I worked as an Independent Contractor, which means I technically owned my own company, just worked under a broker. I am no longer in business, as I did not renew my license after 23 years in business. Real Estate is a broad field with many different opportunities. I preferred the mortgage end of the field because it was a faster process, I didn't have to hold open houses, and a lot of other things one has to do as a sales agent. I suggest persons interested in real estate get as much information and education as they can about real estate and the different types of jobs available; that if they specialize in sales, that they complete the Graduate in Real Estate course; I think it's called GRU, and, that in all they do, be fair and honest.