The financial benefits of being a real estate agent don’t come quickly. It takes time to build a clientele and to actually become profitable with an income that is steady. If you are looking to start a career in real estate you will want to make sure that you are financially secure so that you […]
You may think that after spending close to 100 hours in a real estate course, studying for and passing a state exam that you have all the knowledge needed for your career in real estate. You probably are going into real estate for many different reasons, but once starting you will see that things aren’t […]
Selling real estate is not an easy business. People who have ever been a part of a real estate transaction probably say to themselves “Well that didn’t seem so hard. Look how much money he/she made. I bet I could do that and make a lot of money!” The sole purpose of real estate agents […]
You already know that starting a career in real estate is going to cost you some money. Unless you sign on with a company that will pay for all your marketing needs, a lot of that expense will fall on you. You’ve already paid for real estate school, your state exam, your license, your MLS […]
When starting a real estate career, it may be hard to know exactly what to do with your time when you are not busy with clients and trying to build your client base. You go to the office each day and work on building your business, but there will definitely be some down time. This […]
Building a good to reputation is one of the most important things you can do to build your personal brand. When running a business your reputation is the most valuable asset you own. What people are saying about you when you are not around is what gives you a competitive edge and that in turn […]
All is not equal and fair in the real estate business. Before you considered a career in real estate you saw people being very successful, but might not have seen the less successful agents in the business. There’s a difference between agents who are making good money and those who are struggling from month to […]
Using your voice to connect with clients and peers is something you might not consider to have a large impact on your business, but it does. Your voice will almost always be the first impression for a new or potential client. Your voice matters because it’s your signature-part of what identifies you. It’s good to […]
So you’ve completed your pre-licensing course and have passed that state and national exam for being a licensed real estate agent. What’s next? It’s important to plan your steps so that you have an idea of what and how long it will take to make the money you’d like in real estate. Here are some […]
You may be thinking about starting a career in real estate. Whether you are changing jobs, or starting work for the first time, real estate can be a fun and exciting business. There are a few actions to take and things to consider before you dive head-first into a real estate career.