Also known as: Realtor, Property Agent, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Consultant
Your morning starts early, often before the sun, as you head to your home office in Phoenix. You grab coffee, open your laptop, and log into your CRM, checking emails and reviewing new MLS listings. There's an urgent text from a client about a property they love. You quickly prioritize follow-ups, then spend time researching recent comparable sales on Redfin to prepare for a listing presentation later today. Staying ahead of market trends is critical in this fast-paced industry, so you make notes for your meeting.
The job outlook for Real Estate Agents is stable through 2035. You can advance your career by gaining experience and pursuing further education to become a Real Estate Broker, managing your own agency, or specializing as a Real Estate Sales Manager or Commercial Property Manager.
Career ladder
Often before this role
Where it can lead
$45,000 - $83,000 per year
Estimated for US-wide average
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum educational requirement for this position
Based on job level & field
Real Estate
Bachelor • Business & Economics • 4 years
Business/Commerce, General
Bachelor • Business & Economics • 4 years
Business Administration
Bachelor • Business & Economics • 4 years
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Bachelor • Business & Economics • 4 years
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Bachelor • Business & Economics • 4 years
Advertising
Bachelor • Communication & Media • 4 years