The Hardest Things About Being a Real Estate Agent

Posted at 08:25hbyTait0 Comments 0 Likes Working in real estate is a fast-paced, exciting lifestyle. But for the vast majority of us, it is far from luxurious. There are real challenges to confront day to day. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the hardest.Irregular PayThere are ups and downs in real estate. It is a fact of life. Some months you are the king of the world. Other months you just barely scrape by. This makes it difficult to make plans for the future and set financial goals. One of the hardest things about being a real estate agent is smoothing your income so that it is consistent throughout the year. This requires discipline and rigorous budgeting. Some agents take second jobs. Neither is particularly glamorous.Marketing Uncompetitive PropertiesSome homes are in great condition, ready-to-sell as soon as they are listed. Some are not. This latter category can be a real challenge. Whether it’s because of the season, a down market, or simply the regular rotation of clien...