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In today's dynamic employment scene it is common for professionals to change careers during their working lives. Whether to seek fresh challenges, live a preferred lifestyle, or find a more personally satisfying line of work, more and more people are choosing new and different career paths. Sometimes experienced workers are forced to launch a new career due to the economic realities of a changing job market. The Field Guides to Finding a New Career provide essential tools in mapping out a path in some of today's most exciting industries. This book offers a step-by-step process for assessing your personal skills and experience and applying them to the field of real estate.

a self-assessment quiz to pinpoint your strongest skills and qualities

"Career Compasses" that identify key skills and qualities required

"You Are Here" tips for repurposing current skills and gaining new ones

"Landmarks" that address key issues for career changers in different age groups

Complete with interviews with industry professionals and lists of further resources and relevant trade organizations, the Field Guides to Finding a New Career: Real Estate is a must-have resource. Careers profiled include

Real Estate Agent

Property Manager

Landlord

Real Estate Developer

Builder

Urban Planner

Appraiser

Financial Analyst

Building Inspector

Introduction: Finding a New Career vii

How to Use This Book ix

Make the Most of Your Journey xi

Self-Assessment Quiz xv

Chapter 1 Real Estate Agent 1

Chapter 2 Property Manager 10

Chapter 3 Landlord 19

Chapter 4 Real Estate Developer 28

Chapter 5 Builder 37

Chapter 6 Urban Planner 46

Chapter 7 Appraiser 56

Chapter 8 Financial Analyst 66

Chapter 9 Building Inspector 75

Appendix A Going Solo: Starting Your Own Business 85

Appendix B Outfitting Yourself for Career Success 99

Index 111