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3 Crucial Steps to Launching a Successful Real Estate Career

In addition to completing your courses and applying for your real estate license there is quite a bit more homework you should do before you launch into your successfulreal estate career. My advice is to slow down and carefully consider the following 3 crucial steps before you get on that rocket.

1 CHOOSE SUCCESS

Success in real estate doesn’t eventuate from an attitude of “I’ll give it a try and see how I go”. Either you decide that you are going to do whatever it takes to be a success in real estate or you don’t. Like Yoda says “Do or Do Not. There is No Try.” There are parts of our roles that we all love and some parts of it that we don’t. Professional sports people love playing on game day but don’t always enjoy training as much. If you want to win in real estate you must be willing to commit to the daily grind and the glory will come. Real estate career success is born of systematic discipline and there are no short cuts. After all most of the real estate stars of today have been working away consistently for 10 years or more.

2 CHOOSE YOUR MARKET

When I started in real estate I had an infatuation with high-rise apartments. My thought process went something like this: “High-rise apartments are glamorous and there are lots of them.” So I blindly jumped head first into one of Australia’s most competitive real estate markets and quickly became a real estate ninja. Luckily I had chosen the right office to work from and I learned from the best of the best in the industry. However, I burnt myself out within a few years and could have made a whole lot more money if I’d have known what I’m about to tell you.

When choosing a market, consider

– The mix of owner occupiers and investors

– How many properties turn over in any given year and the average sale price

– How many real estate agents and agencies are in the area

Email me for your free copy of my guide, “How to Choose Your Ideal Market – A Guide for New Real Estate Agents”

3 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PRINCIPAL

Once you’ve decided on a market you need to decide on which agency you’d like to work for. This is one of the most important considerations. Changing agency once you are up and running can be very tricky to negotiate as there should seldom be a time when you do not have current listings and you are not awaiting commissions.

Culture is a buzzword buzzed around by many mindless twats but there is truth that you do need to find a good fit within the organisation. As the culture of the business is lead from the head of the business you must observe the Principal of the agencies you’re interested in and find out what their values and presence in the market is like. Sales managers come and go so it’s the Principal of the agency who is the one who should be the anchor of the organisation. Get to know the Principal as well as you can. Invite the Principal for coffee. Attend all the events you can including sales meetings, open homes, auctions, training sessions and ask yourself:

TRUST would I trust this person to sell my grandmother’s house?
TRAINING is this person a good trainer?
FAIR does this person seem fair and honest in their dealings?
LEADER can I count on this person to lead me in the direction of my chosen career?
PROFESSIONAL is this person a full time real estate professional, semi retired or hungover every day?
INSPIRATIONAL do they inspire and excite you or otherwise?

If you’re comfortable that you have the commitment and stamina, a fruitful market and a professional office with all the support and training you need to get you going then you’re on the right track for a successful real estate career. Your success is your choice.

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LAUNCHING YOUR SUCCESSFUL REAL ESTATE CAREER Series

Step 1 Choosing The Ideal MarketThe Guide
In this eBook I share insights gleaned from 15 years in the real estate industry working in 4 different market places. You’ll learn why it’s crucial to do your homework NOW before Launching Your Successful Real Estate Career. Get yours FREE NOW

Step 2 Choosing The Ideal MarketThe WORKBOOK

At only $19.99 this e book will save you time and potential disastrous mistakes of choosing the wrong market place. The exercises in this workbook are the second and most crucial step when launching your successful real estate career. Save yourself potential disaster and Get yours NOW only $19.99

Ray White Metro West is a full service real estate agency servicing Brisbane’s Western Suburbs of Chapel Hill, Fig Tree Pocket, Kenmore, Kenmore Hills, Moggill, Bellbowrie, Brookfield, Pullenvale and surrounding suburbs.

By Krista Sharp

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