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I personally would go on a bender for about 3 days. Oh wait, that's exactly what I did.
Seriously, catch your breath, get your legal pad or Excel spreadsheet out and get started on your business plan.
Get 2 pairs of comfortable shoes.
Get your car detailed.
And find somebod to mentor you through the early steps.
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PropertyMinder (Accele...
San Jose, CA
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Denise Copeland
Jupiter, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Maria Sapio
Carlisle, PA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Barbara Todaro
Franklin, MA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Eve Alexander
Tampa, FL
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
2,684,109
ActiveRain just ran a series, "Advice for New Agents". There are about a dozen posts that will help you.
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Greg Large
Grove City, OH
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Joyce Marsh
Daytona Beach, FL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
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Dee Toohey
Longwood, FL
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The first thing I did was holler "Thank You Lord Jesus!"
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA
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PropertyMinder (Accele...
San Jose, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
2,178,603
Actually, before you pass the test interview with some brokers and find a good fit so you can hit the road running when you pass the test. There are many excellent articles on this site on how to select a broker. Your main priority as a new agent is to find one that offers training and ongoing mentorship. Many promise it. Few deliver it.
Your Designated Broker can help you design and execute a Business Plan.
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PropertyMinder (Accele...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
1,239,901
The successful agents already got clients lined up. It is a matter of formalizing a business with a license. Those who do not have clients often spend first year staring at their license and have no business. Is this something you really want to do? The first year the fees and membership costs $5000-8000 a year. You got a Lexus, professional clothing and 6 -12 month of savings?
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PropertyMinder (Accele...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
1,466,207
Find a brokerage firm. Find a broker you have good rapport with and one who has a good mentoring and training program.
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PropertyMinder (Accele...
San Jose, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
585,600
Find a broker to work under. Then take your post license education. I'd recommend GRI 1 as it counts towards the GRI.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Eve Alexander
Tampa, FL
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,502,998
Don't post anonymously
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PropertyMinder (Accele...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
564,494
I lost my train of thought after reading Candice A. Donofrio's comment -
I wish you the best with you exam and career - !!
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PropertyMinder (Accele...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
5,049,450
Read what Candice A. Donofrio and Fred Griffin had to say!! Great advice.
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PropertyMinder (Accele...
San Jose, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
5,772,575
Open a bottle of bubbly and celebrate...and then do what Candice A. Donofrio advised.
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PropertyMinder (Accele...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
3,345,091
Follow what Candice A. Donofrio says and be sure to have plenty of Tequilla on hand. You are likely going to need it.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
5,583,278
the very first thing you should do is interview at several real estate offices.... select the one that offers the best training and mentoring ..... don't even think about the money.... you won't make much the first year unless someone is feeding you business.... you'll need to learn to market....
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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PropertyMinder (Accele...
San Jose, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
613,494
Get more education...you can never have too much.
Take all the advanced classes you can and make sure that you understand the code of ethics.
The RE industry is full of "dummies" and it does not take much effort to be at the top.
Knowledge is power...use it.
Eve
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PropertyMinder (Accele...
San Jose, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
6,393,494
First thing, give me a call, I can help you find a great broker to accelerate your career.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
7,836,139
Reduce your business plan and budget to writing and increase your networking activities.
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PropertyMinder (Accele...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
252,600
First find a brokerage to work under, I interviewed 11 (more than most) but interview more than one, it needs to be a good fit. Then start your post education while you will be slow and can get it done easier
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PropertyMinder (Accele...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
5,104,931
Go to work?
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PropertyMinder (Accele...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,196,798
Treat yourself. Then start looking for a reputable brokerage to associate yourself with.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
2,781,173
What was the first thing you did when you decided to get licensed? Do that
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
5,216,409
Find a managing broker to sponsor you and explain the costs of getting started in your state!
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
921,504
Actually, this should have been done before plunking down your dollars to attend real estate school. So, you will need to do this concurrent with your daily activities now.
As a real estate agents, YOU ARE STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS. And you are the business OWNER. You are not an employee. You are responsible for creating business, finding profit, marketing, paying your bills, buying your insurance and paying for EVERYTHING as you go. There will be NO ONE TO TAKE CARE OF YOU. When your saving is gone, the game is over.
What you needed to do before, but should do now, is create your real estate agent business plan. (a one page exectutive summerary is all you need) Without a plan you will join the statistics of the 90 percent who never see their 2nd year anniversary. That is mainly because they trusted someone was looking out for them and consumed the Kool-Aid. They were wrong.
With a plan your question becomes, 'Who is best qualified to assist in implementing MY plan?" That is a much better question and leads to a real commitment from the broker you join.
You need to know more.
We need to know more. Who are you?
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
4,800,082
4,319,419
Find out a trustworthy brokerage to hang your license and practice real estate.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
711,852
Figure out what brokerage is the best place for you to hang your license.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
901,535
If you plan to be in general brokerage, you should start interviewing brokers. If you plan to work on-site, interview builders. Otherwise, start putting together a list of people you know well enough to send an announcement to, call, and/or visit. Include their phone number and emails. You can't really advertise you're an agent yet but, get ready. Put together an announcement. Once you know where you'll be you can get business cards and begin notifying people.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
399,703
You're getting an earful from seasoned, wise veterans in the real estate industry, Mr./Ms./Mrs. Anonymous. Take heed to what they generously share with you.
If you're exploring your marketing and website options (which are essential to also secure at some point) please feel free to reach out for a live demo and/or free test drive of our AccelerAgent marketing suite. - Tim
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
3,986,258
900,128
You need to be affiliated with a broker to be able to use your agent license.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
3,988,007
I would guess to get a license you must determine who the broker will be. After that it is all about learning and getting trained.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,712,676
Go the next step with the best post graduate education you can find, and if you are in Ft Mohave, buy Candace a drink.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
4,160,899
402,010
I would not wait to finish your course, I would start interviewing Brokers.
After you find the Broker that provides the best of what you are looking for, and that should include mentoring, then you will have your starting point for when you pass the test.
Always, include more education in your plans.
Best wishes
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
249,105
Find a good shrink. Learn to scream loudly where no one else can hear you. And most importantly, try not to take anything personally!
Interview a handful of brokers. Talk about training and commission splits. Also out of pocket expenses such as copy machines, office rent, etc.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
855,369
Start previewing homes as soon as you can. Learn the inventory.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
2,061,814
The first thing I did, after passing the real estate exam was to double-check to see that it was my name at the top of the paper.
After my official license came in the mail, I slicked up my hair, drove to the airport, and greeted people in the security line with: "I'm a Realtor, here's my card", "I'm a Realtor, know anyone who's looking to buy or sell?", "I'm a Realtor, are you single?".
After I got out of TSA prison, I high-tailed it over to my nearest real estate office and offered them my services.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
4,434,127
69,794
First thing, figure out who you want to work for. Do your research on various companies. Once you find your perfect broker.... tell EVERYONE your a real estate agent. Send post cards, create a facebook page, etc. Your circle of friends or SOI will most likely be your first clients.
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