CHOOSING A CAREER IN REAL ESTATE

How do you know if a real estate career is right for you? If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are willing to do what it takes to gain the industry knowledge to be successful, real estate can be a very profitable career.

To find out if a real estate career is right for you, start by analyzing your skill set.

How would you rate your people skills?
If you are a people-person and enjoy creating and maintaining professional relationships, a career in real estate might be for you. Most successful real estate agents have high people skills.

How would you rate your sales skills?
If you’ve been told that you can sell ice to an Eskimo or have had previous success in a sales position, a career in real estate might be for you. Most successful real estate agents have very high sales skills.

How would you rate your communication skills?
If you consider yourself a good communicator and enjoy conversation, a career in real estate might be for you. Most successful real estate agents have high communication skills.

How would you rate your initiative?
If you are driven to succeed and are willing to do what it takes to get the job done, a career in real estate might be for you. Most successful real estate agents have a high initiative.

A career in real estate offers you great flexibility and allows you to work the schedule you desire. In fact, most real estate agents work anywhere from 20 to 70 hours per week depending on their business goals and level of current work.

Most real estate agents work on commission only although a few may earn a salary by working on a real estate team or for a real estate office.

If you think a real estate career is the right choice for you, the first step is to obtain your real estate license.

Getting Started on Earning Your License

Coastal Real Estate School offers pre-licensing education during the day and in the evening and we and can help you get your license fast. You find find information on upcoming courses here. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to give us a call at (910) 239-1439.