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Real Estate??

I live in KS and I want to get into real estate, but I dont really know much about it. How do you get started and where can you take the class online to become a licsensed agent? Is it a job that is based on complete commision or do you get hourly/salary pay as well? If so how much? If you are a real estate agent tell me about your job and where your from. How much do you make a month/year and how long have you been doing it? Is it hard? Thanks in advance.

Public Comments

1. first, you can take classes online, like at: http://www.realestateexpress.com/ or your local community college should have some classes. You work soley on commision and the amount of money you make depends on you. A successful agent is people person, a social butterfly and a great problem solver. My agent who works for me does so much business because she is constantly out socializing with friends and strangers. She takes care of people who give her leads and she takes care of her clients as well. She averages over 100k a year easy. I suggest your ultimate goal is to become a broker and keep all your commission for yourself. Also, don't think like an agent, keep your mind open to helping your clients and people. You might not make as much on a single transaction like other agents, but the referrals you get for solving problems and being understanding of other people's issues pays off more in the long run. Regards...
2. Join the real estate forum at http://www.homefindinginfo.com/realestateforum/default.asp You can post any question, and many agents from around the country will answer you and help you on your way. Don't forget to click subscribe...that way you will be notified by email when anyone posts an answer to one of your questions.