A real estate agent is responsible for listing, marketing, showing, and closing sales on homes. A real estate agent also represents prospective homebuyers by helping them identify listings for their needs, leading them in showings, and assisting in helping the buyers negotiate offers. Real estate agents may also help prospective renters find a new apartment. An entry-level real estate agent may work alongside a more tenured agent at first.
It’s not required to have a degree to become a real estate agent, though it’s a plus to have a degree in a related field. Hiring managers will be certain to look for candidates who have passed their real estate agent exam. Other certifications having to do with residential law, as well as experience in real estate or property management, will be attractive to potential hiring managers.
