Saim Umair

Mrs Mccledon

January 25 , 2024

Independent Career Study

EOL 4 : Article - “ Should You Become a Real Estate Agent”

Article Assessment

The article discusses the “recent rise in interest in real estate careers”, particularly in the

U.S., where there has been a 60% increase in people getting their real estate licenses from 2020

to 2021. The author, an experienced realtor, suggests that this trend is likely due to the job's

flexibility and autonomy, which have become more appealing in the aftermath of the global

pandemic and during the Great Resignation period. The article offers advice for those

considering a career in real estate, emphasizing the need to obtain a license, be financially

prepared for upfront costs, build strong relationships within the industry, develop a sales-oriented

mindset, and continuously upskill for long-term success. It concludes with guidance for

prospective real estate professionals, urging them to plan carefully and set realistic goals as they

enter the industry.

This article has motivated me to further pursue my interest in the real estate industry. I

feel indecisive as a person,and have little accountability from my family and peers.. Real estate

has its pros and cons, similar to any career, and I love getting along with others, networking with

them, but most importantly helping them. The article highlights the rise in agents, which raises a

bit of a concern but provides a motivefor me to make an impact on those around me that will

give me my name and reputation in the real estate industry. Connections are so vital, which I
have already begun, but reading the importance of the article encourgaes me to make even more

connections. One of my first concerns of the career was, why would someone choose me when

purchasing a home.However, after reading this article, I now think "if someone knows me, and if

I put myself out there, why wouldn't they trust me to assist them through the home buying

process. It's not just about networking with people, but the connections you make withinthe

industry. As stated and known prior, the field is designed to give you what you put into it.

In conclusion, real estate is something that I want to pursue as my career path, am

confident with my choice and would love to reap the benefits outlined in this article as I explore

this career choice. I would love to have real estate as a backbone throughout my life.
 Work Cited

Lapp, Tina. “Should You Become a Real Estate Agent?” Harvard Business Review, 7

October 2022, https://hbr.org/2022/10/should-you-become-a-real-estate-agent.

Accessed 25 January 2024.