New agent needs advice

[newgurl]

I just got my license in June and I felt like I researched brokerages pretty well before I got it. I signed with the brokerage I chose because they said I would be able to go out on listing appointments, sit in on clients making offers/counteroffers etc.

So far, I've been asked to sit 3 open houses and thats it. I had 1 family show up at the latest open and they had their agent with them. :(

We had a company meeting to discuss some new forms for our state and I actually met some of the other agents. I was a bit disappointed with the "personalities" of other agents that represent my brokerage. I wanted somewhere casual but my goodness...self-respect should play in there somewhere shouldn't it? I don't have anything in common with anyone there and I know I'm not there to make friends, but when you are expected to participate in dinners, golfing things etc where the booze will flow and you aren't a drinker....what do you say or do? I feel pretty out of place and not getting any help or leads. I have done "floor-time" for about a month and haven't received one call.

I know you get what you pay for...my "desk fees" are $0 and I didn't think I could afford more just starting out. I don't know if I should bail ship now or hang in there. Any advice would be appreciated. Am I being a snob? I know it will cost to move, but if I'm at least getting some of what I was promised, I would feel better.

Thanks

[turkeysandwich]

I too am a fairly new agent and I don't think that you are being a snob at all. If your coming into the business with the right attitude and are actively looking for hands on experience then your on the right track. I think you should at least be able to make some friends in the office and if no one there shares anything in common with you it may just be that it isn't the right office for you. Your newness to the profession may serve an advantage in that you can still look around for another brokerage that will suit your needs. I would shop around for another brokerage and maybe talking to some successful agents in your area and asking them what a good brokerage should offer will give you some insight as to what you should look for. Just be reminded that no matter where you go things won't happen in a flash, you have to build solid relationships with a lot of people to get to where your comfortable in this business. Trust me though I would have to be the first to admit that I get antsy about getting a steady stream of clients ASAP.

Hope this helps and best of luck to you.

[Susan Zanzonico]

I've been selling real estate for 8+ years and can tell you that it gets easier, but its always hard work. Starting out is especially hard. I put in alot of long hard hours. Just do and/or try everything that is offered to you that seems reasonable. By this I mean open houses and floor time. Maybe there are agents in your office that don't have time to follow up on their open house leads and you can work something out with them.

The social stuff ... no I don't think you are a snob. If there is what you consider too much drinking going on and you don't drink....just stop in and leave after about an hour...say you have an appointment. ;)

[newgurl]

Thanks, that helps me out.

I know the market is slow (not the 06 party) and I know other agents in my office are selling or getting listings, so I know there are things going on here. I don't want to jump and make myself look bad in the end.

Thanks again

[Greg]

Start looking for a broker who will train you. This one is wasting your time. Don't look at the personalities look at the training offered and take advantage of the training.