Message from Estelle Schutte, broker owner of EXplore Properties:

"Nationally, the attrition rate in real estate is rivaled only by that of the Insurance industry.  The vast majority of newcomers find the industry fiercely competitive and more difficult than they initially anticipated.  Many work at real estate for less than two years before deciding to find work in the industries not so challenging.  Others, like myself, sometimes find that real estate is their niche, and not only survive, but actually prosper.  I've had some trying times when I didn't think I was going to make it, but I think that like any other profession, persistence really does pay off. "