Real Estate Agents

Jobs

Find Jobs

ISEEK works in partnership with MinnesotaWorks to promote thousands of available jobs in Minnesota. Internship, apprenticeship, and volunteer opportunities are also posted here. Make sure you visit often as new jobs are posted daily.

Hiring Practices

When hiring beginning agents, employers prefer applicants who have a bachelor's degree. However, personality traits are just as important as academic background. Brokers look for agents who are pleasant, honest, and have a neat appearance. Knowledge of the local area is an asset.

When hiring experienced agents, employers require them to have their license. They also analyze agents' sales history.

Employers look for applicants who have tact and excellent people skills. They also look for applicants who are organized, detail-oriented, and have a good memory for names and places.

Advancement Opportunities

Real estate agents advance by getting more clients and selling more properties. They also advance by buying and selling more expensive properties. These forms of advancement usually mean agents receive higher wages.

Agents who work at large firms may become managers. Agents who earn their state broker's license may open their own offices. A few agents may become real estate appraisers and estimate the current market value of properties. Agents who enjoy dealing with financing may become loan agents and help buyers get mortgages. Some agents may become property managers and help people find properties to rent.

Job Title Examples

Real Estate Salesperson,  Tour Coordinator,  Broker Associate,  Sales Agent,  Realtor 

Similar Careers

Below are careers similar to Real Estate Agents you may be interested in reading about. If you are looking to broaden your job search, these careers require similar skills. Click on the names to link to their career profile.

Advertising Salespeople
Insurance Agents
Market Research Analysts
Property and Real Estate Managers
Public Relations Specialists
Route Salespeople
Sales Representatives
Securities Salespeople

Related Industries

Below are industries related to Real Estate Agents you may be interested in reading about. Employers in these industries typically hire Real Estate Agents. Click on the names to link to their industry profile.

Construction
Real Estate

Source: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and Minnesota Department of Education.