What kind of degree would be best for a real estate agent?
Posted on May 28th, 2010 in Renting & Real Estate | 3 Comments »
blls2008 asked:
- I know a degree isn't necessarily needed, but what would be best? - What is a beginning salary like for a real estate agent?
Tempe Arizona Homes
- I know a degree isn't necessarily needed, but what would be best? - What is a beginning salary like for a real estate agent?
Tempe Arizona Homes
3 Responses
Real Estate Listing Riverside County
You don’t need a degree, but one in business would be best.
There is NO salary for a real estate agent. You need to have plenty of money up front, and I would recommend at least 6 months personal and business expenses in the bank. A real estate agent gets paid ONLY when a property closes and you get paid a commission. All of your expenses, advertising, office fees, car expenses, etc. come out of that. You are running your own business as an independent contractor.
Jacksonville Real Estate
It is always good to know what special skills you representation has that will help you out in your purchase or sale. Like any other business, real estate agents need that competitive edge that will show customers that they are the right choice.
Do you work alone or with a team? – This is a question where either response can have it’s positives and negatives. Agents that work with a team have the advantage of having more people around to assist you if things come up at odd hours or if you need answers quickly. However working with many people on the sale or purchase of a home can seem impersonal if the team does not operate seamlessly and communicate well. On the other hand, individual agents can give a customer more focused and personal attention if they are good at prioritizing their time. However it can be more difficult to contact just one person than it can be to contact a team.
What’s your marketing plan for my home sale? – This is a huge question and when selling a home it is one of the more important things that a seller will want to know. Marketing a home properly can drastically reduce the time that the home is listed and make the sale process much easier on the seller.
I would say the average salary of a real estate agent is in the $50,000 range. It is all commission based. Your pay rate structure is based completely on your real estate sales. Someone deciding to go into real estate should probably have some savings to weather those first few months before they make their first sale.
Maryland Real Estate
One of the most important things to remember when you want to have success in the real estate market is that you must choose the right real estate agent, someone who will represent your best interest with the utmost zeal and ability. This is especially important if you know very little about the entire real estate market.
Having a good real estate agent can make sure that you are getting the most out of your real estate experience. Unfortunately, not all real estate agents out there have the qualifications that you may need or may be seeking. In order to find the best and right real estate agent that will suit your needs in the real estate market, you must take a few factors into consideration before you choose a real estate that would represent you.