I completed my 45 hours, and I'm waiting to take the test. I already have a job at a very good real estate company, and have completed their video training. But I am so nervous, I'm starting to feel like this was a big mistake, and I'm going to get myself in serious debt.... I know I am just being paranoid....
Also, I am a shy person- I'm not going to lie. I mean I can talk to people and everything, and I need to be able to work around people but I can't go into a restaurant and give a waitress my business card without feeling akward. I'm very excitied to start doing open houses, but I'm nervous because the other lady who is starting with me is an older lady (I'm only 20) and she knows all of these people and she's always talking about all of her friends who already want her to sell their house. and my database only has 45 people in it! It's not like I had a ton friends in highschool and could put their parents name in, but I dont want to say that to my boss.
What should I do??
2006-07-24 15:40:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Any pointers or good advice from people who have been in the business?? I REALLY appreciate it!
2006-07-24 15:40:48 · update #1
The best thing to do is be honest with yourself. On average, realtors make approx $18,000 NET their first year. You also do incurr expenses along the way including membership dues, fees, gas, business cards, advertisements, etc. It's a lot like opening your own business in that you are primarily responsible for a majority of your expenses and income. This can be both a benefit and a drawback to certain people.
The best advice I can give you; aim for the best and realistic goals you can achieve. Don't get lazy, you do make your own hours but you also set your own pay, no work=no pay. It does help to know many people but it is not a requirement.
I don't pass out cards to wait staff or anyone else that the situation doesn't deem appropriate. You'll get to a point where you're working completely from referrals, and you no longer need to advertise or pass out cards.
2006-07-24 16:10:57 · answer #1 · answered by Ali S 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am a new (licensed about 3 months) California Realtor who moved out here from Texas. I too have hardly any contacts.
I've decided to start my career with a company called J Williams Staffing. They provide temp and temp - to - hire employees for new home builders. The pay is low at $14.00 an hour but the experience is priceless and the people at the San Ramon, Ca., J Williams office are helpful and caring.
This is where I am getting my start and hopefully will be working for a builder in a commissioned position in a few weeks or months. Granted, it will take a while for me to get my first commission check so I am working two days each week at a part-time job to help make ends meet.
With hard work, time management and determination, you WILL be successful. Find a mentor, listen a lot, if you don't know the answer to a question, tell your customer that you will get the information and get right back to him and follow-up. Most importantly, ask the client for their business and be genuinely nice.
2006-07-24 17:03:31 · answer #2 · answered by tri_valley_bear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2006-07-25 02:50:32 · answer #3 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will depend on the way you obtain your sales. The so much ordinary regulation from one state to a further depicting the desire for a truly property license is that if the man or woman entity is paid through a fee at the sale of the truly estate
2016-08-28 18:31:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One thing you should do is check out Brian Rodgers' stuff, he's got a lot of systems you can start right away to build your business up. I am a loan officer and I use some of his techniques myself, but he's mainly geared towards real estate agents.
http://www.brianrodgers.com
2006-07-24 18:55:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Relax...you are young and if you focus on being the best realtor you will be fine. Don't be nervous, everyone starts at the bottom.
2006-07-24 15:58:05 · answer #6 · answered by WJW 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it slow. i just started over with my loan officer license and its a new fresh start. i hope to learn more so that i can market myself and get contacts. its hard getting started but everyone has to start somewhere.
2006-07-25 04:31:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow, you have almost made it. by this time next week you will be on your way to being rich.
2006-07-24 15:44:58 · answer #8 · answered by Pussycat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋