I feel like real estate agents make more money than me in Dubai, while I’m working a lot harder. Anyone considered leaving consulting and making the unconventional move into real estate?

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Please share how you would go about this?

You need to have savings to start. I’ve looked into it myself. Commission only roles are the norm. The commission rate for residential properties is around 2% to 3% of the total transaction value.

Indeed, you have to split the commission with your brokerage.

No way, forget is a red ocean, full of BS with low level skills... If you want to quit consulting there are tons of other opportunities

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