Do you think it's wise to take up classes to become a Real Estate Agent nowadays?

Question

I have a full time job right now and I'm thinking of a secondary income and I want to try Real estate to see if I can quit my boring job alltogether and be a full time on selling houses.

Answer 1

I'll say start with some real estate books. Head on to amazon and read some books on real estate. Just go for new york time best sellers. I am sure you will fid lot of info about real estate.

Second thing you can do is read blogs. There are lot of real estate people out there who maintain decent blogs. You can find ton of information out there.

Thirdly go to myspace , facebook and join real estate community . They will better help you out .

Here are some links to get you started in real estate

http://www.amazon.com/Real-Estate-Invest...

http://www.amazon.com/Journal-Complete-R...

http://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dads-Advisors...

http://www.amazon.com/Be-Real-Estate-Mil...

www.forallhouses.info

http://www.blogcatalog.com/search/real%2...

Also make sure , the blog should be from your country.

Answer 2

not if ull get the job right now cuz the market is down but who knows it could change in the future

Answer 3

If you're good it shouldn't matter.  But you should know that in order to even have a shot at making any money at it, you need to work at it full time.  

And remember, you have to be good.

Answer 4

yes it is wise............ there will always be a need for a person to sell property................. and despite what you've heard  with the market being soft  just makes it a buyers market and people are buying houses.

Answer 5

It  is  very  wise  if  you  really  want  to  sell  Real  State.....go  for  it........................... who  knows ,.... it   could   be    your  

wisest  decision  ever,............... break  a  leg.

Answer 6

In all 50 states you must have a real estate license to sell real estate, so that means you have to take the class and pass the test before you can sell real estate.  Real Estate is a lot of fun but it is HARD work.  In this market it is even harder.  It takes a lot of phone calls and follow up with people to sell homes.  You will also be your own boss with no one telling you what to do and when to do it.  Also, there are NO BENEFITS with real estate and there is NO steady income.  You are 100% commission based and you will have to pay for your own health insurance (unless you are on someone elses plan).  If you have the disipline to focus and do the tasks you need to do then real estate is right for you.

Answer 7

I guess if you have a job already, but I wouldn't quit your day job. Selling Real Estate is pretty hard, because the economy sucks because of George W. Bush (monkey boy). So, you maybe should be part time, but maybe you should wait until out economy gets better. You must like the idea of selling real estate. it is pretty fun. Good luck!