It’s hard being the new real estate agent in town. Especially when the success of your business is contingent upon a solid network. Here are three essential tips to build your network and become the top real estate agent in your new area. Setup Your Digital Network Before you even step foot in the new area you’re preparing […]
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For self-starters and good listeners, mid- life career change can sometimes lead to six-figure payoffs Few fields are as welcoming to midlife career changers as real estate. The National Association of Realtors says that the median age of its members is 52, and that only 5 percent report real estate as their first career. Thinking about making the
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More Americans are using real estate agents than ever before Yes, even Millennials More Americans are using real estate agents to buy and sell their home than ever before, even among the younger generations. A new Harris Insights housing consumer study, shows a full 90% of consumers use real estate agents to buy and sell their homes.
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Every November, we tend to take time to stop and reflect on the things we’re thankful for in our lives. We sit around our turkey feasts and list our family, our loved ones, our health and other material things we feel blessed to have. But how often do people say their jobs? Have you ever
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Before you commit to a new career in real estate, consider the job outlook and the housing industry as a whole. Real estate tends to run in cycles. At times, business is brisk, but sometimes sales of a commercial or residential property will be very slow for a year or two. So, is now a
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Treating clients well, even after the closing, can lead to more business and possibly a friend for life. In fact, 64 percent of sellers who used a real estate agent found those agents through a referral by friends or family, and 25 percent used the agent they previously worked with to buy or sell a
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If you’re thinking of pursuing a career in real estate, you’ll need to take numerous hours of real estate education from an accredited real estate school and pass a state licensing exam before you can start selling homes. The required number of hours and the course content may differ by state, but these qualifying education courses are
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1. Real estate agents love being their own boss. For many, nothing’s worse than a micromanaging boss lurking over your shoulder every day. When you choose a real estate career, you essentially are running your own small business. While you’ll likely have a broker you’ll have to answer to, the dynamic between broker and agent
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Thinking small in starting a real estate agent career is all about recognizing that you’re an independent contractor, and nobody will care as much about your business as you will – EVER. While you will start out licensed under someone as your broker, you may not stay that way. Or, if you do, you may change brokers. The
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You’ve completed the required training. You’ve successfully passed the tests and paid all of your fees. It’s finally time to begin your real estate career. But where do you begin? 1. Review The Laws First, check with your local real estate association for specific laws in your state. Although most states require realtors to work in
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