www.resumewriters.com | Reasonable pricing, standout writing, and an interview guarantee from the largest network of resume writers on the Internet (representing more than 5 dozen career fields and industries). Guaranteed interviews within 60 days. The BBB gives them an A+ rating.

Go to WEBSITE... or read our in-depth REVIEW.

www.greatresumesfast.com | Pricey, yes. But writing is "top shelf" from a team of HR Execs, Hiring Managers and former Recruiters, each detailed on the company's website. Expect an hour-long consultative phone session with your writer. Guaranteed interviews. The BBB gives them an A+.

Go to WEBSITE... or read our in-depth REVIEW.

What You'll Do: Real estate sales agents typically: advertise properties to be sold, give potential buyers advice on market value and reasonable offers, do research to gain an understanding of the local real estate market and pricing, hold open houses and other special events to promote properties, make offers to sellers on behalf of the buyers and negotiate deals, answer phone calls and prepare various technical documents, and give tours of properties for sale.

While you will probably have a designated office to handle paperwork and take calls, much of your time will be spent traveling to check out listings and meet with clients. It is common to work more than 40 hours per week and at odd hours of the day to accommodate the needs of your clients.

Succeeding at the job is based heavily on your communication and interpersonal skills. If you are outgoing, friendly, and convincing, you'll probably love your job and make a good living doing it.

Education and Training: Real estate sales agents must have a high school diploma in addition to a real estate license in order to work. Requirements for becoming licensed are different from state to state, but most expect that you are at least 18 years of age, pass a background check, take and successfully pass a number of state-certified real estate courses, and pass a final exam. You are also expected to have at least one year of experience working in the real estate industry before getting licensed. Depending on where you live, you will have to renew your license every few years.

While having a high school diploma is mandatory, employers prefer agents who have college degrees. Many community colleges offer associate's degree programs or certificates in real estate, and some universities have four-year bachelor's degree programs in real estate. You will study subjects such as: business administration, finance, economics, accounting, marketing, real estate law and more.

The Future: The Real Estate Sales Agent profession is expected to grow at about 11% through 2020.

The Pay: Annual salaries for Real Estate Sales Agents in the U.S. range from $25,500 to $161,800, with the average median annual wage hitting $39,100 in 2012 as per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

 Back To Top