What kind of computer careers are out there for someone who is considering Real Estate?

Question

I will be starting on my Bachelor's of Science in Computer Information Systems soon and I just wanted to know what kinds of computer careers can you get in Real Estate other than a Business Programmer for Real Estate software. I am looking for options out there in computers. Mature people only!!!

Answer 1

You could be a specialist in setting up small business computer systems and networks (and maintaining them). You could work for a mortgage company or builder as a systems administrator (though firms big enough to have full time IT staff aren't all that common). My daughter works for a company that supplies new home builders with websites. All of the large real estate networks have internal systems and create websites for their agents.

Quite honestly if you are just beginning your education, let alone your career, your best bet is to keep a completely open mind as to what you will do after college. There are so many options that you may love that could escape your view if you pigeonhole yourself now.

Most of us are doing careers that have absolutely nothing to do with our college major. Life is constantly presenting new opportunities and you'll be happier if you're open to them.

My degree was in elecrical engineering. These days I make my living as a financial journalist, pr specialist and as owner of a social and outdoor adventure club. Over my career I've done semiconductor and computer sales, small business administration, technical writing, grocery store management, fashion design, office administration, VP of website development, content and software, publisher of one of the larger financil website, insurance agent and financial advisor.

And that's only to date! I change my careers as my interests change and to manage to keep a happy balance between my family and personal life, and my need to produce income in a way I find satisfying.

So...in summary..keep your options open, look for interesting internships during your college years so you can try out different fields without a commitment. Keep in mind that many careers today did not exist 10 or 20 years ago and there's every reason to believe there will be new opportunities down the road that we have yet to dream about.

Good luck.