Think you might be interested in a career in Real Estate? Already have real estate or sales experience? This is a unique career field to consider - one in which you work for yourself and your actions and commitment determine your earnings potential. There are many facets to this business. It is much more than just a sales job. A successful real estate professional will be responsible for negotiations, contract writing, sales, customer service, marketing and networking. A real estate agent must be a motivated self starter, outgoing, organized, determined, diligent, responsible, ethical and optimistic. A real estate career involves working with clients and other real estate professionals, as well as property managers, tenants, pest control people, gardeners, housekeepers, lenders, surveyors and attorneys. This is a job that requires you to be a "people person." This is a job that allows scheduling flexibility, and may also require working on weekends, evenings, holidays and on vacation. This is a job that evolves with technology and changes with law and politics. This is a career that requires licensing and continuing education and demands lifelong learning through experience.

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