If you've been spending a lifetime looking for the right job, spend the next moments reading about the career of a lifetime!

Real estate sales can be a very lucrative and rewarding career. Real estate salespeople are typically independent contractors, and as a result, enjoy the freedom of being their own boss with the guidance and support of their broker or manager. As a real estate salesperson, you will have a great deal of flexibility, the opportunity to work with and meet many interesting people and enjoy a variety of activities in your work.

Your income potential is very high with many agents enjoying six figure incomes and actually employing assistants.

There is truly no such thing as a "stereotypical" image of a successful real estate agent. Successful agents come from all sorts of backgrounds, education and experience. Prior professions of some of the industries top producers include teachers, nurses, homemakers, engineers, bartenders, waitresses, bankers, etc. The key to your success in real estate is not so much in your past experiences, as it is your future plans.

• strong self esteem and confidence
• good communication skills (especially in listening)
• self motivation
• goal orientated
• excellent people skills
• very ethical, honest and fair