Unemployment is the top concern of many Americans right now. Finding a career that can offer more than just an income; people want to find a career that can offer a future. With so many industries shipping jobs overseas to save money, there are a number of career paths that are not expected to fare well in the coming years. This adds a completely new twist when people are looking for a solid career choice. According to a report by CareerPlanner.com, real estate jobs are looking great for the future..
Real estate is considered to be a safe career choice in an unsettled economy. Although the housing market has taken some hits in the last few years, it is beginning to stabilize and experts anticipate a lot of growth in the next 5 to 10 years. Increasing business will require more professionals who have earned their real estate license.
A career in real estate is one that is safe from outsourcing. If you make a living as a real estate salesperson or broker, you will never lose your job because they have shipped your job to another country.
Not only is real estate one of the top careers of the future, it is also one of the easiest and most affordable career paths to get started in. The requirements will vary by state but generally, if you are at least 18 years old, a high school graduate, and have no undisclosed criminal history, then you are eligible.
The real estate course hours needed is also different depending on what state you live in. Some states require as little as 45 hours of real estate training while other states require more than 200 hours. No matter how many hours are necessary, the availability of online real estate schools makes completing them a breeze. The course work and exams are accessible 24/7.
The cost of getting a real estate license in any state will cost much less than a single semester of college courses. In fact, most of the time getting your real estate license will cost less than a single college course. Real estate is one of the very few career paths that will allow you to recoup the cost for your education and licensing in your first paycheck.
If you are looking for a career with amazing income-generating potential and unlimited possibilities for the future then look no further than a career in real estate.
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About David Goldstein — David Goldstein is an Owner and Founding Partner of Colibri Real Estate, LLC. which operates online education providers Colibri Real Estate, Insurance License Express and License Tutor. Follow him on Twitter.
