2006-09-15 12:40:39 · 6 answers · asked by wondering 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
My dad is a real estate broker/investor. Agent is a really easy field to get into because all you need to do is 3 courses (in California). Once you have done these courses it is recommended to become a realtor. Realtor is just an association that gives you listing and what not for 1,000 bucks membership and requires an ethics course.
The problem of real estate is once you get in. There are a lot tricks you need to learn. You need to learn who wants to buy a house and who is bullshitting you. You need to be able to deal with the loan processors and all these other people. And lets admit it, finding someone that wants to buy a house is really hard. The job is NOT salary, so you'll have to be able to deal with not having if you don't sell anything for 1, 2, 6, 12 months. And because it is so easy to enter, there is a huge competition. From talking to my dad, I gather that it is better to be a loan officer if you are a beginner.
2006-09-15 12:57:26 · answer #1 · answered by Alucard 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dad's a real estate agent. Its not such a hard job to get into, and there isn't much schooling, except for a few courses. However, you need to be a good people person, and can't be impatient with buyers or sellers. The average price varies a lot. Some people easily make a few hundred grand a year, while others barely make 50 k
EDIT: Also, there are a bunch of real estate seminars. You should keep up to date, even after getting a realtor license. The more qualifications you have as a realtor, the more buyers and seller you will get. Two good qualifications are ePro and CRS. Its basically like having a better Real Estate "degree", although it usually only takes a month or two to get these qualifications.
Going to real estate seminars are key. Listening and learning from other very successful realtors will help you get better. One popular real estate agent is Floyd Wickman. Listen to some of his tapes/cd's for great advice and techniques.
2006-09-15 12:43:47 · answer #2 · answered by Manan T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, real estate just seemed so easy in these recent years because of low interest rates and the bubble. But as soon as the bubble pops, it would be really hard again. Good thing is that it doesn't require much schooling.
2006-09-15 14:11:17 · answer #3 · answered by yofatcat1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your Board of Realtors in your area because it is different in each state. I know where I live you need to take a test for your license and it usually costs around $2500 to get started in the business (that includes testing and your license).
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2006-09-17 12:55:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
almost no schooling and a lot of money to be made if your good
2006-09-15 12:48:06 · answer #6 · answered by flinch387 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋