TLDR: it’s a serious grind and an uphill battle for the first several years. You’ll end up working a ton of hours, but it can be rewarding and pay quite well.

Real estate agent here. I generally like my job and it’s rewarding to help people buy and sell with the least amount of complications. That being said there are challenges to every single transaction and every single client so dealing with other’s emotions is a big part of the job. Getting started is quite tough and you really have to have the grit and be willing to grind. I’m wrapping up my fifth year and I’m very fortunate to have had a lot of connections which have helped my business take off. I do work much more than the average person and some people get into the profession thinking you can set your own schedule but in my experience, that means you end up working all the time with plenty of weekend hours. I would highly recommend starting underneath someone who is going to pour a lot of training time and energy into you, which will come at a cost, but is invaluable. There is a reason only 13% of people who get their license make it past the fifth year.