There is almost no need for education to be a real estate agent. For how long can this job survive before becoming obsolete?
Who told you there is almost no need for education to be a real estate agent? Here in California, licensed real estate agents must provide every four years that they took continuing education in pricipals, practice and law in order to re-new their license. They also must prove education in these areas to become initially licensed as well. So where do you get your information in regards to this?
Not sure who told you that you don't need an education to be in real estate. However, in order to be successful, I have found that you need an understanding of: sales management marketing accounting finance construction land development law government regulations I have a BS in Marketing and an MBA. I use these skills everyday. In addition, to keep my license in 3 states, I have to take over 60 hours of education a year. Plus I need to continually keep up to date with the trends and new laws. I'm proud of my profession and make a very good living.
most states require a license, the course is tough, and the exam for the license is tougher. that's just to start and then you have to recert every so many yrs. which means continuing education. i have been in the field since 1997 and its a tough industry. turnover amongest new agents is probably 85-90% the first year. lots of folks do it part time as it takes a special person to be able to make a living at it. no education lol, you need to be an accountant, a psycologist, a marriage counselor, an attorney, a mortgage broker, a chauffer, a decorator, and most of all great with people. Most agents make less than 15,000 their first year and thats why they don't survive. check it out and maybe you will have a change of attitude the first time you read a sales contract, seller's disclosure, listing agreement, etc. this is a tough profession.
How long will they survive - for as long as there are car salesmen. Its not like we don't know how to buy cars (or houses), its just that the average American doesn't do it more than a couple times in there life - and like having someone to walk them through the process.
