7 reasons to keep your New Year’s resolution to start your real estate career in 2019:
- The Employment Outlook for Real Estate Agents is on the Rise
According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of real estate brokers and sales agents is projected to grow 6 percent between 2016 and 2026. The recent recession drove many older, established agents out of the business. Now, as the housing market continues to recover in leaps and bounds, opportunities exist to stake a claim as a leader in your local real estate market. - Real Estate Careers Reward Tenacity and Commitment
The most successful real estate agents weren’t great the day they were licensed. They likely struggled for a while, but dedicated themselves to being exceptional. They became students of the business, as well as their local markets. Nobody said being a great real estate agent is easy. But if you are the kind of person who values hard work and cares deeply about doing a great job, a real estate career can be incredibly rewarding. - “Real Estate Agent” was named One of the Top 20 Business Jobs of 2018
U.S. News & World Report ranked “Real Estate Agent” as the 5th best sales and marketing job in the U.S. in 2018, citing above average opportunities for upward mobility and flexibility. - You Can Get Licensed Quickly and Relatively Affordably
Unlike a four-year degree, real estate licensing education can usually be completed in a matter of months. Education and exam fees are also considerably lower than the investment required to attend a traditional two- or four-year school. It’s among the quickest and most affordable professional careers to pursue. - You’ll make a Tangible Difference in People’s Lives
Real estate is an incredibly rewarding field. Buying a home is typically the single largest financial decision most people will ever make. Real estate agents play a direct role in helping clients navigate the sometimes overwhelming process of finding the perfect home to fit their needs. - Real Estate Agents are Happier than You
That’s right. A 2016 survey conducted by TINYpulse found that real estate agents were the second happiest group of professionals among the thirteen groups they surveyed. - Starting your Real Estate Career is a Life-Changing Resolution
Imagine December 31, 2019. You’ll once again be reflecting on the year behind you, and you’ll be planning for the year ahead. How good would it feel to know that 2019 was the year you stopped talking about making a career change, and actually did it? How good would it feel to know you were starting the next year in a position to build upon your established real estate business, instead of going back to work for someone else? You can have that feeling every year, but it’s up to you to make the move.
If you’ve long been considering earning your license, and you’re ready to put your own work ethic to work for you, pursuing a real estate career could be the best move you make in 2019.