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Avg. salary range
$74k–$77k
across regions
Hours / Day
8
Days / Week
6
working days
About this career
A real estate agent helps people buy, sell, or rent homes and other properties. They work with clients to find properties that fit their needs and budget, schedule showings, and guide them through the buying or selling process. Real estate agents also help set prices, advertise homes, and explain contracts and paperwork. Their goal is to help clients make smart decisions about property. Real estate agents spend a lot of time communicating with people, visiting properties, and staying up to date on the housing market. They often work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet with clients. To become a real estate agent, a person usually needs to complete training courses, pass a licensing exam, and continue learning about the industry. This career is a good fit for students who enjoy working with people, sales, problem-solving, and business.
Career Level
What you'll need
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Attention To Detail
Do you often notice things that other people miss? Are you able to complete a project with few or no mistakes?
Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Organization
Are you able to keep clutter to a minimum? Can you keep track of lots of different information?
Research
Are you able to easily collect information? Do you quickly identify higher priority information?
Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
Education & Training
High School Diploma
A high school diploma is a North American academic qualification awarded upon high school graduation. The high school diploma is typically studied for over the course of four years, from Grade 9 to Grade 12.
Compensation
Spokane
Washington
Low
$58,400
Average
$73,900
High
$83,700
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
6 on · 1 off per cycle
Schedules can vary widely or become sporadic depending on location or client demand. Total working hours average between 30 to 50 hours per week.
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$75,667
Overall Rank
95th
out of 199 careers
In Business & Marketing
12th
out of 17 careers
Salary distribution
Rankings are based on average salary data across all careers in our database. Individual earnings may vary.
