Advice on (i) whether to become and (ii) how to become a REAL ESTATE AGENT?

For those that know me, I’m a current paralegal looking for other career options besides law school. After much soul-searching I’ve been seriously considering taking a pre-certification real estate course—I’m good at and enjoy sales, negotiating, (money…,) networking, organization, understanding/explaining legal concepts, etc. I also love houses and “spaces” and also genuinely like, and want to help, people. I also work best when I’m “under the gun” and have control over my salary and success. Of course, this is just my theory on the matter. Are any of you flutherites current or former agents, and could you shed some light on this vocation—everything from current and future outlook, what it takes to succeed (and, who ends up failing), how interesting and fun the work is, and what the overall downsides are. For the second part of my question, I’d like to get personal anecdotes for how to get into the “biz.” Or perhaps why to stay far away from this biz. I’d be thankful for ANY advice, as I’m seriously days away from registering for this course. Thank you!