I was wondering the best way to get an interview with a real estate broker? I have passed the state exam and have to get a job asap. I already found a business in my town where I want to work but it is huge and I dont know if I should just go in or if I should call and get an interview? Any advice? Thank you
2007-01-21 12:02:16 · 5 answers · asked by chris 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Getting a job as a realtor is a reverse interview process.
It works like this. Every broker in town wants you to work for them, since every time you sell a house they make money. So what you want to do is interview at several offices in town and see who you want to pay. I am not joking, this is the real deal.
Call up each office, ask to speak to the Managing Broker. Tell them you've just gotten your license and want to talk to them about their training program. If they say we don't have one. don't even bother to go on, call another office. You must have training and it needs to be at no additional cost to you.
C-21 is traditionally the best starting point for most people since their training is so good.
very best of luck
2007-01-21 12:15:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I agree with hunter2 as well.
I would not recommend just showing up; as someone recommended, and displaying a lack of respect for the managing broker and their time.
Within any professional environment - you would not just show up without first scheduling an appointment, when you're requesting someone to spend time with you. That's assumptive & arrogant. It's the more savvy & respectful agent that wins in todays "educated" market.
Be professional and you'll stand out like a shining star!
Call and schedule appointments for you to interview them and their training program to assess whether it will be mutually beneficial.
As you've already identified the brokerage you're wanting to associate yourself with, you may want to do some research to glean whether they have a successful team(s) within the brokerage that is seeking a buyer's agent. This will provide you with the best hands on training you could hope for, in addition to what the broker may offer, and a quick commission as they will undoubtedly have leads for you to pursue.
I would also recommend that you still interview with other reputable companies in your area to see what they're offering the new agent - training wise. Century 21 really does provide the best overall training, nationwide, to the beginner agent.
Best of luck in your new career!
2007-01-21 22:30:45 · answer #2 · answered by ☼High☼Voltage☼Blonde☼ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go in - with an attitude that's positive and up-beat. Be teachable! Good Luck! You'll be OK.
2007-01-21 20:06:45 · answer #3 · answered by smiling_freds_biz_info 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hunter2 took the words right out of my ... keyboard.
2007-01-21 21:14:56 · answer #4 · answered by teran_realtor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go in show your face ..as an employer i never like phone calls ..shows lack of confidence
2007-01-21 20:09:03 · answer #5 · answered by deep sea 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋