Colorado Springs Real Estate and Mortgage Tips

Some brokers cater to new agents and have high fees with lots of support and training.  Some companies cater to experienced agents and have lower fees with less support and less training.  To avoid having to move a year into your career, try to find a company that will continue to make sense as y...

Although their are many things to consider when choosing a broker, you'll want to make sure that you are getting enough support and services to justify the fees.  Some people prefer lots of support and they are willing to pay for them, and some people prefer the lowest price and a hands-off broke...

Most companies now allow you to market yourself well, but just to be safe you will want to check on a few things.•o       Make sure that you can put your direct number on all of your signs and advertising.•o       Make sure that you can have and promote your own website.•o       Make sure that yo...

As you interview potential brokers, ask about what systems they have in place to help you stay organized and provide your clients with the best possible service.•o       Who answers your calls?  Who sets your showings?•o       Who enters your listings into the MLS?•o       Do you have access to a...

With so many agents choosing to home office these days, you'll probably want to make sure your broker provides resources that make it easy for you to work remotely.  Here are a few things to consider:•o       Can you access forms, contracts and other important information on line?•o       Is e-ma...

Location is getting less and less important as more and more agents home office, but their are a few things you will want to consider:•o       90% of agents work from their home now, and for good reason.  Keeping a separate office can make it difficult to keep track of paperwork between home and ...

When interviewing potential brokers, don't underestimate the importance of finding a knowledgable managing broker or mentor you are comfortable with, respect, and find motivational.  You'll want to look for a person who is available and approachable.  Here are a few other things to consider:•o   ...

Especially as a new agent, training is a very important benefit to look for in a brokerage.  Here are a few things to consider when evaluating different training programs.•o       Does training cover contracts and the transaction process?•o       Does the training cover sales skills and teach you...

If you're just considering a career in real estate- and even if you've recently started- a big question on your mind is probably, "How much is this going to cost me?"  Well, here's a breakdown of the general cost to get started.  The list is specific to my area, but at least it will give people i...

Level of acheivement is something that links closely with dependability.  Dependability is the ability to keep promises and reach goals, while acheivement orientation is the ability to make promises and set goals.  One is really pointless without the other.  Together, you have a conscientious, di...