1,197,555
Is this a career or a part time job?
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
821,141
Follow your passion... is it single family homes, condos? Is it rentals or sales? Interview with franchises and boutique offices to understand the choices for compensation. Find a mentor and listen to their advice. Congrats😎
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Wayne Martin
Chicago, IL
693,775
Find a great company with plenty of training and find a solid mentor that will help you when you need it. Also, hire an excellent transaction coordinator. Even after 10 years, I find myself listening to my tc's advice.
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
6,393,609
Take the Ignite course at your local KW office.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Karen Climer
Orlando, FL
3,345,221
You have some good responses here. Find a great company (could be a challenge) and a mentor that will teach and train you correctly.
I wish you all the best and success in your real estate career.
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Nancy Frimann
Gilroy, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...
Gilroy, CA
1,311,772
You have some great suggestions here. What I want to add it that you need to understand that your education is not complete just because you passed the licensing test. Now you need to learn how to use that license to succeed in the are of real estate in which you are interested. You will also need a broker who can supply continued education and a mentor to help you become a success.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...
Gilroy, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
378,517
it's hard to know without more info, but if you move to real estate for a career my advice is smaller office with mentoring to start.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...
Gilroy, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
2,062,265
Time for a nap.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
2,781,303
The best decision as you put it has to do with why you wanted to be licensed to begin with. Getting licensed is part of start-finish system. What is yours?
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...
Gilroy, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
921,504
As a real estate agent, you have in essence become a small business owner, NOT an employee of a brokerage.
All small business owners begin their journey with a business plan. It can be a one page plan, but it IS a plan.
In the business plan you describe who your customer is, where they are located, how many of them are there, how they can be reached, anticipated revenue, profitability.
The second paragraph outlines what solutions you will bring to the market place that is of benefit to your target customer.
Paragraph three lays out the business strategy that allows you to hit the road running.
Best decision moving forward:
You can join a program that plugs you into their system. In two years you sink or swim. If you haven't drowned, the broker will then see how they might help you.
You can join a brokerage that actually says, "Let me see your business plan." At this point they will either plug you into their program or help you implement your plan.
There are only a few 'agent focused' brokerages.
The best of these will commit to getting you involved in a transaction within 30 days in the implementation of YOUR plan. These leaders know you learn by doing not warming a stool in a train'n room. These leaders show respect towards those who have invested real effort in their success.
So, get off on the right foot and create your one page business plan. Without a plan you won't know you are lost.
Big G (real estate agent 1 page business plan) This is not the plan I use in my book but this is a reasonable beginning from paperless agent.
https://thepaperlessagent.com/the-new-agents-action-plan-for-more-leads-listings-sales/?affiliate=158&ad_id=527883791442&?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=13539095909&utm_content=g_123180646306_527883791442_c_&gclid=CjwKCAiAs92MBhAXEiwAXTi258IWoj1raFaY72o5TyYnYLWTkH3RePT5CPHat37zq5Be6Ah-U5y0KRoCcm4QAvD_BwE
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
851,242
Get a mentor within the real estate sector you are most interested. And then make sure that you have a reliable car.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
5,217,381
Eileen Burns has you covered. Find a sponsoring broker with whom you have chemistry who has the right tools for you to prosper.
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
1,556,653
Work/farm what you know best--your own neighborhood.
Also, never stop learning! The more you LEARN, the more you'll EARN. A lot of agents think that once they pass exam, they no longer need to learn. That is a totally false assumption that usually leads to an early exit from the industry..
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Nancy Frimann
Gilroy, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
3,126,196
Get to work!
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...
Gilroy, CA
901,891
Find a firm that does an amazing job teaching agents. That's where you'll learn to be successful. When you interview, ask how many new agents they have per year and find out what kind of volume they're doing. The proof is in the pudding.
There are other things to consider as well but starting out on a firm foundation is important.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
7,836,431
3,545,649
When I was first licensed in 1981, I associated with Century 21. It was a good choice because they had a great training program. Also, the tenured agents within the office were generous with their time. I would suggest any new licensee to seek out a company that offers those same qualities.
2,684,109
Read the blog posts from this ActiveRain contest titled, "Advice for New Agents"
5,049,477
Finding the right brokerage to hang your license and start making money. Easier said than done, and there are lots of important decisions, and questions to ask. Congratulations!
1,622,432
#1:Join a brokerage.
Are you going to be a full time or a part time agent?
900,278
Find a good broker! Actually, in my state you need to be sponsored by a broker to take the RE test, so you may need to do some research in advance of the exam. Look for someone willing to train you and mentor you. Good luck!
1,196,798
Congratulations katherine solorzano, now find an agency to work with that will provide you support, ongoing training and maybe even mentorship.