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Fact checked by Betsy Petrick A real estate agent helps people buy and sell real estate. A career as a real estate agent offers many rewards, but you must follow certain steps before becoming an agent ...

If you're considering a real estate career, plan to study before seeking your first customer. In every state, prospective real estate salespeople must take a basic real estate course. And all states ...