/Real Estate Agent
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Freelance

Real Estate Agent

One deal = months of salary. No degree needed.

Earning range

ā‚¹20K ā€“ ā‚¹5L / month

Commission: 1ā€“2% of property value. On a ā‚¹50L apartment, that's ā‚¹50,000ā€“ā‚¹1L per deal. Close 2ā€“3 deals/month = ā‚¹1Lā€“ā‚¹3L.

Real Story

A 22-year-old from Bengaluru joined a real estate agency right after 12th. Within 2 years he went independent, specialised in rental properties near IT parks, and now earns ā‚¹2ā€“ā‚¹4L in good months through pure commission.

How to start

  1. 1Join an established agency first - learn the market for 1ā€“2 years
  2. 2Get RERA registration (mandatory for agents in most states)
  3. 3Specialise in one micro-market: one locality, one property type
  4. 4Post every deal and listing on Instagram and Facebook Marketplace

Real talk

ā€œReal estate is one of the only fields where a 22-year-old with no degree can out-earn an IIT graduate in 3 years - through relationships and hustle.ā€

Skills you need

Local area and pricing knowledgeClient relationship and trust-buildingNegotiation skillsSocial media listing and marketing

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