11 Reasons Why You Should Become a Real Estate Agent in 2025
The Benefits of Pursuing a Real Estate Career in 2025
The Benefits of Pursuing a Real Estate Career in 2025
Jacqueline Kyo Thomas
The past several years have been a real rollercoaster. And it may have you thinking, “Should I become a real estate agent in 2025?”
The answer is a resounding yes, but with an asterisk. Because let’s be honest: Not everyone’s cut out for a career in real estate. Some people start off strong but fizzle out quickly once they realize that real estate isn’t a reality TV show. It’s good money, but it’s not easy money. It’s hard work.
If you’re thinking of starting a new career as a real estate agent, here are some reasons why you should do it (and a few reasons why you shouldn’t).
When you become a real estate agent, you’re your own boss. Not only that, but you also become a small business owner. You have complete control over how your business operates. Becoming a real estate agent gives you access to the American Dream, i.e. the freedom to pursue success and prosperity.
As a small business owner, you have:
But with freedom comes responsibility. You won't have a boss looking over your shoulder and telling you when to work and what to do. You'll need to be disciplined and hard working to succeed.
Your real estate business can grow beyond a five- or six-figure income and not just provide for you, but also provide for your employees. While you can’t hire other agents until you get a broker’s license, you can hire an assistant to help you as your business grows.
You can also become a broker after three years as an agent (learn how to become a broker here). As a broker, you can hire employees to work as real estate salespeople and then you can take a different position in your company where you’re less hands-on, and more focused on growth.
There are a lot of directions you can go with your real estate business.
Real estate prices have continued to rise in 2025:
In the first two months of 2025, 4,765 single-family homes have sold in Massachusetts -- 7% more than during the same two months of 2024, The Warren Group said, and the median single-family home sale price has increased 5.5% on the same basis to stand at $580,000 year-to-date.
But these sky high prices are a double edged sword. Prices are high because inventories are low, though this has continued to get better in 2025:
The 10 percent year-to-date increase in sales may reflect an increase in inventory, potentially illustrating a loosening in the market," Norton said.
Not everyone wants or is able to attend college or grad school, and that's not a bad thing. College attendance shouldn't be the sole determinate of your future success.
Real estate agents don’t need to have a college degree. You do need to be 18 years old, have a social security number, complete the state-mandated course, pass the license test, and meet the other State mandated requirements.
Instead of going into debt that will take you years or even decades to climb out of, you can pursue a career in real estate for a fraction of the cost. Your education will be thorough but not all-consuming and give you what you need to satisfy the state's requirements for real estate salespeople.
The state of Massachusetts requires that, to become a licensed real estate agent, you must first take a 40-hour real estate course.
The good news is that these courses can be done at home.
Freedom Trail Realty School is the first board certified online real estate school for the state of Massachusetts. Our online courses are led by live instructors but can be streamed on demand so that you can take them at your convenience. While you can also take the course in person, we offer the online option if you need to complete the course on your own schedule.
You can take our real estate course on your desktop, phone, or tablet (without needing to download or install special software). There's never been an easier or more convenient way to become a licensed real estate agent.
Learn more about our online pre-licensing Massachusetts real estate course here.
And when it comes time to take the licensing test to actually get your license? Good news: You can take the license test online, too.
It’s hard to become an expert in a lot of careers, especially if you’re stuck in a corporate job. However, in real estate, you can become a respected authority. People will look to you for industry insight and you can give professional advice, not just to your clients, but also to media outlets who come to you with questions about real estate. You’ll be able to teach what you’ve learned and enjoy the respect that comes with it.
There’s no better feeling than helping someone accomplish a huge goal. By assisting your client in the purchase or sale of their home, you serve a huge and unforgettable role in this stage of their life. They’ll never forget it – or you.
Depending on your interests, real estate could be a fun career. Do you love all things home-related? Do you pop into open houses for fun? Do you enjoy watching HGTV? Real estate is a natural extension of that. When you become a real estate agent, you’ll spend a lot of your time in beautiful homes, especially if you’re in the luxury market. You’ll get a chance to tour different architectural styles on a regular basis and have the opportunity to turn your pastime into your paycheck.
Just watch out: Selling real estate is not like a reality TV show. Those shows downplay the amount of hard work agents have to do to make a sale. So while real estate might be fun, it's also a lot of hard work.
The most successful real estate agents are creative. You’re selling property, but the way that you sell it is what will determine your success.
This is why real estate demands creativity. You can be creative through how you:
If you want to be creative, you’ll have plenty of opportunities as a real estate salesperson.
Even after you graduate from real estate classes, you’ll continue to learn about the industry. In fact, you’ll never stop learning about real estate because there will always be new technologies, trends, and market data to discover. The most successful real estate agents are committed to continual self-improvement. If you love the idea of learning and constantly evolving into a better version of yourself, you’ll soar in real estate.
Do you like to solve problems?
For example, let’s say you’re working with a married couple who want completely different home styles. One loves the colonial style. The other says they must have a ranch. What will you do?
Does the idea of solving this problem energize you?
These are the types of dilemmas that real estate agents must overcome regularly. While discovering compromises may be maddening to some people, natural-born real estate agents love the challenge of solving complicated problems like these. If that sounds like you, you may have a successful future in real estate, and you should definitely give it a chance.
Not everyone has what it takes to be a real estate agent. If you don’t like people, if you don’t like homes, if you don't like doing research and preparation, if you aren't disciplined, and if you don’t like hard work, you probably don’t need to pursue a career in real estate. Remember that real estate is not quick money and you’re unlikely to become a millionaire, especially in your first year as an agent. However, your earning potential is unlimited. Your hustle and hard work are the only cap.
It’s also important to note that you’ll need to financially support yourself as you build your real estate business. Your broker won’t help you (remember they’re not your boss, you are). In fact, you may need to pay them a desk fee, depending on your arrangement.
In addition to paying your personal bills, you’ll may also need to pay for other expenses related to your business, such as:
Interested in Becoming a Real Estate Agent? What a great choice! If you meet all these requirements to become a Massachusetts real estate salesperson, you can start your pre-licensing course with Freedom Trail Realty School.
Learn more about our real estate pre-licensing course here. We'll see you in class (online)!