WHY PURSUE A CAREER IN REAL ESTATE
From reality shows to the White House, the real estate industry has the reputation of being a business where people can make millions of dollars, rub elbows with the wealthy elite, and create picture perfect happy endings for buyers and sellers.
Whole channels exist to show people what can happen when you put some money and some elbow grease into a dilapidated old house to give it character and new life.
IS THAT REALLY WHAT IT IS LIKE TO BE IN REAL ESTATE?
Well, like most things on TV, there are nuggets of truth surrounded by a lot of exaggeration, which is why we recommend our students take a more practical approach.
We find that our most successful students have some similarities that probably sound a lot like you: they are curious and like to learn new things, they like meeting new people, they aren’t afraid of rejection, they pay careful attention to detail, and they bring people together.
We have helped tens of thousands of students take the courses, study for the exams, and pass all their courses and license tests because these are the kind of people we want to work with – and we’re sure you do too.
CHOOSING A CAREER IN REAL ESTATE IS ULTIMATELY ONE OF THE MOST REWARDING MOVES YOU CAN MAKE.
WELL-EDUCATED
Real estate agents are well-educated in their fields. Real estate licensing is governed by each state – with specific requirements for examinations, registration, ongoing continuing education and ethics. The coursework is intense, rigorous, and incredibly useful. Real estate combines sales and marketing with practices and a keen understanding of legal terminology and real estate principles.
PROMINENT IN COMMUNITY
Real estate agents are prominent members of their communities. The industry enjoys a good reputation, for good reason. Agents work with the general public to provide much needed transactional advisory services. They are dedicated to the growth, improvement, and well-being of their local community and have the great satisfaction of helping people with what are generally the largest transactions of their lives.
INDUSTRY SPECIALIZATION
Real estate agents can specialize in a number of areas. General expertise of buying and selling can be tailored into very special niche property specializations. Interested in serving the seniors in your community? Want to specialize as a selling broker and showcase houses on the weekends? Prefer commercial real estate leasing? The options are endless, and though you start out learning the fundamentals, you can tailor your marketing and practice over time.
SUCCESSFUL & REWARDING
Real estate success is a reward for your investment of time and effort. Real estate, like any entrepreneurial sales-oriented business, requires an investment of time, energy, innovation, dedication, flexibility and money to keep you afloat while waiting for business to grow. Your potential for financial success is exponential, and largely tied to what you put into it.