Real Estate Agent
Helps families find their next home.
Strengths this career uses
This profile uses communication, empathy, leadership — add your child to compare it with their real signals.
Tour an open house together (just to look)
About 45 minutes. No special gear — just curiosity.
Videos for kids
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Communication
Real Estate Agent · communication in action
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Empathy
Real Estate Agent · empathy in action
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Leadership
Real Estate Agent · leadership in action
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What is it?
Real estate agents match buyers to homes, price properties, negotiate offers, and guide families through one of the biggest decisions of their life.
A typical day might include…
Morning email and MLS check, mid-morning showings, lunch with a lender, afternoon negotiation call, evening open-house prep.
They might…
- Tour and list homes
- Understand what a buyer really wants
- Negotiate offers and paperwork
- Market listings with photos and open houses
"I'm not selling houses — I'm helping people picture their next chapter."
— Local top agents
Helpful subjects
Pay range
$45k–$200k+ (US, 2024, commission)
Just one factor — not the point.
Gentle reminder
A door, not a destination. Many people change careers 5+ times.
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