Sales & Marketing
How to become a Real Estate Agent
From no experience: every step, how long it takes, and the credential it earns.
- Time to get there
- 3–6 months
- Typical pay
- $45k–$95k
- Starting from
- No experience
Pay is an estimate of typical US entry-level pay for this role and varies by state, employer and shift. The timeline assumes you are starting from no experience and includes any licence or programme legally required, not just course length.
See real estate agent jobs open nowThe route
Complete pre-licensing education
State-mandated hours, typically 60–180 depending where you are.
Course that covers thisHow to Get Your Real Estate License FastUdemy · around $24.99Pass the state exam
National and state-specific sections, plus fingerprinting.
State real estate salesperson licence
Hang your licence with a brokerage
You cannot practise independently at first. Choose one that actually trains.
Survive the first year
Income is commission-only and slow to start. Budget for six months of nothing.
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Destination
Real Estate Agent
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