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says Stark. “Success in this business can be extremely difficult national certification exam before becoming a provisional bro-
for some. However, for the people who are a good fit, work ker. Once fully licensed, agents can begin working with buyer
hard, love what they do, and utilize the proper tools and tech- and seller clients or with owners as a property manager. Ac-
niques, this business can be very rewarding.” cording to Lawing, “To be a good broker, you must also be
a counselor, educator, and interior design consultant. You’re
There are various reasons people choose to become a real es- dealing with transactions with lots of moving parts, all while
tate agent. Some individuals are seeking a career that will give managing clients’ expectations and emotions regarding the ac-
them flexibility and the potential for a good income, some want quisition, or sale, or management of a personal element: their
to work an additional part-time job to supplement their income, home.” Clients rely on the agent’s knowledge and expertise so
while others want to change their career entirely. “I have had they can protect them as they maneuver through transactions.
students from their late teens and early twenties to students in “It is a tremendous responsibility, but it is also very gratifying
their 80s,” says Lawing. But over the years, Lawing has said to help them achieve their goals.,” Lawing said.
the students taking the class are younger.
Skipper states the RCC course was great and the instructor,
RCC was excited to bring back the Real Estate Course. “As Sara Lawing, was very knowledgeable on subject. “It is very
RCC grows, we are offering more classes and trying to diverse enriching to help clients find their dream home, and it has been
our portfolio. This means bringing back some classes that one of the most incredible journeys. The joy and satisfaction of
were offered in the past and looking for new ones to meet the helping clients find the home of their dreams is phenomenal,”
needs of the community, and they don’t have to go away from says Skipper.
the county to get their needs met,” says Jamie Collins, Direc-
tor, NCWorks Customized Training at RCC. The next Real Estate course at RCC will begin in January. For
more information or to register for the class, contact Jamie
Once students complete the course, they must pass a state and Collins at 910-272-3404 or visit www.robeson.edu.

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