All Forum Posts by: Account Closed

I have been a dual career agent for most of my career. Since getting my license I have done a handful of transactions, on the side, and while working another job. I only did transactions that fell into my lap as I never prospected for them. I have decided to make a go of the sales side and prospect heavily. I work until midnight most nights, setting myself up to prospect. I still have another job, but Real Estate has become my focus. In all honesty, if you want to produce there is no way to pull it off on a part time basis. Propsecting is crucial to your success and you will have to put the work in to get the leads. Since going full time  I have developed  and am currently working 2 hot buyer leads, I am developing 1 warm buyer lead, secured a listing and closed one sale; all while working another non real estate job.  I am dedicating alot of time developing leads and my "other" job has taken a back burner. Systematizing your business is the key to managing your time.

where do where do I sign? Lol

I agree that Keller Williams has a great agent development program. However, if your can self motivate, read Gary Kellers millionaire agent book and go with a discoun brokerage.

I use vistaprint. They are inexpensive and reliable

@mike dricken it depends on the market. The big corporate brokerages typically have set  minimum commissions. I work for a small company and have the ability to set my own commissions. In my market the average is between 5 and 6% with each side getting typically getting half. For a loyal repeat customer I usually go as low as 4.5%, remember in real estate everything is negotiable.

welcome to bp

Welcome to BP @Brittany Johnson

Welcome to BP @Carl Simon. I liked your intro and goals. I too listen to the podcasts on my commute to Annapolis. They are just about long enough to make the commute interesting. 

A no is a no. Take her off your list and move to the next prospect. Look at it from the bright side,  At least she told you that she wasn't interested on the first mailing. Now you won't have to spend another penny trying to market to her!

No. I've been on three " interviews" and all of them were sales pitches on what their company had to offer me. If your an investor I recommend staying away from the large franchise companies and look for a smaller, discount brokerage. The difference being, you get name recognition with the big company for which you pay for in regards to your split (50/50) and franchise fees. With a smaller discount firm you can find companies, at least in maryland the offer you 85% of your production. No matter what, tell them your intention is to be a full time agent. If you have to work another job, that's your business. Most realtors are independent contractors and set their own hours. Btw, I am not advocating being deceptive. In order to be a successful realtor, even on "a part time" basis you will have to put in hours and hours of work prospecting and learning, so in my opinion there is no way to be part time unless you are just hanging your license and not trying to produce.