Your age is a factor, because in most states, you have to be at least eighteen; in others, twenty one is the minimum age.

You also have to fill out an application to become a real estate agent in your state. You can usually find these on the web site for the Real Estate Commission in your state.

In the majority of states, you will be required to take forty to fifty hours worth of courses in pre licensing subjects. You have to complete these successfully before you can get your license. Naturally, as well, there are fees to be paid in a number of areas.

Typically, you will also be assigned to a practicing broker before you get your license. In certain states you also have to complete some courses even after you have gotten your license.

First and foremost, you need to make sure that you understand what it takes to become a real estate agent – it is a tough business and you want to ensure that you have all of the skills to become on.  One skill that you absolutely have to possess is going to be ensuring that you are hardworking, have great work ethic and are all around a people person – that is just some of the skills that it takes!

You also have to make sure that you can work alone, as an individual but also be a team player and make sure that your persuasion skills and communication skills are fantastic … otherwise you might have some problems booking homes for you to sell and earn commission off of.