Great article on actual gross and net incomes of Realtor's. This really breaks many assumptions people have about the lifestyle and incomes feel to be true.
There's this perception out there that real estate agents are making money hand over fist.
It's understandable. Consider the average seller's experience: He might speak to the real estate agent a couple of times on the phone; then meet him or her in person at the initial listing presentation, when the real estate agent gets the listing; then have a few more phone calls over the next couple of months. And the next time he sees his agent, it's at the closing table and she's walking away with a check for tens of thousands of dollars. Plus, the real estate agent is usually dressed well, drives a nice car, and seems to be the picture of success. Full Article 
