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RealOne · 05-19-2006, 10:17 PM

hi everyone.., im from atlanta..
i'll be starting r/e classes soon.., but i dont think they
will teach me anything from the real world.. so im hoping
u guys can provide insights to the business..

so.. to all the r/e agents out there.., pls provide some inputs..
lemme know from ur experience what i need to do as soon
i finish classes.. what tools i need.. n how to have a kick start..

thanks.. n remember.. im fresh off boat..

Jade456 · 05-20-2006, 02:45 AM

Your best bet would be to join a team with strong leadership and that provides training. Its very hard to start out on your own without any support. BUT be sure you interview a lot of teams before you decide to join one.

RealOne · 05-20-2006, 06:08 PM

thanks for ur input..
can u tell me what i should expect after joining a team..?
like will the team have my name listed and i just wait for clients
to call in? or do i need to advertise on my own?

Miami Beach Condos · 05-21-2006, 11:18 AM

If you join a good team they will probably teach you what you need to know. They should show you how to look for listings, how to operate on the internet, how to obtain information from forums like these, etc. If you are really wanting to make some money, I would not reccomend just sitting and waiting for buisness to come to you. I would tell you to take action, get your feet wet, ask questions and keep your ears and eyes open.

Las Vegas Real Estate · 05-21-2006, 02:36 PM

I agree with everyone's advice thus far. In my opinion, having worked here in the Las Vegas real estate market for many years, the best thing about joining a team is that they typically provoide you with business/leads, which is one of the hardest parts of the industry! By working those leads, you will gain experience, and that is the most important thing!

RealOne · 05-21-2006, 06:34 PM

where do u guys purchase/print a business card?
online or in a shop somewhere? im looking for the best deals..

im thinking of getting some business cards print out
ahead of time so i can start the r/e bizness as soon i get a license..
but then i dont know what to put on the card.. so i should wait
'til i join a team rite?

REMAX LV · 05-22-2006, 04:48 PM

You should wait untill you know your broker and team name so you do not have to change your cards. Just look for a local print or graphics shop and they should have some deals for your cards. It also depends if you want to get full color cards with a picture or just plain with your name.

Portland Real Estate · 05-22-2006, 09:41 PM

Zagnee. No point printing cards when you don't know what's needed on the card. If you want cheap printing, try Vistaprint. It's anon-line shop. A quality, yet still reasonably priced shop is called overnightprint. com

AngelinCA · 05-27-2006, 09:43 AM

I agree with waiting to sign with a broker before ordering business cards.. they will have a printer on account and you could save $ on setup fees

CanadianConnection · 05-27-2006, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RealOne

hi everyone.., im from atlanta..
i'll be starting r/e classes soon.., but i dont think they
will teach me anything from the real world.. so im hoping
u guys can provide insights to the business..

so.. to all the r/e agents out there.., pls provide some inputs..
lemme know from ur experience what i need to do as soon
i finish classes.. what tools i need.. n how to have a kick start..

thanks.. n remember.. im fresh off boat..

Atlanta, find a very good mentor and start going on presentations and in negotiations with him/her NOW! I had a great support of top agents when I first started and shadowed them, went and sat at thier Opens, asked them why they said that or this.... the course is text, real estate is real life.

Get out of the 'boat' and in the water--do it now!