Involved In Real Estate · Lake mary, FL · Member since 2014 · 26 posts · 1 vote
I just finished my real estate class at Ron Climers school in Orlando fl and I am wondering if anyone would be interested in giving me advice on what to do now? good real estate brokers to work for and advice on mistakes not to make as a new person in the field.
Next thing for you to do is start interviewing a couple brokerages in your area. Interview some local brokers as well as the franchises. Focus on their new agent training as well as mentor programs. For me personally I wanted to jump right in and do 30-35 deals my first year, but then realized I should take it a little slower for the first year and really just absorb everything. When I interviewed around I decided to go with Keller Williams because the training was just unbelievable. And it continues after the new agent orientation. Every week we have 1 or 2 different classes going on that anyone can jump in on.
As Antonio said listen to the BP podcasts and set up the alerts for Orlando so you can network with people in your backyard.
Next thing for you to do is start interviewing a couple brokerages in your area. Interview some local brokers as well as the franchises. Focus on their new agent training as well as mentor programs. For me personally I wanted to jump right in and do 30-35 deals my first year, but then realized I should take it a little slower for the first year and really just absorb everything. When I interviewed around I decided to go with Keller Williams because the training was just unbelievable. And it continues after the new agent orientation. Every week we have 1 or 2 different classes going on that anyone can jump in on.
As Antonio said listen to the BP podcasts and set up the alerts for Orlando so you can network with people in your backyard.
Rental Property Investor · Liberty Hill, TX · Member since 2014 · 285 posts · 166 votes
12y
I know it is difficult to assess as a new agent but office culture is very important. Are you constantly around negative people? How many agents are really doing transactions----not just going through the motions. I worked for a very large multi location broker. The top 50 agents made more than $175,000 a year but nearly 50 % of the agents didn't get a single check all year. Some people are agents and are there for the social aspect.
Training is definitely important but so it a knowledgeable manager. Many would tell you cannot do what you want or what your client wants to do---they are wrong many times and cannot think outside the box. Find someone who understands what you want to do and will help you on your way. God luck.
Residential Real Estate Agent · Tierra Verde, FL · Member since 2013 · 276 posts · 130 votes
12y
@Jacob Olivos I could not agree more with @Jim Wilson . KW offers an excellent training program for new agents that readily translates in to investing. In fact there is so much training available you could literally spend 40 hours a week in training. Don't do that, take it slow, find a few agents that have similar backgrounds or goals, let them give you some guidance then get out there and sell.
Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice. And you get the benefit of having over 70 past ones to catch up on.
Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info. Here you will meet wholesalers who provide deals and all the cash buyers (rehabbers) you will need. Check with all the investor/agents see where they hang theirs with and why.
A good read from Brandon Turner
The Real Estate Agent's Ultimate Guide to Working with Investors