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Not only is the southern California-based office landlord the eighth publicly-traded REIT to change hands this year in roughly $20 billion worth of deals, but its also further evidence that institutional capital still has a voracious appetite for real estate. And December proved to be an especially active month for REIT mergers: Centerpoint Properties Trust was sold to a joint venture earlier this month for $2.4 billion.... More -- Ground Zero Waiting Game Dec 21, 2005 1:49 PM Four years after the 9-11 attacks, lower Manhattans office market is on the mend. But 7 World Trade Center, one of the first towers to rise along Ground Zero, is lagging behind the recovery with just 40,000 sq. ft. of its entire 1.7 million sq. ft. leased as of late December. The problem, say brokerage sources, are the above-market rents at 7 World Trade Center, which is being developed by Silverstein Properties and is slated for occupancy in March. ... More -- D.C. Hotel Property Sold Dec 21, 2005 10:57 AM LaSalle Hotel Properties has bought a downtown Washington, D.C. hotel for $44.6 million. The hotel REIT also plans to invest another $21 million into the Holiday Inn Downtown. ... More -- GE Buys Swedish Office Tower Dec 21, 2005 10:55 AM GE Commercial Finance Real Estate has bought the leasehold to Gta Ark, an office building located in downtown Stockholm. The purchase price amounts to roughly $57 million (U.S.). Approximately 28% of the property is leased to the Local Authority of Stockholm. This is the second office property that GE Commercial Finance Real Estate has acquired in Stockholm since last summer. ... More -- GE Lends To Investment Fund Operator Dec 21, 2005 10:54 AM GE Commercial Finance Real Estate has closed a $28.7 million transaction with HEI Hospitality for the HEI acquisition of the 250-room, full service Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport. ... 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More -- Property Fund Launched Dec 9, 2005 4:24 PM Henderson Global Investors has launched an open-ended, commingled real estate fund that will invest in a range property classes. The fund will chiefly buy apartment, retail, industrial and office properties located in select U.S. markets. Henderson Global Investors manages more than $10.1 billion in assets. ... More -- CB Richard Ellis and Trammell Crow Agree… The top 2 U.S. asset managers -- CB Richard Ellis and Trammell Crow -- have all moved to the Realm PAY Platform for Paper-Free A/P. Click here to discover why. The Best of the Best 2005 Oct 20, 2005 1:55 PM National Real Estate Investor presents its annual rankings of the leading commerical real estate companies. Intent on shedding its image as a highly fragmented industry, commercial real estate continues to experience a wave of consolidation. For industry veterans, it's like watching a game of PacMan. 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If your website is not real estate related please don't link to us. Real Estate Investing Site Map Real Estate Investing Courses | Latest Reviews A.D. Kessler A.D. Kessler is the publisher of "Creative Real Estate Magazine" and other real estate investing products and programs. Al Aiello Albert "Al" Aiello is a CPA and has written several tax courses for real estate investors. Alex Gurevich Alex Gurevich sells real estate investment information products on how to raise and use private money, and how to "Super Charge" your cash flow. Alan Cowgill Allen Cowgill is the author of a course on how to raise private money to fund your real estate investment deals. Barney Zick Bernard "Barney" Zick has written 19 home study courses about creative real estate investing. He is also the author of a negotiation book called "The Negotiating Paradox." Barry Grimes Barry Grimes has written a creative real estate investment eBook called "Real Estate Jobbing 101." Ben Innes-Ker Ben Innes-Ker has written a creative real estate investment eBook called "Motivated Seller Magnet." Bill Bronchick William "Bill" Bronchick is a real estate attorney who has authored several books and courses on real estate financing, asset protection and more. Bill Gatten Bill Gatten has authored several books on real estate investing and is the inventor of the "Equity Holding Land Trust(tm) System" -- the PACTrust (tm) and NEHTrust(tm). Brad Martineau Bradley "Brad" Martineau is the author of "The Complete System" a book of "No Money Down" strategies. Bruce Norris Bruce Norris is the author of the "Making Power Profits" real estate investment series. Bryan Wittenmyer Bryan Wittenmyer has authored several books on the subject of creative real estate investing and how to develop and manage cash flow streams. Carleton Sheets Carlton Sheets is probably responsible for teaching more people about real estate investing than any other person. He is the king of late-night infomercial gurus. Charlie & Randy France Charlie and Randy France are the "Get The Deed" people. Their creative real estate investing courses deal with buying and selling property "Subject To" or "Sub 2" the existing financing. Chuck Smith Chuck Smith is a retired cop who has written a real estate course on quick-turning houses. Claude Diamond Claude Diamond is a creative real estate investor who uses lease options. He also has a mentoring program for beginning real estate investors. Darius Barazandeh Darius Barazandeh is a real estate attorney. His creative real estate courses offer information on real estate investing in tax liens, asset protection and more. David Alexander David Alexander is an expert bandit sign advertiser and he teaches courses on beginning and advanced subject to investing. David Butler David Butler is the author of "Tin Can Alley." He specializes in mobile home investing and mobile home parks. David Lindahl David Lindahl wrote a real estate investing course called "Apartment House Riches." Dean Graziosi Dean Graziosi is the author of a real estate investing course called "Think A Little Different" which he sells through an infomercial. Diane Kennedy Diane Kennedy is a "Rich Dad" Advisor for Robert Kiyosaki. She is a tax accounting expert and has written a book called "Legal Tax Loopholes." Dolf De Roos Dolf De Roos is one of Robert Kiyosaki's "Rich Dad Advisors ."TM He also puts on real estate investment seminars. Dwan Bent Twyford & Sharon Restrepo Dwan & Sharon have written real estate investing books and courses on short sales, wholesaling, and foreclosures. Dyches Boddiford Dyches Boddiford has written several books on various creative real estate investing topics including mobile home investing and asset protection. Ed Garcia Ed Garcia instructs a real estate seminar with Terry Vaughan on how to get bank lines of credit to finance your real estate investments. Ernest Tew Ernest Tew has one of the brightest minds in creative real estate investing. His primaryspecialties are mobile home parks and asset protection. Gary DiGrazia Gary DiGrazia is the author of a real estate investing course on buying probate properties called "Diamond Farming." Gerhard Cronje Gerhard Cronje is the author of "Marketing To Attorneys". H. Roger Neal H. Roger Neal writes real estate investing books and courses on fast-flip and rehabbing junkers. Hal Roark Hal Roark has written a real estate investing course called "Landlording Secrets" which shows you how to properly use section 8. Heather Seitz Heather Seitz has written a real estate course on rehabbing. Hugh Bromma Hugh Bromma teaches real estate investors how to invest their self directed IRA's in real estate. Jack Miller Jack Miller is one of the countries leading experts in mobile home investing. Jay Decima Jay Decima offers real estate books and courses on buying and rehabbing "ugly houses." Jeff Beaubien Jeff Beaubien sells real estate investing courses on Lease Option and Lease Purchase strategies. Jeff Kaller Jeff Kaller is "Mr. Preforeclosure." He's has real estate investing courses and seminars on preforeclosure investing and short sales. Jeffrey Taylor Jeffrey Taylor is "Mr. Landlord" and teaches real estate investors how to become better and more efficient landlords . Jerry Hoganson Jerry Hoganson is known as Mr. Mobile Home. Jerry specializes in Mobile Home Parks and Mobile Home note investments. Jim Banks Jim Banks teaches creative real estate investing techniques on the subject of probate investing. Jimmy Napier Jimmy Napier has written several real estate investing books on the subjects of discounted mortgages, buying notes and creating "paper." Joe Brillante & Lou Castillo Joe Brillante & Lou Castillo a real estate investing book called "The A to Z startup kit. Joe Crump Joe Crump is the author of "Zero Down Real Estate Investing" and the publisher of "Real Estate Money Maker" newsletter. Joe Kaiser Joe Kaiser has done a variety of products on creative real estate investing. He has some very interesting & unique approaches to finding foreclosure deals. John (Cash) Locke John "Cash" Locke is a popular writer & of buying real estate "Subject To" and "Bird Dogging." John Beck John Beck can be seen on T.V. infomercials selling his tax lien investing course. John Behle John Behle is the author of "The Paper Game" which teaches real estate investors how tobuy, sell, and create notes. John Burley John Burley has developed a plethora of creative real estate investing courses geared toward building wealth. John Hyre John Hyre is a tax attorney, accountant and real estate investor. He has developed a bookkeeping course for real estate investors and a course on entities. John Schaub Johan Schaub sells real estate courses and seminars on "Making It Big On Little Deals". Schaub has been teaching creative real estate investing for many, many years. John T. Reed John T. Reed is the watch-dog of the real estate investing gurus. He also sells his own real estate investing courses. John Ulmer John Ulmer has written several creative real estate investing books and courses including a private lending course. Jon Richards Jon Richards is the publisher of "Noteworthy Newsletter" a creative real estate investing newsletter about buying discounted cash flows. Kathy Kennebrook Kathy Kennebrook is a Ron LeGrand student who created a marketing system to find motivated sellers. Kevin Myers Kevin Myers is the author of "Buy It, Fix It, Sell It, Profit." Myers has rehabbed numerous single family houses over his 25 year career. Kris Kirschner Kris Kirschner is the author of "The Auto Pilot System For Selling Houses." Lisa Moren Lisa Moren is the author of "Soup To Nuts Real Estate" which is a beginners guide to real estate investing. Lonnie Scruggs Lonnie Scruggs is the best selling author of the mobile home investing book "Deals On Wheels." Lou Vukas Lou Vukas is the author of a real estate investing eBook called"Real Estate Uncovered." Lou Brown Lou Brown is the self-proclaimed "King of Cash Flow." Brown offers real estate investing courses on both acquiring property as well as landlording. Marco Kozlowski Marco Kozlowski sells a real estate course called "Big Fat Checks" which teaches investors how to buy and sell high end luxury homes. Mark Sumpter Mark Sumpter is a real estate investor specializing in the area of short sales. Michael Carbonare Michael Carbonare sells a real estate investing course which specializes in Lease Purchase information. Mike King Mike King has written a real estate investing course and teaches boot camps on forbearances. Pete Youngs Pete Youngs created a real estate investing course called "Rehab 101." Peter Conti & David Finkle Sell courses on lease options, buying apartment buildings, negotiating and more. Very active on the seminar circuit. Ray Alcorn Ray Alcorn is the author of "The Deal Makers Guide To Mobile Home Parks." Ray Como Ray Como sells real estate investing courses on transaction engineering, advanced house-buying and marketing for motivated sellers. Richard Roop Richard Roop sells creative real estate investing courses on marketing and finding motivated sellers. Robert Allen Robert Allen has written several best selling real estate investing books including Nothing Down and The One Minute Millionaire. Robert Kiyosaki Robert Kiyosaki is the author of the "Rich Dad/Poor Dad" book series. Robert Kiyosaki also sells a course on creative real estate investing. Robert Shemin Robert Shemin is another real estate attorney and real estate investor who has created courses on both creative real estate investing & landlording. Robyn Thompson Robyn Thompson is most noted for her real estate investing course on buying and selling distressed properties or "ugly houses." She is also a Ron LeGrand student. Roger Dawson Roger Dawson is a negotiating expert. He is the author of "Secrets Of Power Negotiating." Ron Legrand Ron LeGrand is one of the best-known real estate investing gurus. He had authored several creative real estate books and courses on wholesaling, lease options, and buying pretty houses. Russ Whitney Russ Whitney is another name you might recognize from late-night infomercials. Russ Whitney sells real estate investing books and courses as well as seminars. Scott Britton Scott Britton is the publisher of "The University Of Real Estate Letter" as well as a couple of creative real estate investing courses. Scott Rister Scott Rister has authored several real estate investing products on wholesaling, marketing for motivated sellers and more. Scott Scheel Scott Scheel is a real estate investor who invests in commercial properties. He also conducts a commercial real estate investing bootcamp. Stacy Holder Stacy Holder sells a course on rehabbing and speaks for Robert Allen. Steve Cook Steve Cook is an active real estate investor who has written courses on how to Wholesale & Rehab houses. Ted Thomas Ted Thomas teaches real estate investors how to invest in tax liens. Terry Vaughan Terry Vaughan is the author of the creative real estate investing book "Paper Into Gold." Tim Randle Tim Randle is a creative real estate investor who sells a course on how to buy real estate "Subject To", or "Sub 2" as it's also called. Vena Jones-Cox Vena Jones-Cox is the author of home study courses on basic real estate investing, wholesaling, deal-finding, selling on lease/options, and creative finance. Wade Cook Wade Cook is a best selling author of several real estate investing books as well as books on trading stocks. Wendy Patton Wendy Patton is the author of a real estate investing course on lease options. William Tingle William Tingle has written a real estate investing course on buying properties "Subect To" or "Sub 2" the existing financing. William Tingle is an active real estate investor. Wright Thurston Wright Thurston has written several creative real estate investing courses including "Diamonds In The Rough" which teaches investors how to invest in multi-family rentals property. Real Estate Investing | Real Estate Investing Products | Real Estate Investing Links | Real Estate Investing Site Map | Contact Us © 2003-2005 RealEstateCourseReviews.com™ • All Rights Reserved. No part of this web site may be reproduced electronically or otherwise without express written permission Loading Page...

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Real estate brokers and sales agents Skip Navigation Links Latest Numbers U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook www.bls.gov Search the Handbook BLS Home | OOH Home | Frequently Asked Questions | A-Z Index | Contact Us Printer-friendly version ( HTML ) -- PDF ) -- Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents Nature of the Work Working Conditions Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement Employment Job Outlook Earnings Related Occupations Sources of Additional Information Significant Points Real estate brokers and sales agents often work evenings and weekends and usually are on call to suit the needs of clients. A license is required in every State and the District of Columbia. Although gaining a job may be relatively easy, beginning workers may face competition fromwell-established, more experienced agents and brokers in obtaining listings and in closing an adequate number of sales. Employment is sensitive to swings in the economy, especially interest rates; during periodsof declining economic activity and increasing interest rates, the volume of sales and the resultingdemand for sales workers fall. Nature of the Work [ About this section ] Back to Top One of the most complex and significant financial events in peoples lives is the purchase or sale of a home or investment property. Because of this complexity and significance, people typically seek the help of real estate brokers and sales agents when buying or selling real estate. Real estate brokers and sales agents have a thorough knowledge of the real estate market in their communities. They know which neighborhoods will best fit clients needs and budgets. They are familiar with local zoning and tax laws and know where to obtain financing. Agents and brokers also act as intermediaries in price negotiations between buyers and sellers. Real estate agents usually are independent sales workers who provide their services to a licensed real estate broker on a contract basis. In return, the broker pays the agent a portion of the commission earned from the agents sale of the property. Brokers are independent businesspeople who sell real estate owned by others; they also may rent or manage properties for a fee. When selling real estate, brokers arrange for title searches and for meetings between buyers and sellers during which the details of the transactions are agreed upon and the new owners take possession of the property. A broker may help to arrange favorable financing from a lender for the prospective buyer; often, this makes the difference between success and failure in closing a sale. In some cases, brokers and agents assume primary responsibility for closing sales; in others, lawyers or lenders do. Brokers supervise agents who may have many of the same job duties. Brokers also supervise their own offices, advertise properties, and handle other business matters. Some combine other types of work, such as selling insurance or practicing law, with their real estate business. Besides making sales, agents and brokers must have properties to sell. Consequently, they spend a significant amount of time obtaining listings—agreements by owners to place properties for sale with the firm. When listing a property for sale, agents and brokers compare the listed property with similar properties that recently sold, in order to determine a competitive market price for the property. Once the property is sold, both the agent who sold it and the agent who obtained the listing receive a portion of the commission. Thus, agents who sell a property that they themselves have listed can increase their commission. Most real estate brokers and sales agents sell residential property. A small number—usually employed in large or specialized firms—sell commercial, industrial, agricultural, or other types of real estate. Every specialty requires knowledge of that particular type of property and clientele. Selling or leasing business property requires an understanding of leasing practices, business trends, and the location of the property. Agents who sell or lease industrial properties must know about the regions transportation, utilities, and labor supply. Whatever the type of property, the agent or broker must know how to meet the clients particular requirements. Before showing residential properties to potential buyers, agents meet with them to get a feeling for the type of home the buyers would like. In this prequalifying phase, the agent determines how much the buyers can afford to spend. In addition, the agent and the buyer usually sign a loyalty contract which states that the agent will be the only one to show houses to buyers. An agent or broker then generates lists of properties for sale, their location and description, and available sources of financing. In some cases, agents and brokers use computers to give buyers a virtual tour of properties in which they are interested. With a computer, buyers can view interior and exterior images or floor plans without leaving the real estate office. Agents may meet several times with prospective buyers to discuss and visit available properties. Agents identify and emphasize the most pertinent selling points. To a young family looking for a house, they may emphasize the convenient floor plan, the areas low crime rate, and the proximity to schools and shopping centers. To a potential investor, they may point out the tax advantages of owning a rental property and the ease of finding a renter. If bargaining over price becomes necessary, agents must follow their clients instructions carefully and may have to present counteroffers in order to get the best possible price. Once both parties have signed the contract, the real estate broker or agent must make sure that all special terms of the contract are met before the closing date. For example, the agent must make sure that the mandated and agreed-upon inspections, including that of the home and termite and radon inspections, take place. Also, if the seller agrees to any repairs, the broker or agent must see that they are made. Increasingly, brokers and agents are handling environmental problems as well, by making sure that the properties they sell meet environmental regulations. For example, they may be responsible for dealing with lead paint on the walls. While loan officers, attorneys, or other persons handle many details, the agent must ensure that they are carried out. Working Conditions [ About this section ] Back to Top Advances in telecommunications and the ability to retrieve data about properties over the Internet allow many real estate brokers and sales agents to work out of their homes instead of real estate offices. Even with this convenience, much of the time of these workers is spent away from their desks—showing properties to customers, analyzing properties for sale, meeting with prospective clients, or researching the state of the market. Agents and brokers often work more than a standard 40-hour week. They usually work evenings and weekends and are always on call to suit the needs of clients. Although the hours are long and frequently irregular, most agents and brokers have the freedom to determine their own schedule. Consequently, they can arrange their work so that they can have time off when they want it. Business usually is slower during the winter season. Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement [ About this section ] Back to Top In every State and the District of Columbia, real estate brokers and sales agents must be licensed. Prospective agents must be high school graduates, be at least 18 years old, and pass a written test. The examination—more comprehensive for brokers than for agents—includes questions on basic real estate transactions and laws affecting the sale of property. Most States require candidates for the general sales license to complete between 30 and 90 hours of classroom instruction. Those seeking a brokers license need between 60 and 90 hours of formal training and a specific amount of experience selling real estate, usually 1 to 3 years. Some States waive the experience requirements for the brokers license for applicants who have a bachelors degree in real estate. State licenses typically must be renewed every 1 or 2 years; usually, no examination needs to be taken. However, many States require continuing education for license renewals. Prospective agents and brokers should contact the real estate licensing commission of the State in which they wish to work in order to verify the exact licensing requirements. As real estate transactions have become more legally complex, many firms have turned to college graduates to fill positions. A large number of agents and brokers have some college training. College courses in real estate, finance, business administration, statistics, economics, law, and English are helpful. For those who intend to start their own company, business courses such as marketing and accounting are as significant as courses in real estate or finance. Personality traits are equally as important as ones academic background. Brokers look for applicants who possess a pleasant personality, are honest, and present a neat appearance. Maturity, good judgment, trustworthiness, and enthusiasm for the job are required in order to encourage prospective customers in this highly competitive field. Agents should be well organized, be detail oriented, and have a good memory for names, faces, and business particulars. Those interested in jobs as real estate agents often begin in their own communities. Their knowledge of local neighborhoods is a clear advantage. Under the direction of an experienced agent, beginners learn the practical aspects of the job, including the use of computers to locate or list available properties and identify sources of financing. Many firms offer formal training programs for both beginners and experienced agents. Larger firms usually offer more extensive programs than smaller firms. More than a thousand universities, colleges, and junior colleges offer courses in real estate. At some, a student can earn an associates or bachelors degree with a major in real estate; several offer advanced degrees. Many local real estate associations that are members of the National Association of Realtors sponsor courses covering the fundamentals and legal aspects of the field. Advanced courses in mortgage financing, property development and management, and other subjects also are available. Advancement opportunities for agents may take the form of higher rates of commission. As agents gain knowledge and expertise, they become more efficient in closing a greater number of transactions and increase their earnings. In many large firms, experienced agents can advance to sales manager or general manager. Persons who have received their brokers license may open their own offices. Others with experience and training in estimating property value may become real estate appraisers, and people familiar with operating and maintaining rental properties may become property managers. (See the Handbook statements on property, real estate, and community association managers ; and appraisers and assessors of real estate . ) Experienced agents and brokers with a thorough knowledge of business conditions and property values in their localities may enter mortgage financing or real estate investment counseling. Employment [ About this section ] Back to Top In 2004, real estate brokers and sales agents held about 460,000 jobs; real estate sales agents held approximately 24 percent of these jobs. Many worked part time, combining their real estate activities with other careers. About 6 out of 10 real estate agents and brokers were self-employed. Real estate is sold in all areas, but employment is concentrated in large urban areas and in rapidly growing communities. Most real estate firms are relatively small; indeed, some are one-person businesses. By contrast, some large real estate firms have several hundred agents operating out of numerous branch offices. Many brokers have franchise agreements with national or regional real estate organizations. Under this type of arrangement, the broker pays a fee in exchange for the privilege of using the more widely known name of the parent organization. Although franchised brokers often receive help in training sales staff and running their offices, they bear the ultimate responsibility for the success or failure of their firms. Real estate brokers and sales agents are older, on average, than most other workers. Historically, many homemakers and retired persons were attracted to real estate sales by the flexible and part-time work schedules characteristic of the field. These individuals could enter, leave, and later return to the occupation, depending on the strength of the real estate market, their family responsibilities, or other personal circumstances. Recently, however, the attractiveness of part-time real estate work has declined, as increasingly complex legal and technological requirements are raising startup costs associated with becoming an agent. Job Outlook [ About this section ] Back to Top Employment of real estate brokers and sales agents is expected to grow about as fast as average for all occupations through the year 2014, because of the increasing housing needs of a growing population, as well as the perception that real estate is a good investment. Relatively low interest rates should continue to stimulate sales of real estate, resulting in the need for more agents and brokers. In addition, a large number of job openings will arise each year from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or leave the labor force. However, job growth will be somewhat limited by the increasing use of technology, which is improving the productivity of agents and brokers. For example, prospective customers often can perform their own searches for properties that meet their criteria by accessing real estate information on the Internet. The increasing use of technology is likely to be more detrimental to part-time or temporary real estate agents than to full-time agents, because part-time agents generally are not able to compete with full-time agents who have invested in new technology. Changing legal requirements, such as disclosure laws, also may dissuade some who are not serious about practicing full time from continuing to work part time. This occupation is relatively easy to enter and is attractive because of its flexible working conditions; the high interest in, and familiarity with, local real estate markets that entrants often have; and the potential for high earnings. Therefore, although gaining a job as a real estate agent or broker may be relatively easy, beginning agents and brokers may face competition from their well-established, more experienced counterparts in obtaining listings and in closing an adequate number of sales. Well-trained, ambitious people who enjoy selling—particularly those with extensive social and business connections in their communities—should have the best chance for success. Employment of real estate brokers and sales agents often is sensitive to swings in the economy, especially interest rates. During periods of declining economic activity and increasing interest rates, the volume of sales and the resulting demand for sales workers falls. As a result, the earnings of agents and brokers decline, and many work fewer hours or leave the occupation altogether. Earnings [ About this section ] Back to Top The median annual earnings of salaried real estate sales agents, including commissions, were $35,670 in May 2004.The middle 50 percent earned between $23,500 and $58,110 a year.The lowest 10 percent earned less than $17,600, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $92,770.Median hourly earnings in the industries employing the largest number of real estate sales agents in May 2004 were as follows: Residential building construction $54,770 Offices of real estate agents and brokers 37,970 Activities related to real estate 32,460 Lessors of real estate 25,840 Median annual earnings of salaried real estate brokers, including commission, were $58,720in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $33,480 and $99,820 a year.Median annual earning of real estate brokers were $61,550 in offices of real estateagents and brokers and $44,920 in activities related to real estate. Commissions on sales are the main source of earnings of real estate agents and brokers.The rate of commission varies according to whatever the agent and broker agree on, the typeof property, and its value. The percentage paid on the sale of farm and commercialproperties or unimproved land is typically higher than the percentage paid for selling a home. Commissions may be divided among several agents and brokers. When the property issold, the broker or agent who obtained the listing usually shares the commission with thebroker or agent who made the sale and with the firm that employs each of them. Although anagents share varies greatly from one firm to another, often it is about half of the totalamount received by the firm. Agents who both list and sell a property maximize their commission. Income usually increases as an agent gains experience, but individual motivation,economic conditions, and the type and location of the property also affect earnings.Sales workers who are active in community organizations and in local real estate associationscan broaden their contacts and increase their earnings. A beginners earnings often areirregular, because a few weeks or even months may go by without a sale. Although some brokersallow an agent to draw against future earnings from a special account, the practice is notcommon with new employees. The beginner, therefore, should have enough money to live forabout 6 months or until commissions increase. Related Occupations [ About this section ] Back to Top Selling expensive items such as homes requires maturity, tact, and a sense of responsibility.Other sales workers who find these character traits important in their workinclude insurance sales agents ; retail salespersons ; sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing ; and securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents .Although not involving sales, the work of property, real estate, and community association managers ,as well as appraisers and assessors of real estate, requires an understanding of real estate. Sources of Additional Information [ About this section ] Back to Top Disclaimer: Links to non-BLS Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement. Information on licensing requirements for real estate brokers and sales agents is available from most local real estate organizations or from the State real estate commission or board. More information about opportunities in real estate is available on the Internet site of the following organization: National Association of Realtors. Internet: http://www.realtor.org OOH ONET Codes [ About this section ] Back to Top 41-9021.00, 41-9022.00 Suggested citation: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook , 2006-07 Edition , Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents , on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ ocos120.htm (visited December 29, 2005 ). 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