Real Estate Agent
Become a Real Estate Agent
Overview of the real estate agent career: $56K median salary, commission-based income, pre-licensing education, and state exam info.
$56,320
Avg. Salary
420K+
Workforce
3%
Job Growth
4-12 weeks
Timeline
Quick Requirements Overview
Education
Pre-licensing courses (40-180 hours)
Timeline
4-12 weeks
Average Salary
$56,320
Job Growth
3%
Steps to Get Licensed
1
Complete pre-licensing education
40-180 hours depending on state.
2
Pass the state licensing exam
National + state portions.
3
Complete background check
State and FBI fingerprint check.
4
Find a sponsoring broker
Required to activate your license.
5
Submit license application
State real estate commission.
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