Becoming a Real Estate Agent
By Wendy Patton
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Here's what the book covers:
* What To Expect as a Real Estate Agent
- Things to be Aware of
- Typical Real Estate Agent Activities
- Getting Paid on Commission
* What's Happening in the Real Estate Profession
- Agent Numbers
- Average Agent Income
- Future Outlook
* 3 Steps to Becoming a Real Estate Agent
- Step 1: Choose Your Brokerage Firm
- Step 2: Get Your Pre-Licensing Education
- Step 3: Pass the Exam to Get Your License
* Becoming a Real Estate Investor
- Types of Real Estate Investing
- Learning About Real Estate Investing
* Terms of the Trade
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Good book to read. Simple and straight to the point. I look forward to reading more of your books.
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Becoming a Real Estate Agent - Wendy Patton
What to expect as a real estate agent
The real estate business can be very profitable. In a short period of time, you can be earning your way to success. In order to obtain a license, you can take courses online, via correspondence or at a local real estate school. The courses must be accredited by the state in which the license is granted.
Practically anyone can become a real estate agent. If you are outgoing, you may be more ideally suited for real estate. Being a real estate agent involves meeting people, interacting and building relationships.
Things to be aware of
• Real estate agents often work evenings and weekends when home sellers and buyers are usually available.
• Although the hours may be long and irregular, most agents have the freedom to determine their own schedule.
• Although getting licensed may be relatively easy, beginning agents often face competition from experienced agents.
• Real estate is subject to economic conditions and factors such as interest rates. During economic decline, real estate activity and demand for real estate agents may fall.
• Real estate agents need to be sensitive to the fact that the purchase or sale of a home or investment property is one of the most complex and significant financial events in peoples’ lives. Consequently, patience is often required when dealing with people in this