Designed to provide basic information on the major entry-level career fields in real estate, this document can be used as a reference manual for counselors and instructors. The manual contains general information about the following real estate careers: salesperson, sales manager, broker, land developer, property manager, appraiser, mortgage loan officer, counselor, and real estate careers in research and education. More specific information is included on the careers of salesperson, broker, appraiser, and property manager. This information covers the following: specific job responsibilities; working conditions and accompanying tools; employment prospects; hours and compensation; and educational preferences, training, and personality traits. Finally, the purposes, designations, and qualifications for membership are given for the various related professional organizations. (BM)