Future of the Real Estate Agent?

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Hello everyone, I'm in need of some guidance. I'm currently a junior (16) in high school, and I've been considering becoming a real estate agent.

For me, being a real estate agent would be the perfect career:

- I just love real estate

- I would get to interact with those in my community and form new relationships

- The income is scalable, and how hard and smart I work directly correlates to income

- I would get to create my own schedule to a certain degree

- Access to the MLS

Being a real estate agent would combine my two favorite things: real estate and selling. I know that it would be hard, especially at first, because of market saturation. But that isn't what is holding me back.

It is almost certain that the occupation will be a target of automation. We already see this becoming more the case. One day, the majority of home transactions might be completed without an agent representing either party. I highly doubt that all real estate brokers will lose their jobs. But the future seems very uncertain. Those who are able to adapt will be the ones who survive.

My questions are as follows:

1. Is it foolish to consider a career as a realtor at this time?

2. How can you adapt so that you aren't left out in the cold?

3. Will the need for a real estate agent be erased? (and if so, when?)

4. How will the roles of the real estate agent change in the future?

Thank you.