I Want to Become a Real Estate Agent, Have Any Advice?

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[victorserrano]

Real estate is great! I just finished up my first year as a real estate agent here in Dallas, I still have a full time job, and serve fully in my church.I managed to close 885k in real estate transactions as a solo agent. Self motivation, hustle, having a plan, and a extra income source are key in starting out in the business!

[NicholasBall]

I remember in 2007 when I was working in real estate seeing people buy homes new from builders with the intention of selling before close of escrow to a new buyer for profit. The crash was so brutal and fast that I remember seeing a lot of these units foreclosed on with the builder plastic still on the carpet.

[jeremymcneill]

With being a Realtor you NEED to be a good marketer and find a great mentor. - fellow agent

[bradleymaravalli]

The fact that Luka hustled for a year on his own and pulled in $40K tell me that he can be a great real estate agent. He has the hustle and he has the care.

[circularpizzabox]

Find a great mentor, get a coach, learn basic marketing. You do not need to own real estate to become a successful agent. Get comfortable with being told “no.” Being shot down, and keep moving forwards.

We all got into this business for different reasons, just know it’s very hard, and it’s not a get rich quick scheme. Just don’t quit, make a solid outline and goal. Find a mentor that keeps you honest and accountable for your goals. Every transaction is different, and it’s always changing. Good luck!

[helenshawn]

I Pray Everyone who Reads becomes Extremely successful and Encounter a kind of blessing that will overcome all your fears, spend Less and invest More!!

[bbie]

The whole time he was explaining why he wanted to become a real estate agent I was just like… you can just say you want to make a lot of money. It’s okay. A lot more than 30k a year eventually xD

[patch]

In my experience the material you get tested on to get your license is almost irrelevant to what you actually need to know in practice, so my advice would be to never stop learning

[isosoriharrison]

Thank you for the advice! I already own a business but I’m super interested in extending more. I would say the best biblical advice is James; be quick to listen, slow to speak, and do not be quick to anger.

[LifeofKairo]

Get good at marketing and nurture those relationships

[Munenejr]

I thought he said he was 20, my jaw dropped

[officialrivv]

When everyone's a real estate agent, no one is. This job market is oversaturated.

[calebsellers]

Becoming a real estate agent myself! I’m loving everything about Real Estate 🏡.

[jasonjosephlee]

Finding a great mentor from day one and make sure that the company you join, helps with training. It's extremely important to have someone guiding you throughout the whole process. Such an amazing industry to be in.

Great step to taking a huge path in life!

[oldtwinsna]

Tough to start on your own. Difficult to do part time if you have a wage based clock punching day job. Ask yourself why anyone would go to you to buy or sell? Reputation points can take a decade to build even when doing it all properly.

[jesushelpme]

I’m currently in RealEstate school and it’s a lot. Glad I’m making the right steps according to Ramsey’s advice…

[barrypulver]

Best advice is to seek out who you admire in the industry, look at what they do and what makes them successful and give them a call! Do not look at any real estate company for guidance to create success, the biggest separating factor is you as an individual, your OWN personal brand and USP.

[TeaLaRee]

Ask yourself, "Would I buy real estate/commercial property from me....?" Take real personal inventory of yourself. Don't expect life to hand you, but don't settle for less. It's on you.

[shelleywenzel]

Amen! I hope he Pursued it! I’ve been a Realtor since 2009 with Keller Williams Premier Realty in Katy, Texas! It has been a life changer for me and my family. Keller Williams also offers FREE online Real Estate licensing courses! Plz let me know, if you have any questions. Thnx, to the Ramsey Team, for always sharing!!!