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    Becoming a Real Estate Agent
    Becoming a Real Estate Agent
    Becoming a Real Estate Agent
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    Becoming a Real Estate Agent

    By Wendy Patton

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    About this ebook

    Becoming a Real Estate Agent is a very rewarding and exciting career. If you are looking for a part or full time flexible position, and you like working with people, this could be just what you are looking for. This eBook will give you a good understanding of all the basics and point you in the right direction to becoming a licensed real estate agent. It also includes links to each state's requirements for becoming a licensed real estate agent.

    Here's what the book covers:
    * What To Expect as a Real Estate Agent
    - Things to be Aware of
    - Typical Real Estate Agent Activities
    - Getting Paid on Commission

    * What's Happening in the Real Estate Profession
    - Agent Numbers
    - Average Agent Income
    - Future Outlook

    * 3 Steps to Becoming a Real Estate Agent
    - Step 1: Choose Your Brokerage Firm
    - Step 2: Get Your Pre-Licensing Education
    - Step 3: Pass the Exam to Get Your License

    * Becoming a Real Estate Investor
    - Types of Real Estate Investing
    - Learning About Real Estate Investing

    * Terms of the Trade
    LanguageEnglish
    PublishereBookIt.com
    Release dateApr 26, 2016
    ISBN9781456608682
    Becoming a Real Estate Agent

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      It’s a little brief, but she explains things very simply. A great starting point before digging into more complex books.
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      Good book to read. Simple and straight to the point. I look forward to reading more of your books.

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    Becoming a Real Estate Agent - Wendy Patton

    What to expect as a real estate agent

    The real estate business can be very profitable. In a short period of time, you can be earning your way to success. In order to obtain a license, you can take courses online, via correspondence or at a local real estate school. The courses must be accredited by the state in which the license is granted.

    Practically anyone can become a real estate agent. If you are outgoing, you may be more ideally suited for real estate. Being a real estate agent involves meeting people, interacting and building relationships.

    Things to be aware of

    • Real estate agents often work evenings and weekends when home sellers and buyers are usually available.

    • Although the hours may be long and irregular, most agents have the freedom to determine their own schedule.

    • Although getting licensed may be relatively easy, beginning agents often face competition from experienced agents.

    • Real estate is subject to economic conditions and factors such as interest rates. During economic decline, real estate activity and demand for real estate agents may fall.

    • Real estate agents need to be sensitive to the fact that the purchase or sale of a home or investment property is one of the most complex and significant financial events in peoples’ lives. Consequently, patience is often required when dealing with people in this

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