Posts in category 'Become A Realtor'

As a real estate professional, you never stop learning. Some skills are used almost daily, while others come up once in a blue moon. One secret to why Homesale Realty experts are so successful is that we have one of the industry's best processes for learning new skills.

That includes high stakes edge-cases like bidding wars.

Bidding wars start when two or more prospective buyers compete directly to purchase a property. Put simply, they don't happen every day. In fact, a bidding war is unlikely outside of specific circumstances: A market where buyers greatly outnumber sellers.

If a market is busy and a home is uniquely desirable, bidding wars can happen suddenly.

It's crucial to have negotiating skills at the ready when a bidding war strikes. Buyers who enter it unprepared can find themselves vastly overspending their budget or making concessions that aren't wise in the long run. Emotions run high, and poor decisions might be made.

So, how can you advise your client on navigating a bidding war?

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Thinking of becoming a real estate agent? It's a great choice! Real estate is one of the most popular options for a second career. No matter what you've done in the past, you have skills that are useful in real estate. That's one reason why Homesale Realty has a focus on mentoring and bringing people from diverse backgrounds up to speed fast.

Agents have terrific income potential. The top earners make as much as doctors and lawyers — and beyond. Just as important, they have the chance to make a positive difference. Real estate experts benefit the community. They're essential to helping others achieve their dreams.

If you want to break into real estate, here's your action plan.

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Many people are wondering if now is a good time to become a real estate agent.

Real estate is one of the most popular second careers in any economy. One reason why Homesale Realty agents are so effective is because they learn how to leverage the skills they learned in the past to make their new career successful.

In a world so full of uncertainty, it's no surprise that taking the leap into a new industry is intimidating. But it should also be exciting: The truth is, now is an excellent time to get started as a real estate agent.

And it's not all about those "great lessons" you can learn from adversity, either!

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Once you become a REALTOR®, that's not the end of the story – not by a long shot! One of the reasons why Homesale Realty is successful in producing top real estate performers is this: We help our team members prepare and make the most of ongoing professional education.

In many fields, continuing education is considered kind of a drag. In real estate, it truly has the potential to accelerate your career by giving you all-new skills you could end up using every day. Although continuing education is a must in real estate, standards vary. Each state has its own expectations. Understanding the requirements and adapting to them is essential to your success.

Don't worry if you've never been a good test-taker: You're given plenty of time to meet your continuing education requirements. The challenge is to stay organized and get started promptly.

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Here at BHHS Homesale Realty, we understand that starting out in the real estate business presents a lot of unexpected challenges. That's why we make every effort to help our new agents along the way, which includes avoiding some of the most common obstacles that new agents face. 

Mistakes to Avoid as a New Agent

With your new real estate license in hand, you're driven, determined,and ready to strike out into the real estate world and make a name for yourself. That desire to be successful is healthy, but there are some things you should know.

The first thing to understand is that most real estate agents don't quite make it. Some studies suggest that 93% of the deals are done by only 7% of the agents. It's a shocking statistic, but one you can learn. To get your career off on the right track, start by avoiding these six common mistakes that new agents often make:

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