The Fork in the Road: Are You Interested in Real Estate or Committed to Making It Work?

There’s a moment in every real estate agent’s career—a fork in the road—where they have to decide:

• Is real estate something I fit into my life when it’s convenient?
• Or is it a career I’m actively building to shape my future?

It’s easy to be interested in real estate. The idea of setting your own schedule, the excitement of a big closing, the charm of beautifully staged homes—it all sounds appealing. But making a career out of real estate requires commitment. And the gap between the two is where many agents get stuck.

The Difference Between Interest and Commitment

• Interest says, I’ll give this a shot and see what happens.
• Commitment says, I will make this work, no matter what it takes.
• Interest shows up when things are going well.
• Commitment shows up even when it’s tough.
• Interest waits for opportunities.
• Commitment creates them.

Where Do You Stand? Take the Self-Assessment

If you’re unsure where you are in your real estate career, take this quick assessment. Answer honestly—there’s no right or wrong, just clarity. Use the scale below to rate each statement:

1 – Strongly Disagree 2 – Disagree 3 – Neutral 4 – Agree 5 – Strongly Agree

Self-Reflection Questions

1. I consistently prioritize real estate, even when it’s inconvenient.
2. I actively seek ways to grow my business instead of waiting for opportunities to come to me.
3. I am willing to do things outside of my comfort zone to build my career.
4. I see real estate as my primary profession, not just something I’m trying out.
5. I am willing to put in effort even when I don’t see immediate results.
6. I approach real estate with the mindset of an entrepreneur, not an employee.
7. I take responsibility for generating my own leads instead of relying on external sources.
8. I track my progress and adjust my approach when something isn’t working.
9. I am fully committed to improving my skills—marketing, negotiation, storytelling, and more.
10. I am willing to invest my own time and money into my business.

Scoring & Reflection

• 40-50: You are fully committed—real estate isn’t just something you do, it’s something you’re building your life around.
• 30-39: You’re leaning toward commitment, but there are areas where you may still be hesitating. What’s holding you back?
• 20-29: You’re interested, but you haven’t fully decided to make this work yet. Are you willing to take the next step?
• 10-19: Real estate might be something you enjoy, but right now, it’s not your priority. If that’s intentional, that’s okay—but if you want to succeed, you need to decide what’s next.

What’s Next?

If your score wasn’t where you wanted it to be, ask yourself:

• What’s stopping me from going all in?
• Do I see myself doing this five years from now?
• If I stay at my current level of effort, where will I be in a year?

For those who are all in, the next step is growth—getting strategic, sharpening skills, and accelerating success.

The best agents aren’t just interested in real estate. They’re committed to making it work. Which one are you?

Would love to hear your thoughts—where do you stand? Drop a comment or share this with someone who’s at their own fork in the road.