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- Agent Sales Representative at BiggerPockets
- Fort Collins, CO
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This sounds harsh but by the end of 2025...
This sounds harsh but by the end of 2025 I just wouldn't surprised if 80% (or really just the majority in general) of real estate agents active today are taken out of the business.
It's not because of the market, it's because of lack of adaptation.
I've been through the licensing process myself and honestly, it didn't teach a dang thing about how to be successful.
It didn't teach marketing, follow up, sales, nothing.
It just taught how to stay out of jail and paperwork.
You MUST adapt to the market if you're going to survive.
You cannot solve a problem with the same consciousness that created it.
You must see the world anew.
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I totally agree with you! Most people getting their real estate license these days probably just see the "success" stories on TikTok or those "get rich quick" shorts. They really have no idea what it's actually like to be in the business, and frankly, most are unqualified.
As for the licensing process itself, my take is that it's not really there to teach you the business. It's more about making sure you understand the rules of the game so you don't scam anyone. That way, if you do, you can be held accountable. Ultimately, it's nobody else's job to teach you how to be successful in real estate—that's all on you.