Thread: Real estate sales while in college?

Originally Posted by rio02002

Hi, im entering college as a transfer student (25yrs old) with years of professional exp (though, not in real estate). I'll be studying for a degree in economics to parlay that to a masters in Commerical Real Estate. Anyway, I was thinking to get my real estate salesperson licensure before starting school, so as to work p/t in the biz while i study. What do all of you think about that? Is it a possibility? Id appreciate your input, thanks.

Part-time agent might not work as well as you would think... You need to be available to show places all the time, and failure to be available will cost you a lot of lost prospects.

Have you thought about RE investing? That you can do part-time, and could make you a good chunk of cash/cash-flow as well.

If I could ask, what is "Commercial RE" anyway? I mean, I know what commercial RE is, but what does the degree provide, and a Masters? I'd love to know.

Later!

In your position I wouldn't focus on real estate sales but on leasing - specifically a niche you would be uniquely qualified to work, student leasing. Do some up front research on apartment complexes and you can make some great commissions (50%-200% of one months rent depending on the market). This is also a niche that will coincide with your schedule, working full time in the two months before school starts.

I started in real etate at the age of 22, so age is not a factor. It depends on how hard you want to work and you must realized that this business is either feast or famine, so plan accordingly.

Really your idea is best for your future.If you are thinking its your part time job but i think its your full time job after 2 or 3 years. It is also good thing to get real estate salesperson license for starting a business.

in regards to your age, i would sell on the fact that you are driven to succeed and that you can focus on them more than say a top-realtor in your area would.

side note: pt sales would be hard. It's a full-time gig.

Originally Posted by Vegasloanlady

I started in real etate at the age of 22, so age is not a factor. It depends on how hard you want to work and you must realized that this business is either feast or famine, so plan accordingly.

I think you are right but your point about working hard kinda gets nullified by him wanting to do it part time. I was told if you want to make money in real estate you are either full time or you might as well put your license in escrow and refer.

It is very hard to do part time.

We do have some agents on our team who are part time. However, being able to work this business full time will allow a person the chance to really flourish.

I wish you all the best with you endeavor however. It is a great time to be looking at the real estate business.

I hope this helps.

you are a hardworking man, I'm working hard too, but the results seem like different, I hope i can do more then other people surposed.

Go for it the younger you start the better nowadays that way as you get older you will be better than most your age! For example i know website programmers who were 15 or 16 wen they started. Obviously real estate is different but go for it as soon as you can as long as it doesn't interfere too much with your classes.