Become A Real Estate Agent During The Housing Boom and Get Rich Quick? Think Again.

re: Become A Real Estate Agent During The Housing Boom and Get Rich Quick? Think Again.

Charlie Baker — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:25:12 GMT

There is nothing quick or rich about the business however there are toold to accelerate your business. In a booming market you would want to sign up with a lead company, or a coaching company. In a declining market or the market we are currently in you should sign up with companies for foreclosure listings, and bpo leads. REO Prep visit www.reoprep.com is a great source for this. Another source is REO World, visit www.reoworld.com.

RE:Become A Real Estate Agent During The Housing Boom and Get Rich Quick? Think Again.

Sylvie — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:00:00 GMT

I have been thinking of becoming a real estate agent for some time now. I like the idea of setting my own hours, and at the same time I get satisfication when I help people accomplish their dreams or goals. I currently live in NJ, but will be moving to Southern California within the year. Should I wait until I am in California to go for my licenses? Or should i start now? How do I even get started on this career path? Any helpful information is greatly appreciated.

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Anonymous — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:00:00 GMT

I work for a franchise in California. I joined the office I'm in because it was not a dog-eat-dog atmosphere. Since the market is taking a hit now, it is every man (or woman) for themselves. The favorites are getting more from the owner, and the owner is cutting way back on everything from advertising to copies for the rest of us. Advice: start with LOTS of money in the bank to carry you through. Set your limits - the clients want everything NOW. And then they want you to cut your commission. Would they go to the doctor and ask for a discount on an operation? I always say I like real estate and working with the clients. It is working with other agents that is difficult. When a transaction gets down to the wire, you are not only babysitting the lender and the client, but usually the other agent. On the whole, I know it is time to get out. Problem is, there is so much time and money invested.

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Anonymous from the south — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT

I worked fulltime in the legal field and parttime as a real estate agent. Earlier last year (2007) I ressigned from my fulltime job to go fulltime RE.....BIG BIG MISTAKE! Although I did very well the first 6 months as a fulltime agent, but shortly afterwards my business came to a complete STOP. I am presently seeking fulltime employment outside of the real estate field. I will never give up real estate, but I can not afford to be a fulltime agent during the market drought. Parttime agency is good enough for me. I would love for my new fulltime job to be affiliated with real estate (city or county affordable housing agent or section 8 mentor). Oh well, Good Luck to all the new fulltime licensed agents.

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jst1mr — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Look nothing is easy that has any value. I sold moble homes for 12 years, Jerry Springer nationals. Many people (100's) would always say you need to sell real estate. You MUST want it. Work for it, Pray' do your best , practise. Some people just can't sell FOCUS... goodluck

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Anonymous — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Most of the negativity is a product of people who should in the first place never entered Real Estate. And the easy entry into the industry does not filter out the great ones from the garbage agents. Not that I am directly comparing this industry to Law or Medicine, but when was the last time you saw a lawyer or doctor pay $60 and do some open book exams to start practicing. For most people buying a home is the biggest investment of their lives...con't

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Anonymous — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 11:00:00 GMT

All these posts are very interesting, but the bottom line is this. If you want to become a Real Estate Agent you better make sure you are doing it for the right reasons. I have read so many posts here about people choosing this profession because the hours are better and they get the freedom they desire for other unrelated reasons.

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Considering Real Estate — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:00:00 GMT

I remember getting sales jobs when I got out of school. I always remember selling more than everybody. One time they had a contest to see who could sell the most. I sold more than everybody else in the whole office combined. Since I have that type of ability, do you think real estate is good for me? I didn't care if anybody rejected me. I got some type of high out of selling. Then I moved onto another sales job in the Entertainment industry & always bonused. Is that type of personality good for Real Estate?

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Rama — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 13:00:00 GMT

I wanted to become a real estate agent in australia. How can I go about doing this?

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newbie — Sat, 30 Dec 2006 13:00:00 GMT

After reading mostly all of the comments, which by the way seem mostly negative, I've decided to enter the dog-eat-dog arena of real estate. Why? Because I have what most of them don't have, a bonifide sales background. Although I've done inside sales more importantly I've done outside sales. Meaning the kind where you call upon businesses and try to sell a product to someone who doesn't know you from adam. If you can survive that, then real estate should be a piece of cake!

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Tanya — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 13:00:00 GMT

Why so much negativity? You need total optimism in this field, I got my license 5 months ago and work in real estate part time. I have an excellent day job but hate it except for the pay. I earned more in 5 months of RE than in 5 months with my day job. Real Estate offers many options and areas of work. I live in New York and work in the rental market. YES it is VERY competitive, but so is life!!!! I love the challenge. Best of luck to the hopefuls out there, its not so bad!!!!

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Anonymous — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 13:00:00 GMT

I am a senior in high school and i am very interested to become a real estate broker? I currently reside in GA. Should I move for the job? I was thinking of CA. I am going to major in business management, would this benefit me in the long run?

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Scott — Sun, 26 Nov 2006 13:00:00 GMT

I am an agent 17 months in business, with 47 properties sold, & must say this author has demonstrated what weak training can do. She has also illustrated virtually every common mistake made by agents. Finally, she has shown that she does NOT have what it takes to be a successful agent. I, on the other hand, went to KW Realty, read their books, did what they said (now there's a concept...doing what you are told, by those who've done it), & have made a good living w/out knifing anyone in the back.

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Scott — Sun, 26 Nov 2006 13:00:00 GMT

So, to conclude my comment, future (or current low producing) realtors, if you want to be successful, have an honest corporate culture, and profit sharing, check my website out, or Keller Williams Realty. There really is no substitute for great training from people who do their profession well. And oh yes, if you really do want a better life, you will HAVE TO DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT THAN YOU ARE DOING NOW! Thanks for reading my two comments!

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Anonymous — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 13:00:00 GMT

Nice comments, everyone. I am a 2nd year agent and I think the best predictor of success is your personality. Can you tolerate rejection from clients, uneven income, and unhappy clients without it getting to you? That is the key, I think. All the fun things are there - the freedom, the social clubs, income potential, getting 'first looks' at properties for investment - on and on. How thick is your skin?