Free Ebook "From Federal Service to Career Freedom" Helps Federal Professionals Transition to New Path to Income
DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / July 29, 2025 / For those who have spent their career in public service and are now seeking more freedom, financial control, purpose, or simply rethinking job security, The CE Shop is sharing a step-by-step guide to put those federal skills to work in a new career.
With four in-demand career paths -- real estate agent, home inspector, mortgage loan officer, or real estate property appraiser -- federal and public servant professionals already have aligned skills that support goals, schedule, and values applicable to the real estate industry. Federal professionals bring strengths like compliance, communication, organization, and negotiation. These skills translate directly into real estate, especially in client-facing, contract-driven roles. Add in the ability to set working hours and control income, the path in real estate can feel both familiar and full of possibility. The best part is that these careers offer income from $88,000 to $165,000 annually -- check out the stats here.
Get all the intel on why Federal professionals are a perfect fit for a role in the real estate industry and when visiting here, visitors also get the option of downloading a FREE step-by-step ebook created just for Federal professionals on why and how to make the career switch.
The Free Ebook, "From Federal Service to Career Freedom: Your Guide to Real Estate" from The CE Shop helps Federal professionals minimize the risk new career seekers face when leaping to a new career or finding success in a second or third career path.
While real estate roles require licensing, the pre-licensing costs are affordable, can be completed in weeks not years, and testing the waters is risk-free. If Federal professionals are curious about the real estate career that will fit them best, the Career Navigator Tool takes only 2 minutes and is free to try, as are the free trials offered for each of the different types of education provided by The CE Shop.
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The CE Shop is the leading provider of real estate education with online mortgage, real estate, home inspection, appraisal, and professional development courses available throughout the United States. The CE Shop produces quality education for professionals across the nation, whether they're veterans in their industry or looking to launch a new career. We believe the right education can truly make a difference. Visit TheCEShop.com to learn more.
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