Ohio Real Estate Broker Career
Learn More About Real Estate Broker Opportunities
Most real estate brokers own and operate a real estate company and have real estate sales agents working for them.
Imagine a career helping people with one of the most important financial decisions they ever will make. Buying a home can be one of the most exciting and overwhelming times in someone's life. Your clients will rely on your expertise for more than just finding or selling a home. You also will help them evaluate property, determine a fair sale or purchase price, explain financing options, and work through the details of contracts and negotiations.
Did you know?
According to the National Association of REALTORS® in 2003 Real estate brokers earned on average over $26,000 more per year than real estate sales agents – and only worked on average of 3 hours more per week.
According to the National Association of REALTORS®, nearly one-fourth of all REALTORS® had a gross personal income that exceeded $100,000 in 2002.
In 2005, the average home sale price grew 13% and the number of home sales grew by 5.3%.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the rate of home ownership in the United States has grown to 68%.
Real Estate is a growing business!
Look at the facts according to the US Department of Labor’s national statistics:
- Annual Earnings - $51,370
- Growth - 9.6%
- Annual Job Openings - 8,000
- Self-Employed - 59.6%
- 16.6% work part-time