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Occupational Outlook Handbook
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January 1, 1998
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Significant Points

Real estate sales positions should continue to be relatively easy to obtain due to the thousands of people who leave this occupation each year.

Real estate agents and brokers must be licensed in every State and in the District of Columbia.

Nature of the Work

The purchase or sale of a home or investment property is not only one of the most important financial events in peoples' lives, but one of the most complex transactions as well. As a result, people generally seek the help of real estate agents, brokers, and appraisers when trying to buy, sell, or establish a price for real estate.

Real estate agents and brokers have a thorough knowledge of the real estate market ...

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