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Old 08-08-2006, 12:55 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hello,

I have been considering the real estate industry for a while now, and I believe I am in a part of my life where I could go full on at this dream. I have researched for a while now but I feel that the + & -'s can only come from real, working realtors! Any other tips to research or look into let me know! Thank you so much in advance!!
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Old 08-08-2006, 09:59 PM   #2 (permalink)
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plan on being broke for a long time.... and having to pour more into your buisness than you get out for awhile... with hard work and dedication not to mention sacrifice you will do well
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Old 08-09-2006, 11:43 AM   #3 (permalink)
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plan on being broke for a long time.... and having to pour more into your buisness than you get out for awhile... with hard work and dedication not to mention sacrifice you will do well
Even though what Thesa has mentioned is true for a lot of new real estate agents, this doesnt have to be your path. I would recommend finding a good producing team in your area and going to work for them.

This team should have a good local and internet market presence in your area. Your splits with these type teams will most likely be 50-50 but the knowledge you will gain will be very valuable. Not to mention you wont have to spend a lot of your own money to pull business.

Once you have reached a good comfort level financially after working with this team for 6-12 months then start to look to promote yourself through local marketing and begin the process of venturing out on your own.

One last piece of advice, DONT BE FOOLISH WITH YOUR MONEY!!! This is a big mistake a lot of new real estate agents make when they get in to the business. When someone sees a check for the first time of 10k, 15k or 20k they tend to go nuts and on a spending spree. Even though that is a nice paycheck in the overall scheme of our business that is chump change compared to the cost you will incur to properly promote yourself and listings marketing wise.

Hope this has helped a little and best of luck to you as a new real estate agent.
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Old 08-09-2006, 12:11 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Thankyou very much for your answers and hints!

I have a good friend that is a very good realtor and we are going to meet and talk more about the business. She is my idol in this industry, she has everything I want and more. Any more answers?!
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Old 08-10-2006, 02:43 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I just got my new dream job!!

I am now officially a receptionist for a realty company!! I go in tomorrow!! Weeeeeee!!
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Old 08-18-2006, 06:55 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Congrats Jessalyn,

How is the new job going?
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Old 08-18-2006, 07:39 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Thanks!

The job was tough at first because I got sick the same day I had the interview, and I got a call the next day and went in the next day after that, soooo I was sick as a darn dog but I got a little better with the weekend and I just learned everything sooo fast. Its been great!! Thanks for asking!
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Yes, it can be a tough industry, especially ones like the Las Vegas real estate market, or the CA one these days! You should plan on staying that way for a while, but eventually you will find your groove! Hang in there
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I think that focus and persiatence are key. Many people get into the real estate industry thinking that it will be easy money and that they will not have to work much. HA HA HA! You have to make real etate a job, just like any other
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