time job.

Pre-licensing school costs
Licensing exam fees
Required business licensing
Fees to join a local Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
Fees to join a local Board of Realtors (usually in conjunction with the MLS)
Ongoing fees for local real estate boards (quarterly or monthly)
Expenses of doing business, which vary depending on the agency you choose, and can include all of your postage, phone calls, copies, advertising and much more
A dependable vehicle
Additional auto insurance to cover increased liability for business passengers
Gas expense
Increased mileage that lowers your vehicle's value
Errors and omissions insurance coverage
Optional training to learn effective sales methods or to acquire special certification

New real estate agents in most markets should have enough extra savings to cover at least six months of living expenses--more if possible. Even if you sell a house immediately, you won't be paid until the transaction closes--typically 30 to 60 days. And those first sales are often slow to kick in.