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It's honestly a mixed bag. In many areas, inventory is still tight, interest rates are higher than they were a few years ago, and buyers are more cautious. That means deals can take longer, and competition among agents is fierce. However, people always need to move so there’s opportunity, especially if you’re proactive and willing to hustle. Getting a license is relatively straightforward, but building a client base and earning consistent income takes time. Many new agents don’t close a deal for several months, so having savings or a side income is crucial.
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How has it been lately woth the changes to the fee structures?
If I were to do real estate, it would be in commercial real estate. If you can float yourself for a year and get a role at a brokerage working in good segments, it’s my understanding it’s a path to very very good money
You get out of this career what you put in. It's going to take some time to build your clientele where you're selling houses monthly, but once you get there it's worth it. It's great because you're on your own time and don't have to report to an office everyday.