Real estate agents generally work in offices. Since
much information about properties is available over the Internet, some
agents choose to work from home. In either case, however, much of their time
is spent outside the office showing houses to buyers. Good real estate
agents also spend time away from the office finding out more about the
houses in their town that might one day be up for sale.
Agents often work more than 40 hours a week. They often work evenings or
weekends. This is because most buyers and sellers are free only at those
times.
Real estate agents must have a license from the State in which they work. To
get a license, a person must have graduated from high school. The person
must be at least 18 years old and pass a written test. In some States, a
person who wants to be a real estate agent must go to a special school for a
few months.
