So you want to become a real estate agent? You may be thinking about becoming a real estate agent for various reasons or you may already have your real estate license and are searching for a brokerage to sponsor you. This blog will provide a step by step guide on how to become a real estate agent in New York State and will offer tips on how to select the best real estate brokerage for you. No one decides they want to become a real estate agent solely for altruistic reasons. Instead, we all share one common interest - WE ALL WANT TO MAKE MORE MONEY ! A real estate agent has the ability to make lots of money. In fact, a real estate agent is in complete control over the amount of money that they make. This is primarily because a real estate agent is an independent contractor (rather than an employee) and therefore, the agent will be able to operate under their own control. A real estate agent decides when, where (within the state that their licensed), and how much time they dedicate t...