Career Simulator and Personality Profile
If you are considering a career in real estate but have not committed yet, Skogman Realty offers two free assessments to help you understand how you would fit the profession.
Skogman Realty Personality Profile
A free personality test that takes approximately 8 minutes. It is interesting, fun, and unique, with immediate feedback reports available. The profile measures:
The Personality Profile measures:
- Sociability
- Assertiveness
- Achievement
- Dependability
- Emotional Resilience
Real Estate Career Simulator
An interactive tool for those not currently in real estate that previews real-life situations and challenges a real estate agent encounters. The Career Simulator takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes to complete and evaluates:
Skills evaluated:
- Building Rapport & Acquiring Information
- Listening & Comprehension
- Managing the Sales Process
- Closing Skills
Why Skogman Realty?
Skogman Realty is a family-owned real estate company serving the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City areas. Our team is comprised of successful, well-networked professionals, and we maximize agent potential through structured education, modern tools, and a collaborative culture. The six points below are what new agents most often tell us made the difference for them.
A Culture of Success
We believe in fostering a culture that supports and celebrates your achievements. Our team is a blend of experienced professionals and innovative minds, working together to build lasting real estate careers. We provide comprehensive training programs and current tools, and our collaborative environment encourages sharing knowledge and strategies, making every member an integral part of the team.
Agents and Growing
175+
Agent Success Rating
82%
in Sold Volume
$850M+
The Skogman Real Estate School
The Skogman Real Estate School teaches you the ins and outs of becoming a real estate agent and offers real-life scenarios to help you become the best. We also offer continuing education and other state-required certification courses throughout the year.
Real Estate Pre-License Class Details
The first step in starting your real estate career is to complete the Pre-License Class. This course will prepare you to take the state real estate exam.
60-Hour Real Estate Agent Pre-License Course
Cost: $500 (includes workbook and two pre-exams)
Schedule: Approximately four pre-license classes per year. Classes meet Monday and Wednesday, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to noon. For current class dates, contact Denise Miller at 319-631-2603 or denisemiller@skogman.com.
Location: Skogman Realty Downtown Office, 417 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.
Why Join Skogman?
Technology We Provide
The tools and technology we provide would cost an agent over $1,000 a month on their own. A few highlights from what Skogman Realty provides to every agent:
- Lead-focused IDX website
- Individual agent websites
- AI tools that identify patterns, customer intent, and recognize customer behavior
- Phone app for tracking client communication
- Open house app with automated connection to your CRM
- Accounts with G-Suite, Dotloop, and Showing Time
- Brokerage membership to Trendgraphix
- Intuitive CRM with secure, private database for your leads
- Automated search alerts and recurring market reports
- Contact timeline — tracks emails, texts, phone calls, and loops
- Text or call directly from the CRM or mobile app
- Generate seller CMAs
- Integrations with Zapier
- Pre-built smart drip campaigns for short-term and long-term lead nurturing
- Customizable campaign templates
- Gmail and Google Calendar connection
- Automated listing and marketing kits
- Behavioral insights and automation, automated articles and holiday posts
- BoldTrail flyer and postcard creator
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Skogman Realty agents are paid strictly on commission using our commission schedule. The harder you work and the more you sell, the more you earn. Your income potential is not capped.
Each sales associate is responsible for their own insurance. You have the choice to pick whichever carrier you would like, or you can use a spouse's insurance plan if that is an option.
Once you graduate from the Development Center, you are able to set your own hours. Keep in mind that much of your prospecting comes from holding open houses on Saturdays and Sundays, and a large portion of your hours will be working when it is convenient for your clients, which is usually after 5 p.m. and on the weekends.
The Skogman Real Estate School will give you all the tools you need to be successful in the real estate business, starting with the 60-hour Pre-License Class.
According to the National Association of Realtors, approximately 30% of Realtors succeed in the profession. At Skogman, graduates of the Development Center have an 82% success rate.
As an Independent Contractor, Skogman Realty does not withhold taxes. Many of your expenses are tax-deductible items, including your mileage. Most agents file quarterly tax returns, and everyone is encouraged to contact their personal tax advisor.
As soon as you get your license and are affiliated with a broker, you are ready to start selling.
Yes. There are monthly fees to be associated with the Cedar Rapids and/or Iowa City Association of Realtors. There is also a nominal Skogman Realty service fee.