Thread: Just offerred a real estate position

Real estate companies will usually take anyone they can get to sign on with them. There is no way of knowing who will make a good agent, so it is strictly a numbers game for them. As an agent, you actually own your own small business, so you have to be prepared for the expenses, lots of long hours, and an uncertain income for at least the first couple of years. But if you are prepared to put in the time and the money, it can be extremely rewarding, both mentally and financially.

The first thing you need to ask yourself is if you have enough money set aside to carry you through for at least six months of no income. (It may sound simple to sell a couple of homes a month, but it is not nearly as easy as it looks.) The next thing you need to ask yourself is if you are prepared to work at least 60 hour work weeks. The most successful agents all put in at least that much time or more. I always say, real estate is not a career, it's a lifestyle.

You can position your real estate business in such a way that customers come chasing after you, anxious to do business with you, instead of you chasing after them and spending a whooping amount of cash on transport and phone bills with less than optimum result.
This is the smart way to do business . . . let the customers chase you instead of you chasing them!
Wait. Is that really possible?
Absolutely!

"Thousands Now Get More Clients And Make More Money Who Never Thought They Could"

How do they do it?
They use the power of the internet.
You see, the internet is a worldwide information medium. When people need information about anything, they search for it online. When they need to buy something . . . they go online and search for it. When they find it, they buy it there and then with their credit or debit card.
The same applies to real estate.

When people need to let or buy a property, they search online for it. When they find what they want or something close to what they desire, they call the estate agent and book an appointment. They visit the property with the agent and if they like what they see, they make payment.
As easy as that.
Think about it. How did you reach this page?
You probably did a search for Lagos Nigeria property or Lagos Nigeria real estate (or something related) on a search engine like Google or Yahoo. When you saw my page listed, you decided to see what I had to offer. If you like what I offer, you will naturally buy.
The same goes for clients who find your real estate listings online.
When they hit your page, they instantly get the feeling that you're a real estate consultant who knows your onions. They are drawn to you. They want to speak with you. They feel they can trust you.
That instant feeling of trust is what guarantees that you will get the sale.
With this system, you can be assured that . . .


Unfortunately, that is what most real estate agents do. They hang around other estate agents that have clients if only to get a share of the estate agent commission no matter how small it is.
This point hit home hard when I took a client out for inspection of a property at one of the estates in Ikeja Lagos Nigeria. A swarm of estate agents were trooping after me anxious to close the deal and collect their share of the commission. They wouldn't do that if they had other clients waiting for them in their offices to close a deal or two.

The stack reality is that many estate agents do not have enough clients to sustain their business.


So, they live from hand to mouth waiting for the big break that will make them stinking rich. And this applies to all class of estate agents even the ones who started their business with substantial capital investment . . . those who appear to be making it..................................

Originally Posted by hixy

I spoke with a recruiter, and to my surprise, the company is interested in hiring me despite not having my real estate license. They are encouraging me to get going with Real Estate School, and eventually, their training. I'm not sure what to do at this point because I am a college student. I know that either way, this is the career I want to pursue; whether post graduation or now. Should I finish school or take the opportunity? I'm not too far in, only one semester at community college where I took 12 credits - so it's not like I've acquired a ton of debt where it wouldn't make sense to give it up now. However, the school does offer a decent amount of real estate classes. I was thinking about taking all the real estate courses next semester and then pursuing my real estate license, as the program does count as Real Estate School and they offer a licensing course. Also, what else aside from the obvious can I do to prepare myself? I apologize for asking so many questions, and if this is a common thread and can be annoying, but any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

I read your note and just smiled because it's dead obvious why they want you, before anyone else snaps you up :-) You're smart, you think things through with an attention to detail/analysis, and most of all, you're thoughtful with it, including great empathy (you can see that yourself when you re-read your post, can't you?).

You should realise that if you keep going the way you are, just about any agency will want you because it's clear you are "one of the good ones". Decide on your studies based on what you believe is best for you, and then go select your agency.