Realtor
What Does A Realtor Do?
Realtors help people to buy, sell, or rent property. A realtor must work along with a broker.
How Do I Become A Realtor?
A high school diploma or equivalent is required. An individual must also take one or a series of real estate courses and complete a licensure exam in order to work in this field.
What is the Average Salary For A Realtor?
High – 125,000
Median – 50,000
Low – 25,000
What Courses Should I Take To Become A Realtor?
- English – As much as possible!
- Communication
- Business
- Finance
- Real Estate
- Psychology
What Is The Work Environment For A Realtor?
Realtors typically work in real estate or leasing offices. About half of them are self-employed. Realtors spend some time in the office, but they will spend a lot of time showing properties to potential buyers. Evening and weekend work should be expected. Some realtors may only work part-time.
What Is The Future Outlook For A Realtor?
The job outlook for this position looks fair over the next 10 years, keeping in mind that geographical differences may exist. There will likely be a lot of competition for these jobs. It is fairly easy to get into this line of work, but it can be difficult for newcomers to be successful.
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Explore Careers, Labour Market Information, Government of Canada
