What is the most common reason people get into and/or quit the real estate business?
Strangely enough, the answer is the same: dealing with people. Many individuals love to get into real estate because they can meet many new people every week and help them get into homes. However, since buying a house is the biggest financial decision most people make, they can sometimes seem very irrational. It can be quite frustrating to work with a buyer for weeks and then see them decide not to buy at all or buy through someone else. Can you handle that type of thing without feeling personally rejected? Can you handle your finances in a way that you can afford to lose a commission when a buyer walks away? If you can, real estate could very well be the career for you. On the other hand, if your feelings get hurt easily and you have trouble handling money, you may want to look for a career with a bit more consistency to it.
