Career questions tagged real-estate
How did you know that the career path you’re in right one for you and how did you work through if there were any uncertainties ?
I’m currently a sophomore in college majoring in real estate. I chose this major because I am interested in commercial real estate however, I’m unsure if im going the right route or just wasting my time when I can major in maybe Finance.
What a career in Real Estate looks like?
What is the future of a career in Real Estate ? I am considering majoring in Real Estate as part of my business degree, but I wonder if getting licensed is enough. What is really the difference between obtaining a license compared to a college degree in this field ?. Thank you.
What is the best way to get my name out there for a start-up side business?
I am a 31 year old individual returning to undergrad after a very long break. I want to begin a side business of real estate photography while I work on my degree, but I'm not entirely sure where to start. How do I get my name out there?
How can I balance being a full-time student with having a fulfilling social life? #Spring26
As a high school senior, I plan on attending a 2-year community college and obtaining a real estate license. Any tips, shortcuts, or habits I can use to manage my time as efficiently as possible? I want to balance my workload with enough free time for social interaction and opportunities to network outside of school.
For someone trying to break into finance with limited experience, what specific steps or habits helped you stand out early in your career? #Spring26
I am currently an undergraduate student interested in pursuing a career in finance, particularly in areas like wealth management or real estate. I have some basic knowledge of finance concepts, but I am still building my technical skills and practical experience. This summer, I will be completing an internship, and I am actively trying to prepare myself to make the most out of it. I am especially interested in understanding what I can do now—whether it’s specific skills to develop, habits to build, or ways to network effectively—that would help me differentiate myself from other students who may have more experience. I would really appreciate any advice based on your own early career experiences.
Does anyone have any tips on how to get real estate internships?
How can I get an internship or job at a real estate brokerage as a college student without a license? I really want to get an internship before I have my license so I can hopefully just go from an intern to having job there.
How can you be persistent with clients without displeasing them ?
As an aspiring real estate agent, I am positive that every "yes" or "no" from a client may not be in their best interest. I want to professionally handle bad judgement, while making sure their voice is heard.
What jobs could I do as a 16y to familiarize myself with real estate investing?
I want a job that will help me understand what real estate investing looks like and feels like any help would really be nice!
What are some things as a real estate agent that you would've done differently if you could go back in time??
I want to be a real estate agent when i am older and i want to know what to do and not do just incase. I want to know what kinds of mistakes you guys did the were rookie mistakes to spread awareness to the younger audience who also wants to become a real estate agent.
How can you start off young,get connections,and go into marketing,real estate ,investing,etc as a 17 year old about to be 18 ?
Any tips and advice would be wonderful!
what is the best way to enter the field of real estate law and is is a good career choice for a business law student?
i am a international economic and business law student looking to figure out the best possible career path which can combine business and law
How did the challenges faced while earning your accounting degree help you in your professional career? #fall25
I am a sophomore accounting student at a four-year university that has at times struggled with keeping up with my studies; however, I am very determined to earn my degree and work as an accountant in real estate.
As a freshman studying business with a focus on real estate and marketing, what high-impact skills or insider knowledge should I be developing now, beyond what college coursework typically covers, and what are the best ways to learn them early #Fall25?
I am in a real estate club already and have started networking. I am at the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder, and I've been surrounded by business by my parents my whole life, but want to learn things specific to real estate and marketing.
How did you get into real estate? Is it possible to do so without connections beforehand? How did you start your own firm?
I am a senior in high school. I want to start a couple small businesses before I go off to college. One day I would love to get into real estate because I want to work on my own time and have freedom to spend time with my family.
How do I land my first internship in my desired career?
How do I land my first real estate internship?, with no prior experience to industry?
What does a day look like as someone who is in human resources or real estate ?
I am currently in highschool and looking for what I want to do in my future is so much pressure and overwhelming. I just want more information on what these two majors have to offer.
What is a good major or background to have if you are planning on going into home loans or real estate #Fall25?
I am a college student who is going to school for business but am not sure if I should go into more of a math route if I plan on going into real estate
How will AI affect the future for real estate brokers?
What will come out of the future with AI applications for real estate brokers, sales associates, and sales in the future for real estate incase AI takes extreme innovation and intends to displace the future of real estate? Will we see a world in which AI generates layoffs in fields such as this, or will they reward existing workers such as myself to become more digitally-integrated, even when I am miles away from a listing? Please let me know, it fascinates me.
I’m not sure what I want to be when I grow, what job should I get and why?
I’m in 7th grade, and there’s a wide field of jobs where I’m from. What I’m most interesting in doing is real estate, but I’m not sure if my schedule will be the open, for vacations, spending time to myself ext.
how old can you start taking real estate classes?
i know you can't legally get your license till your 18, but do you also have to wait to take your classes as well?
Do I focus on making more connections in law or in real estate?
I'm currently a pre-law freshman at Grand Canyon University, and in the future, I plan on becoming a zoning attorney. Zoning attorney is a mix of both real estate and law, but I am not sure which field I should prioritize, or it should be an equal balance of both. #Spring25
What is one thing I should definitley know before joining the real-estate industry??
I plan on attending OSU in Stillwater and pursuing and Ag real-estate career. I am super excited, but I do think getting started in this field will be pretty difficult.
How useful do you think taking real estate as major or minor when going into college Is it a better idea to go with something more general like marketing or communications? #Spring25
I'm a senior in high school struggling on selecting what I want to study and major in. All I know is I enjoy talking to others and want to give back to the community through my future occupation. #Spring25
What are the startup costs for owning a real estate business?
I wanna start my own business.
How ways to build confidence and communication skills while I’m still in school, specifically college ?
I'm a high school senior, graduating soon. I have an interest in real estate and becoming a broker, but I get shy easily. I understand the connections are the most valuable part in any business but I am afraid I will struggle with meeting some.
What are some external programs outside of my school that I can participate or do to help break into a role in Private Equity Commercial Real Estate?
To add onto this I'm planning to get my real estate license (MA), and I have a spot at a firm will this help my chances for internship positions?
Should I consider getting my real estate license as a construction management student ?
I'm passionate about transforming neglected houses into quality homes. My goal is to buy, rebuild, and sell properties, creating value through design and smart construction. A real estate license could give me direct access to deals, deeper market insight, and more control over the process but I need to know if it’s the right move while I’m still in school. This decision could shape how I combine construction and real estate to build a hands on, impactful career.
What does a day in the life of a Real Estate broker look like?
What does a day in the life of a Real Estate broker look like? How do they start out and what is the average income per year for someone new to the field. Are there any tips you could give to someone starting out? Also what are recommended fields of study for a job like this.?