Obtaining a real estate license offers several opportunities to those wishing a career in the real estate field.  While real estate sales agents are the jobs most closely associated with licensure, there are several others that require a license in order to do business. 

Some examples include:

Property and Real Estate Managers

Property and real estate managers are required in some states to have real estate licenses, especially when real estate managers buy and sell property to manage or maintain.  These managers oversee the operation of commercial or residential properties that produce income.  These managers typically handle financial operations of the property, such as collecting rents, mortgages and taxes.  They also make payments of taxes, insurance premiums, payroll and maintenance bills.  Property or real estate managers may make reports to property owners, advertise open properties, negotiate contracts for services such as landscaping and janitorial work and check to ensure that properties are legally occupied and meeting all necessary county, city, state and national codes.

Community Association Managers

Community association managers do work similar to onsite property managers.  In some states, they are required to hold real estate licenses.  They collect monthly or quarterly assessments, negotiate with contractors, solve complaints and prepare financial statements and budgets.  They typically manage the daily affairs of a community location, meet with an elected board of directors, resolve legal disputes with owners, and maintain property.

Licensed Assistant

If you get your license but still want to ease into the business, a licensed real estate assistant position might be a perfect fit for you.  Having a license allows you to assist an agent in a greater capacity than an unlicensed assistant as you can show properties, write advertising copy, explain contracts, and help out with other tasks that an agent would perform.  The agent or broker can be relieved of more tasks this way.