Also called: Managing Broker
A licensed real estate pro who can run their own office and supervise agents, in addition to selling homes.
You review contracts your agents wrote, help one handle a tricky inspection dispute, and show a house to your own client in the evening.
Commission-based; income swings with the housing market.
High school diploma, about 3 years after high school. High school diploma plus pre-licensing classes, agent experience and a broker license exam.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Real Estate, Business Administration.
Growing about average (about 2% over 10 years). Average growth.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI writes listings and handles paperwork; supervising agents and handling tricky disputes stays human.
Classes: Business elective, Personal finance, Speech and debate.
Official data: O*NET occupation 41-9021.
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