Pros:

• Getting licensed is fast and easy if you are motivated
• As a Real Estate Agent, you are your own boss!
•  There is potential to make a lot of money! 
• You get to make your own schedule
• You get to help people purchase their dream home
• There are no limits on how far you can go with your career

Cons: 

•  Real Estate is 100% Commission based, so there might be a month or two you go without a paycheck
•  Being a Real Estate Agent is a lot of work
•  You are helping people during the highest and lowest points of their lives