How to become a real estate sales associate?

The qualifications you need to start working as a real estate sales associate include a license and knowledge of the real estate industry. Most employers accept applicants with a high school diploma, though some prefer applicants with an associate or bachelor's degree in business or a related subject. You start this career by earning a real estate agent's license from your state. Requirements vary, but you usually must take a course and pass an exam. You also need analytical abilities and negotiation skills for this job, and you must be familiar with your area's property market.