Forum: New Realtors

I just had my first official client as a realtor, and it was a total disaster. Even worse. It left me with such a bad feeling, if real estate is like this I don't want to be a realtor. You know the first thing everyone said when I became a realtor was "tell everyone you know you're a realtor!"...

When you work for an agent in the typical independent agent/commission role, are you responsible for health insurance? Social security? Is it basically just like being a freelancer, with no benefits whatsoever?

Found out that the grading for our new home will permit a door to be installed from the garage to the laundry room. The builder wants $1,585 to put one in. I'm annoyed as they had promised to rough in the door if grading allowed for a door. It was never put in the contract. This has come to...

I just passed my licensing exam and have begun to interview with brokers. Most of them have mentioned they have a mentoring program, but it didn't occur to me until my most recent interview to ask "why would a seasoned agent mentor me" and I was surprised by the answer. This broker explained that...

Let's say a buyer client is making demands on you or a seller that are out of line with the generally well established process of buying a home. Demands regarding the stages of what happens when, why things happen the way they do, likely responses from a seller or listing agent, the lending...

Hi all fellows, Can anyone tell me that it is easy to buy an apartment in Chicago. I want to buy an apartment. Can anyone help me in this regards. With Regards,

I want to open a new brokerage down in SD. I don't have my broker's license yet. I have a few questions I hope you guys can help answer. When I do open my brokerage, should I go with an LLC or S corp and why? I'll won't have any agents under me for the first few months. My next question is:...

First time home buyers face many challenges in understanding the process of purchasing a home, obtaining a mortgage, and knowing which type of loan will best suit their needs.so please keep it mind first the real estate developer has a license and it is still valid. the housing developer has an...

Hi, everyone! I'm in the process of becoming registered, should be officially in the business by the fall. Came across this forum as I have sought a place to collaborate in Real Estate related matters, and decided to google around for "Real Estate Forums". Surely enough,...

I recently went to a real estate seminar and it was talking a bit about transactional engineering. and i tried to do a little more research on this, and a website told me about quick sale real estate investors. i'm so confused right now. which is which? all i'm looking to get into right now is...

Hey all- Thanks for the support after passing my class and state exams. Last Tuesday, I signed with Athens Classic Properties in Athens, GA. Woo!! Setup a blog and will post the link after 15 posts ;) Thanks again!

Hello.... Now a days investment into Real Estate is become like money making idea. Person can make much more money in short time by investing into Real Estate & Properties. Regards, Sheds.

I am about to be flipping houses with my mother. We plan on selling our current house to buy a smaller house fix it up and sell it. We want to basically continue flipping houses until we can settle down. I wanted to know if I should get a real estate license for this. I heard you could get like...

What is everyone's opinion on representing friends in a real estate transaction? I'm a very green agent and the first people willing to are friends in my area. Do you work with them? Do you steer them to other agents?