You mean those whipper-snappers? Real estate was a second career for me, as well, after two decades in the corporate world and a brief retirement overseas.. I've run rings around those youngsters for 25 years and will continue to do so. 

Absolutely, put that gravitas to work for you!

 The average age of Realtors is something like 57 or 58.   

Older is smarter. A

Sure! Why not? It's all about mindset.

The wisdom of age adds a lot of advantages.

Yes, of course.  Just because someone is younger does not mean they are better by any means.  I would give you two pieces of advice, first and foremost put a plan in place. Plan your work schedule and plan your goals. Break them down by yearly, quarterly, monthly and finally weekly.  Lastly, decide where you want to spend your time. Focus on a community, a demographic or an area that you feel most confident.  Best of luck.

Oh, absolutely! In fact, I think it's best when you start out older - we're wiser and more in-tuned with what it takes to own a business...and run it profitably!

Good luck, Stephen!

The question is,  can THEY keep up with YOU????

I started real estate at 50, and didn't REALLY start (full time) until 52. In the last day, I put in two offers for two different clients, scheduled showings with two more clients for today/tomorrow, etc. Age is not a factor. Energy level, determination, focus, those are the important things.

Absolutely, if you are willing to do what it takes.

Definitely!

Absolutely, as long as you are healthy & motivated age is just a number!

Why not?

Good answers are here. I hope you find the best one. 

Great question and asnwers. Good luck. 

This is a re-entry industry. I was 42 when I started . . . if you are smart and resourceful, you can always be competitive.

Let's face it, kids are being turned out of colleges these days with fewer brain cells than when they started! LOLLLLLLL!

A little older than what or who?

If you can get around and learn the business ... age should not be a factor.

You can if you are able and want to.

Love the spunk in Nina Hollander's response...
Wishing you the best Stephen! 

Of course you can.

Have a business plan, manage your time, and prospect every day and you can compete with eveyone.

Close to half of the agents take it as last job. They are on the average 50s and I have seen folks in their 80s still sell homes.  Some is they have to others it is a passion. 

Of course you will find it very hard to compete with the young'ins.

It very difficult to convince folks a 90 year old can keep up with the demands of real estate like a 35 year old.

Or maybe you meant you are 37 and younger is 35. Then the reality is, there is no difference.

Then there's the other part....who is your ideal client?  Folks often prefer those who are like themselves.

ditto what Nina Hollander said, and apply your life experience and younger agents will wish they could compete with you. competence, not age, are the keys to the kingdom.

Real estate is a 2nd career for a majority of the people i know.  Get started and done t worry about the young-uns.  Plenty of business for everyone. 

It's not your age, but how must effort and work you put into it that matters.

YES because you have an advantage. Interviewing and managing agents, new, old, young and young at heart i see a pattern. Work ethic is being lost. You can work smarter using old and new school methods but have to work. Being on your phone 24 hours a day is not work but a waste of time in most cases. learning every aspect of real estate and not wanting to start at the top without any experience is a plus too. 

Of course!

Not sure what you consider a little older but if you have solid professional experience under you, you'll most likely zoom past younger agents and stay there.  Cheers to your success!

Age has nothing to do with it and if you do it right, you do not compete at all because they don't know your database; only you do.

Yes, but it is up tp you

Age is not a factor as long as yoiu are competent and energetic and have a great attitude.

maturity is sexy.

Yes I absolutely think you can! The only hindrance I have found is trying to keep up with technology!!

You bet, use that great comeback from Ronald Reagan. You've got life experience right?

I didn't start my career until I was a little older... (you know, twenty-five... ahem).... and having a little grey hair worked to my benefit.

It comes down to: if you know what you are talking about....of course factors like being presentable, available and having a love of people propel it along

Sure, use your previous experience to your advantage.

Of course you can.Find your niche. We all have something special we bring to the business. Don't be a copycat. Be yourself!

Yes! 

I started my 2nd career in real estate at 40, and doing quite well!  

Age is never an issue in this field. 

yes

Older is better Stephen Sorensen!

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Good Luck.

Stephen, many great responses.