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Real Estate

Northeast Florida is one of the country’s hottest real estate markets, so the region is constantly on the lookout for people who are looking to build a exciting career in real estate.

Industry Report

Industry Overview

In the Spotlight: Real Estate

Margaret Ceaser

Margaret Ceaser

Accounting
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty
Jillian Luce

Jillian Luce

Sales Counselor
KB Home
Riley Day

Riley Day

Real Estate Agent
Momentum Realty

Jacksonville is the fourth largest market in the state of Florida with approximately 1.5 million residents. It’s one of the fastest growing areas of the United States, ranking #2 in 2021 Migration Population Growth according to LinkedIn. Northeast Florida is also the hottest area for commercial growth according to JLL. All these trends point to a serious need talented professionals.

Some of the key jobs in Jacksonville are Agent, Capital Markets and Fundraising Associate,  Sales Office Manager, New Home Sales Associate, Luxury Specialist, Development Manager, Apartment Leasing Consultant, New Home Consultant and Online Sales Specialist.

Most jobs in the real estate field require a high school diploma or equivalent.  Others require some certifications or licensure. For example, to become a real estate agent in Florida, you must meet several requirements to qualify for associate, broker, or instructor depending on your career path. To become a broker, individuals must complete 24 months as an active sales associate for the past five years before applying for a brokerage license.  Understanding the process for each level of the real estate industry, as well as the necessary time and instruction requirements, is essential to achieving a fulfilling career in real estate.

Earn Up is here to help. You can review the Career Pathway on real estate so you can figure out where you are and where you need to go to have a fulfilling job in Jacksonville’s red hot industry.

Realtors have to be flexible and willing to adjust to market demands.

Linda LindenmoyerBerkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty, Broker/VP of Relocation Services

Real Estate is 100 percent a business. To be profitable, you must track numbers to avoid surprises.

Riley DayMomentum Realty, Real Estate Agent

Do it with your whole heart and for the right reasons. Be ready to learn on the go, lean on mentors and don’t be afraid to make mistakes.

Jillian LuceSales Counselor, KB Homes