This is Part 2 of 38 Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Sponsoring Real Estate Broker. When beginning as a new real estate agent, choosing the right brokerage to work for is one of the most important career decisions you will make. The first thing to remember is that whichever brokerage you [...]
Here is Part 1 of 38 Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Sponsoring Real Estate Broker. When starting out as a new real estate agent, selecting the right brokerage to work for is one of the most important career decisions you will make. The first thing to remember is that whichever brokerage you choose [...]
The real estate agent profession remains very popular. There are very few industries where you can broker the sale of such big ticket items without years and years of experience. Getting started as a real estate agent is not easy. There are many expenses, licensing requirements, a learning curve and the need to build a [...]
When choosing which real estate broker to work for, keep in mind that the real estate agent and brokerage business in New York City can be a tough slog, filled with hidden costs, clients who cancel at the last minute, and prolonged haggling over fees that make up the entirety of a broker's income. Yet, [...]
Our students at The Real Estate Education Center often ask us for advice and tips on selecting a real estate broker to work for. This is one of the most important early career decisions for many agents. Becoming a real estate agent can be difficult, but can also be a great way to make [...]
Being successful in becoming a real estate agent is not just about passing a licensing test. These are not just tips, but tools for being successful in becoming a real estate agent with a plan. […]
What are the traits of a successful real estate agent? What traits and skills distinguish top producers? Here are ten traits of a successful real estate agent. […]
If you are considering starting a career as a real estate agent or just got licensed as one, here are eleven steps for starting a real estate career correctly. Step 1: Get a Good Education Several panelists at the recent Inman Connect Conference in New York City agreed that starting a real estate career correctly [...]
Cash Flow is Everything I have a saying that I tell agents all the time “Rentals pays your rent and sales buy your home”. Agents that do rentals have much quicker and consistent cash flow. It just makes sense. The advantage to rent a few properties a month while you are waiting for your sales [...]
Nothing works without “Start Up Capital” The rental side of the business has many advantages for both brokerages and individual agents. In this series I am going to outline many of the benefits to both companies and agents. The first topic that will be addressed is the capital required to launch a company or an individual career in real [...]