Yes, you need to do all that. If you don't want to, try working in a real estate office for a while in an administrative capacity and see if you like it. Perhaps you can sit with an agent at an open house, etc.
But real estate sales is REAL JOB. It is very involved, requires knowledge of real estate law, sales skills, and lots and lots of hours. I did it for 10 years. This is a tough market to start in. Plan on no money for at least 6 months, it's strictly commission. And if you are not willing to put in the time to become properly trained, do yourself a favor and find another line of work.
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