Should I Become a Real Estate Agent?

Assessing if a career in real estate is the right fit for you.

1. How comfortable are you with an income based entirely on commission?

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2. Do you have the savings to cover initial licensing and business costs?

3. How strong are your networking and sales skills?

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4. What specifically draws you to a career in real estate?

5. How well do you know the local housing market?

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6. Are you prepared to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends?

7. How confident are you in your negotiation abilities?

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8. Have you researched different real estate brokerages to potentially join?

9. How long could you financially support yourself while building your client base?

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10. What's your plan for marketing yourself and finding clients?