High-end real estate, is it hard to get in to

**tjoerie** · 10-28-2009, 10:03 AM

I'm 20 years old and I've been thinking about doing real estate for a while now. I know that the market has gone down quite a bit, but if I were to obtain my license would it be hard to get into a high-end residential real estate company or would I have to start off with a smaller company to gain some experience first then go for the high-end real estate. All the help i can get will be much appreciated, thanks!

**mr1** · 10-28-2009, 01:23 PM

I admire your courage but there's not a single real estate broker on the planet, not to mention a home seller, who's going to trust a multi-million dollar transaction on a youngster (and brand new agent) who's not even old enough to drink a beer. You're going to have to work your way up to high end. It's not really a decision for you to make.

**tjoerie** · 10-28-2009, 07:27 PM

thanks mr1 for the reply, appreciate the honesty :], but if that's what I have to do, than that's what I'll do.

-tjoerie

**dan schuman** · 11-11-2009, 05:02 AM

I don't know if it's too late for me to add to this, but there could be opportunities to work as an assistant for a luxury agent where you would be somewhat of an apprentice for several years and get some experience. As Mr. 1 mentioned, because of your lack of experience and age, your responsibilites would be limited, but if you found the right situation, it could be a good way to learn. If you did get your license and wanted to learn more about the luxury market, there are courses on line through the Luxury Home Council and a few others that I believe any agent can take, that will at least teach you the basics of this market. I believe the courses are $300-400, so you may want to wait a little while before making this type of investment. Good luck.

**Moore** · 11-11-2009, 06:37 AM

Sure you should start with a small company where only few people work as it will be good experince for you. In small compnies you should do different obligations and thus you get this valuable experience, that you will allow you later to join a bigger company.

**jasonthoele** · 11-11-2009, 02:13 PM

I agree with Dan, pull a ranking report of the top 5 agents in your local area and see if they want to take on a new buyers agent.... this will get you some experience and later listings if you handle your buyers right.

**PreviewOrangeCounty** · 11-24-2009, 12:26 AM

Good ideas to break into real estate. One thing I regret is not putting in the effort in the high end back when I first started selling real estate. Might as well start when you are young but make sure you have a good mentor

**canadianagent** · 12-09-2009, 06:17 AM

I agree with the above advice. Getting a good mentor is KEY when you are starting out. Especially if there is NO training like were I am.

**kimn** · 09-29-2011, 11:24 PM

That's so not true, I started selling real estate when I was 18 years old and my first year I sold more than 20 homes. When the market crash in 2008, I opened my own real estate company at the of 23 years old. You can do anything that you put your mind too. Go for your dreams.

Originally Posted by mr1

I admire your courage but there's not a single real estate broker on the planet, not to mention a home seller, who's going to trust a multi-million dollar transaction on a youngster (and brand new agent) who's not even old enough to drink a beer. You're going to have to work your way up to high end. It's not really a decision for you to make.