18 year old too young for the real estate world?

18 year old too young for the real estate world?

Vendor · Miami, FL · Member since 2015 · 6 posts · 1 vote

okay so i had my first meeting with a Brokerage firm, although it went well and i knew what to ask and what not, something they told me i did not like. They said that since i am 18 i should just let my liscence remain inactive and become an assistant. I have been studying this field and reading about it and i feel like i have the knowledge that many new assistants have and i could start selling already. but they insist that because of my age and my baby face it will be hard for people to take me seriously. i think that as long as i give top fiduciary services it should not matter what my age is or how old/young i am. what do you guys think?? should i just be an assistant or take the risk 

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  • Dan MackinBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Erie, CO · Member since 2014 · 1k+ posts · 512 votes
    11y

    Lots of firms like to recommend that at the beginning it seems. Being an assistant isn't necessarily a bad thing. It really is a great way to learn a ton about the business, but if you really want to get yourself out there then find a firm who will let you sign on. Just know that there is a lot to the business that can't be learned just from reading.

  • Investor · Houston, TX · Member since 2015 · 6 posts · 1 vote
    11y

    i believe you should forge ahead with your plan and be encouraged.  I would also advise to read Jack Canfield, 7 Habits of Highly Effective people, The Happiness project, Richest Man in Babylon, How to win friends and influence people, think and grow rich, the greatest salesman in the world.

  • Investor · Houston, TX · Member since 2015 · 6 posts · 1 vote
    11y

    i believe you should forge ahead with your plan and be encouraged.  I would also advise to read Jack Canfield, 7 Habits of Highly Effective people, The Happiness project, Richest Man in Babylon, How to win friends and influence people, think and grow rich, the greatest salesman in the world.

  • Professional · Carlsbad, CA · Member since 2012 · 12k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    11y

    @Jose Montero

    Welcome to Bigger Pockets. BP is full of resources. You will find resources here from blogs to pod casts and forums. You can also send messages to members which is my favorite part of the website.

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