Fact checked by Betsy Petrick A real estate agent helps people buy and sell real estate. A career as a real estate agent offers many rewards, but you must follow certain steps before becoming an agent ...

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Now, if you are an aspiring REALTOR® or real estate agent as they are called, then one of the first steps to launching your career is to pass the state exam. Regardless of whether you are good at ...