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With times tough and the crisis in both housing and a credit crunch, those who make their living in the housing industry can begin to wonder how they will make money. Many brokers and real estate agents, as well as mortgage professionals, are ready to quit on the weakness of the market. If you are among those who is contemplating quittting, here are a variety of suggestions that you might take advantage of to utilize your skills in real estate related fields while you weather the market crisis.

First, let's look at an "outside the box" idea: Get into a new field where you can use your sales and marketing skills to sell in a differemt, more lucrative environment. One such are is the burgeoning home business and direct sales industry. See below for one idea.

Let's take a look at some more conventional suggestions. There is plenty of scope for real estate agents, even when the market is depressed. Instead of concentrating on finding your next buyer or house to sell, check out what people are searching for online. People may be more interested in renting than buying, and even if the immediate commission is a lot less, handling rentals could give you a regular income and a network of possible clients once the market revives.

The internet provides brokers and agents with many ways to make money. A start-up on the internet will allow you to sell real estate and show your skills at running a small business. HUD foreclosures and short sales also provide opportunities to start new small businesses. You can get loans to start such small businesses without giving up your current job.

An economic recession creates opportunities for diversification. You could consider starting a small business alongside your current career, for example. Small business financing could be viewed as an alternative method for industry professionals to obtain loans. If you're in real estate, you could think about other services homeowners need, like home inspection or plumbing. Your small supplementary/complementary business would function whether there is a housing crisis or not.

The current economic climate is far more of an opportunity than a tragic event for those willing to take some chance. While many banks have made it more difficult to obtain a loans, there are still chances for one to secure small business financing, but you must first have some requisite knowledge and a successful business plan. Group together some real estate knowledge with your new business venture and you will find that there are endless successful possibilities for you!