My name is Linda Munoz & I am a Loan Consultant in San Diego. I have recently decided to become a Real Estate Agent. My company isnt much help & someone mentioned I should find a mentor. Any Real Estate agents in San Diego willing to help out a newbie? I dont know what to expect or how to start....
Eager but Confused,
Linda Munoz
2006-09-26 07:47:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
I already have professional clothes, I work in a Mortgage Office. I already have a new car....& already have my Real Estate License & I have money to advertise. What I dont have is the hands on Experience of being an Agent.
2006-09-26 08:03:34 · update #1
Oh, Lydia! I pray you find who you're looking for. These people have disappointed me so in this industry. I am a trainer and believe in empowering people with support and information. Sadly I have NOT found that in this business and it is so frustrating. My manager recruited me so heavily... for what!?! There is a guy named Saul Klein who helps run the ePro program, and I believe he said he is from San Diego. He no longer practices, he works for NAR. Maybe you can contact him ~ at least he can refer you to someone. I'm hoping that you begin to see alot of success and remain eager and grow in knowledge and success? Want to keep in touch for encouragement? I know I sure could use it!!
2006-09-26 07:53:24 · answer #1 · answered by Sleek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a real estate company broker and ask them your questions. You'll have to call ahead for an appointment because most of the time they are booked. More than likely in CA your schooling is online, then you take a test, you pass, then you look for a broker to work under. They will probably tell you at that point you need $10,000 upfront to cover your first year, more education, you'd need clothes (maybe they will give you a jacket if you pay for it), and a new car. Then you will have to take your post schooling and pass, get an occupationa license, make a list of the people you will farm to (send out your post cards and introduce yourself to) and start your independent contractor business.
Maybe your current company doesn't want to lose you, or feels since you are secure in your position why would you want to leave there to become independent and struggling. In most places now (maybe not CA) real estate sales have dropped by 2%, and will go higher in the next six months. So, since homes aren't selling, there is only one reason you'd want to become a real estate agent, and that's because you think the economy will be better again soon. Good luck.
2006-09-26 08:00:26 · answer #2 · answered by sophieb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you already placed your license with a firm? Talk to your broker and see if they have a mentor program. Talk to some of the agents you have worked with in your current position as a loan consultant. Ask one of them that you feel is ethical, professional and successful if they will mentor you. You actually have a leg up on most other people coming into the business in that you know the loan process and programs plus you can talk to your current contacts about firms and training.
If you have a Keller Williams in your area I understand they have excellent training.
2006-09-26 11:38:55 · answer #3 · answered by Karen R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Alex
2006-10-03 15:55:20 · answer #4 · answered by aguilarsd321 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋