Real Estate Jobs

Real estate jobs are relatively easy to come by, although they are met with challenges according to cycle of the housing and rental market. After the housing boom in the early 2000s, where real estate was selling at a rapid pace, the market has met with a decline in sales. Jobs in real estate are always subjected to this kind of volatility, but are always a necessary part of the real estate industry.

Real estate careers can be started with a high school diploma and real estate license. This written examination is passed after the prospective real estate agent has earned 30 to 90 hours of classroom time, which varies by state. A real estate broker’s license generally requires at least 60-90 hours in the classroom, along with 1-3 years of experience as a real estate agent.

Real estate agent jobs can be found at small companies or larger corporations, and vary greatly on scheduled hours and weekend work. This is ultimately a customer service position, so real estate agents generally work whenever the client needs them. Realtor jobs start out with the agent or broker researching properties to be sold. They then gain the listing and post it as a property for sale or rent. When a prospective client contacts them, they usually enter an exclusive agreement and show a series of properties according to price points, school districts, urban vs. rural settings and more.

When the perspective buyer decides on the property, the agent goes over the specifics of the contract closely and helps the buyer with routine inspections, including radon and termite. Agents may also act as a liaison with lawyers and loan officers as well. Once a property is sold, the real estate agent may earn a listing and property sales commission.

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