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Real estate brokers guide clients through the sale or purchase of property. Most real estate brokers own and operate a real estate company and have real estate sales agents working for them.

Imagine a career helping people with one of the most important financial decisions they ever will make. Buying a home can be one of the most exciting and overwhelming times in someone's life. Your clients will rely on your expertise for more than just finding or selling a home. You also will help them evaluate property, determine a fair sale or purchase price, explain financing options, and work through the details of contracts and negotiations.

Did you know?

According to the National Association of REALTORS® in 2003 Real estate brokers earned on average over $26,000 more per year than real estate sales agents – and only worked on average of 3 hours more per week.

According to the National Association of REALTORS®, nearly one-fourth of all REALTORS® had a gross personal income that exceeded $100,000 in 2002.

In 2005, the average home sale price grew 13% and the number of home sales grew by 5.3%.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the rate of home ownership in the United States has grown to 68%.

Real Estate is a growing business!

Look at the facts according to the US Department of Labor’s national statistics:

• Annual Earnings - $51,370
• Growth – 9.6%
• Annual Job Openings – 8,000
• Self-Employed – 59.6%
• 16.6 % work part-time