I am thinking of moving some where in or around the Inglewood area and I would like to continue in Real Estate (preferably Coldwell Banker, Keller Williams, or maybe Century 21 or any one else big in L.A.)
I would greatly appreciate tips and advice from anyone working as a real estate agent in this area. Also, what would be the best way to learn more about the market and the way things work out there?
2007-06-12 06:25:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Thanks for all of the answers so far. And I'm not moving because of my career, Im moving for personal reasons and I just happen to be a real estate agent at the time ( I am new agent so I havent done much yet anyway)
2007-06-12 09:12:54 · update #1
You should search their sites online and there you can see pics and bios of the agents .. call one of them and see if they can hire you onto their team ..
Good Luck!
2007-06-18 09:39:46 · answer #1 · answered by Miss Know It All 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Besides starting over again, and having to build a new client base, don't forget that things are a little different in sales transactions. Instead of the buyer paying all of escrow, it's 50/50, so a few little changes that you will have to get used to. There are a lot of real estate agents down here, and if you really do plan on moving especially if you are doing well, I would just make sure that you have a large financial cushion, as the market may not be doing particularly well in the Inglewood area. The market here in the eastern suburbs of L.A. is slow, so the southwestern area might not be doing too well either, but I'm not sure. If you are doing this alone, I would just really evaluate whether this move would be good for your career. Good luck!
2007-06-12 06:59:27 · answer #2 · answered by Monica C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a tough time, especially for a new agent. If you need to, get a job with steady income full or part-time and do real estate full or part-time as well. When interviewing, find out about the training program that company offers and if it will cost anything. One company I know charges quite a fee for their training program. Yet where I have my license hanging I received an extensive training program I didn't have to pay for. Also, talk to agents once you are here and ask lots of questions. In addition, do as much reading as you can about the area and the market. Best of luck.
2007-06-16 21:20:14 · answer #3 · answered by Eric F, Realtor 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you plan to sell real estate in Southern California, why not go to the area with the highest priced homes. That is probably Orange County. Inglewood has some of the lowest priced homes. Since you work on commission, 6 percent of a 300,000 sale is not near as good as 6 percent of $600,00 sale.
As someone has said, it is almost like starting over in finding new clients. The best way to find new customers is to join every organization you can. You want people to think of you when they have a question about real estate.
Good Luck
2007-06-12 06:47:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Remember that, when you move, you are leaving behind all your contacts and will need to start all over again building a client base. Initially, your business will be limited to what you can pick up on 'phone time', anything the brokerage refers to you, plus whatever you can do on your own.
Moving that far away from your current location is just like starting all over in real estate again, save for your gained knowledge from previous experience.
2007-06-12 06:39:23 · answer #5 · answered by acermill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋