{"id":37061,"date":"2020-03-10T11:17:59","date_gmt":"2020-03-10T15:17:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bhgrealestateblog.com\/?p=37061"},"modified":"2024-12-30T11:03:22","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T16:03:22","slug":"what-is-it-like-to-be-a-real-estate-agent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bhgrecareer.com\/bebetterblog\/what-is-it-like-to-be-a-real-estate-agent\/","title":{"rendered":"Get the Facts! What Is It Like to Be a Real Estate Agent?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The real estate agents on television\nalways seem to be incredibly busy and prosperous as they whisk people through\nluxury homes for sale. While this scenario is possible, it is not the typical\nday of an average agent. If you dream of showing houses and making big money,\nit\u2019s time to get the facts. What is it like to be a real estate agent today? Find\nout now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Investment Required <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Investments of time, money, and effort\nare required to become a real estate agent. Someone who wants to be an agent\nmust pay for the pre-licensing course and complete the required number of hours\nof coursework. There are also state fees for taking the licensing exam and\ngetting the license. Agents typically must work under a real estate broker as\nindependent contractors who are responsible for paying their own taxes. Plus,\nagents also need to cover marketing costs such as business cards, open houses,\nand promotional brochures for new listings. The old saying about spending money\nto make money is true when it comes to becoming a successful real estate agent.\nBetter Homes and Gardens\u00ae Real Estate affiliated\nagents have access to a wide <a href=\"https:\/\/greenhouse.bhgre.com\/content\/BHGRE\/en\/content\/marketing\/Marketing_Overview.html\">range of marketing\ntools<\/a>\nto help boost sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flexibility and Balance As an Agent <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The appeal of working for yourself is a\ndriving force for many people who want to be agents. A flexible schedule makes\nit possible to fit other responsibilities into the day without the pre-approval\nof a boss. It also means making difficult choices. For example, an agent may be\nfaced with attending a closing for a high-profile client to going to a child\u2019s\nband concert. Agents are continually striving to achieve a work-life balance\nthat allows them to be profitable and still enjoy the freedom of working for themselves.\nAnother benefit is agents write their own paychecks. An agent who is willing to\nput in time and effort can earn a good income. With clients\u2019 schedules in mind,\nthis often means working evenings and weekends \u2013 the time many people want to\nbe unwinding at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Working on Commission <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Agents must adjust to receiving\ncommission checks rather than a weekly paycheck. The commission is paid when an\nagent closes a deal, which can take months. Realistically, an agent can work\nfor a few weeks or months without receiving a paycheck. If the deal falls\nthrough, the agent does not get paid. On the other hand, agents who <a href=\"https:\/\/bhgrealestateblog.com\/luxury-real-estate-agent\/\">sell luxury homes<\/a> can earn a large\ncommission for an equivalent amount of work. The nature of earning commission\ncan be unpredictable, and agents must plan for their expenses accordingly. Some\nagents work part-time jobs while others learn to save money until the next\ncommission check is drawn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Being an Agent Isn\u2019t Easy <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Real estate agents have the benefits of\nbeing professionals who can have a rewarding career for years to come \u2013 but\nit\u2019s not easy. It takes ongoing work to stay connected with past clients and\nattract new ones. Agents need to drum up business to remain profitable by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>marketing homes for sale<\/li><li>promoting themselves<\/li><li>making phone calls<\/li><li>replying to texts and emails<\/li><li>tracking listings and writing listings<\/li><li>scheduling appointments<\/li><li>updating social media, blogs, and website<\/li><li>preparing comparative market analysis (CMA) reports\nand budget reports<\/li><li>attending open houses<\/li><li>networking with other professionals at seminars and\nlocally<\/li><li>providing customer service to clients<\/li><li>following up on leads<\/li><li>completing and submitting real estate documents <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>An agent might be in the middle of\nwriting a blog or marketing a home when a key client calls to see a house. Top\nagents effectively shift priorities to maximize every opportunity as it arises.\nMany complete additional courses to become a real estate broker or\nappraiser to diversify their income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">People Who Need People <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Agents spend much of their time working\nwith clients and other people involved in the process. Working directly with\npeople requires patience and the ability to compromise. Agents must be calm\nwhen clients are indecisive. And clients expect expert answers when they ask an\nagent questions about the process. Agents may show dozens of homes to a client\nwho decides not to move, which means earning nothing for the time they spent.\nSometimes an agent must share the commission with others, such as a listing\nbroker or buyer\u2019s agent or broker. Profitable agents are always gracious and\nunderstanding, realizing they might work with these people again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Master Many Skills<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A real estate agent does more than list,\nshow, and rent properties. Modern agents must be well-versed in market trends,\npromotions, SEO, writing, communications, lead generation, and branding to get\nnoticed in a competitive marketplace. Agents must also know how to run a\nbusiness, maintain databases, and establish an organizational system to ensure\nno leads fall through the cracks. It can take months or years for agents to\nhone these essential business skills, and practice is the key to success.\n\nWhat\nis it like to be a real estate agent working for a leading real estate broker? For\nthose who don\u2019t give up after the first year, it becomes a rewarding and\nenjoyable career. Agents are often integrated into their neighborhoods and\nknown as local authorities. An agent who can connect with people, stay on top\nof real estate news, and help others has a greater earning potential.\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get the facts now! 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