Unless you have been living under a rock lately, you probably know that real estate is hot right now. Homes around the country are routinely selling for 20% or more over asking.
Income as a real estate agent heavily depends on your location. The number of hours worked per week will also influence income.
Agents that work 60+ hours could make more than $170K a year in some locations. Real estate brokers earn more, but let's hold that thought.
What real estate agents do
Agents help people buy and sell properties. Agents representing the seller (also called “listing agents”) will officially list the property for sale within the Multiple Listing Service, or MLS.
They may take pictures of the property to include in the listing, suggest improvements to boost the home’s value, stage the house and help the owner determine a good selling price.
Buyer’s agents help real estate buyers find a property to buy. They also interface directly with the listing agent with any questions or concerns the potential buyer may have.