So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent? Here's Where to Start.

Thinking About Becoming a Real Estate Agent?

Maybe you've considered getting your real estate license but have no idea where to start.

How long does it take? What does it cost? Can you keep your current job while getting started? And once you pass the exam, how do you actually find clients and make money?

Those are exactly the questions we're going to answer.

Join Jake Sweitzer, REALTOR® and Associate Broker with Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland, for a free, in-person conversation about what it really takes to start a career in real estate.

This isn't a presentation promising you'll make six figures in your first year. We're going to talk about the opportunities, the challenges, and the things people often wish they'd known before getting licensed.

What We'll Cover

1. How to get your Maryland real estate license

The education requirements, licensing exam, application process, and what to expect along the way.

2. What getting started actually costs

Pre-licensing education, application expenses, brokerage fees, professional memberships, and other startup costs to plan for.

3. What your first year might look like

How agents find clients, how commissions work, and why building a real estate business requires more than passing an exam.

4. Choosing the right brokerage

What to look for in training, mentorship, broker support, technology, and office culture.

5. Getting started while working another job

We'll discuss the practical considerations of building a real estate business while balancing other responsibilities.

Who Should Attend?

• Anyone considering a career change into real estate.
• People curious about getting licensed in Maryland.
• Students currently taking pre-licensing classes.
• Newly licensed agents looking to better understand their options.
• Anyone who wants an honest picture of the profession before investing time and money.

Meet Your Host

Jake Sweitzer | REALTOR® & Associate Broker

Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland

Jake has worked in Maryland residential real estate for approximately ten years, helping buyers and sellers navigate the process while also teaching and supporting other agents.

He believes people considering real estate deserve honest answers about what the profession involves, including the challenges, costs, and opportunities.

Event Details

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:00–7:00 PM

Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland | Millersville, MD

Admission: FREE

You'll have the opportunity to ask questions, meet people in the industry, and learn more about resources available to help you get started.

There's no requirement to be licensed, enrolled in a course, or ready to join a brokerage.

Just bring your questions and a little curiosity.

Reserve your free seat. We look forward to meeting you!