Also called: Realtor, Real Estate Sales Agent
Helps people buy, sell, and rent homes and other property.
You show three houses to a nervous first-time buyer, write an offer, and negotiate with the seller's agent late into the night. Income comes from commissions, so it varies a lot.
BLS median roughly $56k; very wide range.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 0 years after high school. HS diploma plus pre-licensing course and state license.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Real Estate, Business.
Growing slowly. BLS projects slow growth; commission rules changed after 2024 lawsuits.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI writes listings, prices homes and matches buyers; showing houses, negotiating and guiding nervous clients stays human.
Classes: Personal finance, Business elective, Speech and debate, Marketing CTE class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 41-9022.
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