Starting a career in real estate is an exciting prospect. You’re drawn to the idea of being your own boss, setting your own hours, and having unlimited income potential. But before you dive in, it’s crucial to understand that becoming a real estate agent is like launching any new business: it requires an upfront investment. […]
If you watch reality TV, you might think being a real estate agent is all about lunch meetings, driving luxury cars, and effortlessly opening doors to multi-million dollar mansions. It looks glamorous, easy, and incredibly lucrative. But if you pull back the curtain, the reality is quite different. It is dynamic, yes. It is rewarding,
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Congratulations! You have passed your exams, your background check cleared, and you officially hold an Idaho real estate license. You have conquered the first mountain. Now, you are standing at the base of the next one: building your career. The very first decision you make as a licensed agent is often the most critical one.
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I needed something flexible. With two young children at home and my wife in school full-time, a standard 9-to-5 job was out of the question. I needed a career that would allow me to dictate my own schedule and be present for my family. Real estate offered that possibility. It was tough to get going,
When I decided to get my real estate license, life was already chaotic. My wife was attending college full-time, we had two toddlers at home, and I was working a full-time job. The only way to make it happen was by taking night classes to get my pre-license hours. It was a juggling act, but
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Over the years, I have seen many people join my company looking for a second or even third career. They come from all walks of life—teachers, corporate executives, stay-at-home parents—and many are over 40. I’ve had a front-row seat to their journeys, and I can tell you without hesitation that starting a real estate career
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I still remember walking into the testing center to take my Idaho real estate salesperson exam. I was nervous—everyone is—but I was also confident. Why? Because I had prepared. I passed that exam on my very first attempt. Later in my career, when I went for my broker’s license, I admit I wasn’t quite as
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I needed a career that was flexible. With two young children at home and my wife attending college full-time, a traditional 9-to-5 job wasn’t going to work. I was looking for a path that allowed me to set my own hours, be present for my family, and have control over my income. Real estate offered
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