How Do You Pick A Career Path In Real Estate?
The real estate industry has many career paths. While most people may first think of real estate sales, there are many other opportunities that require a variety of analytical and social skills. Before choosing a career path, assess your skills and interests as well as the available educational opportunities in your area. Consider your interests. Are you interested in selling real estate? If so, would you prefer to sell residential or commercial properties? Are you interested in property management (making sure buildings and grounds are in acceptable condition)? Are you interested in helping people finance their properties (mortgage or construction lending)? Would you like to invest money in commercial or residential property? Would you like to develop a housing project or a commercial development such as a shopping center or an office park? Conversely, do any of these subjects seem boring or intimidateing? No matter how lucrative the field seems, you may not succeed if the work does n
