Real estate is the ultimate work-hard, play-hard profession. Some of the most successful real estate agents can bring home hefty salaries and eventually build out their own brokerage and personal brand. Real estate is not easy, though; it can very easily tip the scale when it comes to work-life balance.
But for those who are self-starters and are invigorated by challenge, negotiation, and most importantly, helping others find buy, sell, or rent property, real estate can be a great career. While there is relatively little barrier to entry, real estate school is part of the early journey. Each state does have different requirements when it comes to how to get your real estate license, but Fortune has tried to make the process a little easier with our top picks for the best real estate schools for 2024.
