Well, as some of you already know, I would like to persue a career in real estate and need to know where to begin. Does any one know where i can begin to look? any reccomendations? thanks for your help.
PK
PK
Need some help please
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i was checking out the program and it looks pretty interesting and it doesnt take that long to complete if you are diligent.
Damn, becoming a real estate agent? Well, all the female ones I've ever met have all been very pretentious, snobbish, and really bad dressers....
OH yeah, don't forget the big hair lol
OH yeah, don't forget the big hair lol
I haver to say that real estate is a good choice but for a lovely lady car sales is hands down winner. I remember one lady who sold cars. She would never wear undewear and only wore tight dresses. She could sell to most every man wo walked in without his wife.
well im trying to find a career that would really interest me, and sales and marketing have been something i successfully studies in the past so this career seems to be a good fit for me. im looking forward to it, but nervous aswell. its always hard for me to change my life because i get so comfortable. but i know its necessary and its exciting!
I don't know how it works in Canada but in the US agents are independent contractors. They usually draw against commission.pritty_kitten said:
Car sales is often draw against commission but consider this couples buy houses but men often buy cars, alone. And yes SEX sells. That is to say the illusion of will too.
...not to mention your weeknights as well. Going into people's personal space can be quite nasty at times too (odours, unkept homes, ect.).Svend said:Your weekends will be gone, say goodbye to your friends.
It is one of the few professions where one can be completely uneducated and actually make a substancial amount of money if one has the ability to "connect" with people.
If you don't have a clue what you are talking about then rather keep your trap shut.to-guy69 said:
Real Estate Agents have to go through a ton of education before they can be licensed, never mind the ongoing education they have to keep up with. It is damn hard work, very competitive and the bad ones do not last long at all. (No I am not a Real Estate Agent)
Saying that, the good ones can earn a ton of money, but it is ALL commision based, no sales no money! They also have to pay for their own advertising and marketing, desk fees to the Real Estate Company, car lease payments, gas etc. High risk and high reward.
It normally takes a couple of years to start reaping the benfits too. If you can't stick it out for that initial period then don't even think about going into the profession.
i know that it doesnt happen over night so im sure i will have to start out part time while working full time to pay the bills. i have recently made changes to my finances as well as my lifestyle so that i can afford to pay the bills when i take the inevitable pay cut. i have always been a hard worker and i am definitely up to the challenge of starting a new career. thanks for all the help guys!
Good luck...as has been pointed out it doesn't take all that long to get your licence. The hard part comes in building your client base and experience. Some established real estate agents will "partner" with newbies to get them to handle showing houses (buyers agents), open houses, follow up paperwork etc. You earn a percentage of their commission for doing a big chunk of the work. This is a good way to get your feet wet, build some experience and begin your career. Most of the real estate offices have a high flyer that "employs" a number of other agents to work with them.
Dear 'kitten;pritty_kitten said:
I am absolutely certain that you will succeed, because you are a great people person. It is quite a lot of work, but it should be fun, as well, based on what I observed when an acquiantance went through with the program. Go to it with a positive attitude and don't question why they want you to learn all that seemingly useless stuff (at least to my acquiantance, anyway).
Please let me know when you will make the transition, so that we can see each other again before then! (I am slow in the hobbying lately).
Well when you do become one Pritty Kitten i will list my trailer with you,and you can help me look for a better Trailer Park with a bigger Trailer i need to move up ...lol best of luck..
Get ahold of this guy he does seminars
Simon Giannini
Broker/Owner
Real Estate Centre
416-979-0333
www.TheRealEstateCentre.com
simon@therealestatecentre.com
He has one coming up on Saturday
Good luck remember me when you start selling
Simon Giannini
Broker/Owner
Real Estate Centre
416-979-0333
www.TheRealEstateCentre.com
simon@therealestatecentre.com
He has one coming up on Saturday
Good luck remember me when you start selling
