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Real Estate Agent
Business & FinanceYou'll show houses, negotiate offers, and hold open houses where nobody shows up. Income is 100% commission, so you eat what you kill. Some months you're flush, others you're questioning every life decision. But one good deal can change your year.
Salary Range
Low
$28k
Median
$52k
High
$120k
10-Year Growth
3%
US Workers
175K
Education
State real estate license (2-6 months of courses)
Environment
outdoor
Tools & Technical Skills
- ▸MLS (Multiple Listing Service) platforms
- ▸CRM software (Follow Up Boss, kvCORE)
- ▸Comparative market analysis (CMA)
- ▸Contract & legal document preparation
- ▸Professional photography & virtual tours
- ▸Digital marketing & social media ads
- ▸Transaction management systems
People & Mindset Skills
- ▸Negotiation
- ▸Communication
- ▸Self-motivation
- ▸Networking
- ▸Persistence
- ▸Customer service
Learn the skills
Courses and certifications to get you job-ready
CRM software (Follow Up Boss, kvCORE)
Digital marketing & social media ads
What you'll actually do
- 01Show properties to potential buyers
- 02Host open houses and generate leads
- 03Negotiate purchase offers and counteroffers
- 04Coordinate inspections, appraisals, and closing paperwork
- 05Cold call and network to find new clients
- 06Market listings with professional photos that make a 900 sq ft condo look like a palace
- 07Answer calls at 10 PM because buyers don't respect boundaries
Career Path
Where this role sits in the bigger picture — and where it can take you.
Licensed Real Estate Agent (New)
YOU ARE HEREEntry·0–2 yrs·State license + hustle
$20k–$45k
Experienced Agent / Top Producer
Mid-Career·2–5 yrs·Referral network + market expertise
$50k–$100k
Team Leader / Associate Broker
Senior·5–10 yrs·Team building + broker license
$100k–$200k
Broker/Owner / Real Estate Investor
Leadership·10+ yrs·Brokerage management + portfolio
$150k–$500k+
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