I’m thinking of becoming a real estate agent.
The first thing you should do if you want to become a real estate agent is to check your local licensing requirements. Every US state requires that real estate agents have a license in order to operate the field. However, licensing requirements differ from state to state, which means getting a license can be much easier or much harder depending on where you live. Local requirements may also have a big impact on how costly it will be to get a license.
You can find guides covering licensing requirements for different states on sites like https://reagents.org/blog/. And once you learn what the local requirements are, the next step is to meet them, which may require some formal training, and will definitely require that you pass a licensing exam. Once that’s done, you’ll be ready to start looking for entry-level jobs in the industry. Keep in mind that your license will only be valid in the state that issued it, so it’s a good idea to check the local job market before committing to getting a license in that state.
