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Dane Sanderson, Young, enthusiastic real estate trainee in Utah! (Agent Professor)

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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Dane Sanderson Find a broker with a good training program.

Mar 28, 2016 09:18 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Work your sphere of influence.  I had three listings as soon as I was licensed from that.

Mar 28, 2016 09:29 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

If you hear Elvis singing "Don't be Fooled" in the back of your head ... listen to it.  It will likely lead you to your gut which acts like a second brain. Take your time. Everyone is selling something ... you don't want to be sold. You want to be trained and mentored. 

Mar 28, 2016 07:47 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Find a KW office and take Ignite.

Jun 23, 2019 11:49 PM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

What Michael Setunsky said...

Apr 26, 2016 09:30 PM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Dane Sanderson congratulations on your choice of an excellent career.  I would suggest you interview many brokerages in your area.  Find on that has an excellent training program and that you think will be a good fit.  Build your data base, have a business plan, manage your time, and most of all prospect every day.  I have an Excel file that will help you with your business plan.  If you would like a copy email me at richard@allstarhomegroup.com and I will send you a copy.  Good luck.

Mar 28, 2016 10:29 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Dane Sanderson - I'd recommend coaching or mentor-ship. And yes, either join a team that provides this or on your own with a brokerage.

Mar 28, 2016 03:25 PM
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Melissa Spittel
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Westminster, MD
"Achieving Results Together "

Speak with a variety of brokerages. You want to choose one that offers an abundance of resources for a reasonable monthly fee, and also one that will provide a mentor. 

Mar 28, 2016 12:24 PM
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

Become associated with a real estate brokerage so that you can get your license.

Mar 28, 2016 09:32 AM
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Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Diana Zaccaro and Kathleen Daniels said what I was going to say in response. Good luck, Dane Sanderson !

Mar 28, 2016 08:35 AM
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Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

Make sure you have sufficient funds to cover all the startup expenses your broker will not pay. Also, you need good reserves, 6+ months worth to cover all your current bills and living expenses PLUS all the additional costs you will incur in doing business until the commission checks start rolling in.

Finding a good broker is no different that a job search for any other job. Decide on what you want to do in RE and what type of brokerage would be the best fit for you, then start pounding the pavement and interviewing until you find one that is right for you.

 

Mar 28, 2016 07:11 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Find a place where you can serve, be of service and learn as you go. Become familiar with documents, lingo and associated services. Begin when ready

Mar 28, 2016 07:10 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Smart first steps. (detailed in Get On The Right Track)

#1 Step - acquire 'Get On THE Right Track

#2. Assess resources and skills

#3. Research real estate market

#5. Know your minimal income needs

#6. Interview agents

#7. Create business plan
#8. Go to real estate school. (depending on plan, school may be unnecessary)

#9. Select broker with proper performance measure.

#10. Follow instructions and make some money.

Here is your choice.

If you do not do the homework before you spend your money you WILL become part of the Failure System food chain, by default a buyers agent, and everyone will watch to see if you sink or swim. In the end, no one will thank you for the $12,000 you will leave behind.

Mar 28, 2016 06:59 AM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Find a great brokerage truly interested in training you. Pr0bably a big name franchise,

Have savings for 6 month to 1 year as most are learning the biz.... 

Mar 28, 2016 06:15 AM
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LUXURYSOCALREALTY COMPASS La Jolla
Compass - La Jolla, CA
San Diego Partner - The Private Client Network

Hi Dane depending on what kind of budget you may or may not have you may want to consider joining a top producing team for the first 2 years to get some overflow deals. don't get caught up on your brand. Your brand is nothing if you are broke and have to leave the business after a year and half with not enough sales as a solo agent. 

Mar 28, 2016 06:10 AM