Currently studying to get my real estate license in Florida.

Currently studying to get my real estate license in Florida.

Altamonte Springs, FL · Member since 2016 · 2 posts · 1 vote

Hi everyone, I am currently studying to get my real estate license here in the state of Florida. I will be operating in the Orlando area. Still trying to figure out what avenue I want to start out with. My mom told me that timeshare saless here in Orlando can be very profitable. I want to work around high class intelligent people. Can someone please give me some good advice on what avenue to go down. Residential or timeshare? Or even possibly another option that I don't even know about. Thanks!

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Investor · Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2014 · 2k+ posts · 601 votes
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@Thomas Griffith

I always liked residential.  I have tried timeshares but didn't have success, but it's a specialty niche. So you need to know how to do it, and how to sell it.  It's easy to buy a Cheap Timeshare, but the key is selling it.  But you can make $ in both, but I enjoy residential. Thanks Thomas.

Brett

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  • Investor · Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2014 · 2k+ posts · 601 votes
    10y

    @Thomas Griffith

    I always liked residential.  I have tried timeshares but didn't have success, but it's a specialty niche. So you need to know how to do it, and how to sell it.  It's easy to buy a Cheap Timeshare, but the key is selling it.  But you can make $ in both, but I enjoy residential. Thanks Thomas.

    Brett

  • Specialist · Phoenix, AZ · Member since 2014 · 47 posts · 26 votes
    10y

    My first real estate mentor began in the time share business. He taught me a few things that he said he learned at the time share gig;

    -Control the conversation

    -Make the person you are talking to make a decision, one way or another

    -Get reps in! Look at what you did wrong/other people did right, make adjustments and have more reps!

    I had these drilled into my head! You will learn the same thing from either residential or timeshare. Look at the managers for both sectors; look at the amount of work that you will be doing- pick the option that allows you to learn as much as possible and develop your skills as a real estate professional (the job/manager that is fun might not be the best for you to grow). 

  • Investor · Hillsboro, MO · Member since 2014 · 57 posts · 16 votes
    10y

    Time Share sales people are the most shady liars I have ever talked too!!!

  • Altamonte Springs, FL · Member since 2016 · 2 posts · 1 vote
    10y
    Originally posted by @Andrew Brannick:

    My first real estate mentor began in the time share business. He taught me a few things that he said he learned at the time share gig;

    -Control the conversation

    -Make the person you are talking to make a decision, one way or another

    -Get reps in! Look at what you did wrong/other people did right, make adjustments and have more reps!

    I had these drilled into my head! You will learn the same thing from either residential or timeshare. Look at the managers for both sectors; look at the amount of work that you will be doing- pick the option that allows you to learn as much as possible and develop your skills as a real estate professional (the job/manager that is fun might not be the best for you to grow). 

     Great advice. Thanks!

  • Real Estate Agent · Orlando, FL · Member since 2015 · 177 posts · 54 votes
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    @Thomas Griffith

    Hey man congrats on joining BP.com and good luck taking your state exam. I work for a boutique shop in the antique district on orange ave. We do just about everything involving real estate, other then time shares hahah if you ever want to meet up or stop by just let me know. PM me if anything.

    Good luck!

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