Real Estate Classes

Real Estate agents assist clients in the process of buying, selling and investing in real estate. They help clients in the process of listing and researching properties. They advise and manage client contracts, interview prospective clients, and represent buyers. If you are interested in more information on a career in Real Estate,  simply choose a school below and request information on financial aid, tuition costs, course offerings, and much more.

Real Estate Classes
Real Estate Brokers often self employed
Is Real Estate right for me?
A career as a Real estate agent is growing more and more everyday. Because of the complexity of buying and selling houses, more and more people turn to a real estate agent for advice and help.

Real Estate Agents typical do the following:

  • Advertise and market services to attract buyers and sellers
  • Advise clients on market value, prices, loans, and other related information
  • Negotiate prices between both sellers and buyers
  • Prepare all legal documents between contracts, agreements, deeds, and price
  • List properties
  • Take potential buyers to look at properties

The median annual wage of real estate agents in 2010 was over $40,000. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $20,460, and the top 10 percent earned more than $95,220. Most of the wages and earnings for a Real estate agent come through commission of sales. Income varies due to market conditions, motivation of agent, and properties available.

Real Estate Agents must be licensed. Licensing requirements vary by state and must be renewed every couple of years. You must at least obtain your high school diploma or equivalent. Employment of real estate brokers and sales agents is expected to grow 11 percent from 2010 to 2020.

As the real estate market becomes more competitive, a background degree  in business, finance and law is preferred by many employers.  If you are interested in more information on a career in real estate,  simply choose a school below and request information on financial aid, tuition costs, course offerings, and much more.

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