Posts with tag 'become a real estate agent'

Watching new real estate agents succeed is one of the best parts of our jobs at BHHS Homesale Realty. Real estate agents come from different backgrounds; success is waiting for anyone who is willing to put in the work.

How do you know if a real estate career is right for you? We have compiled some tips, resources and even a quiz to help you decide if becoming a real estate agent is for you.

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As a newly licensed real estate agent, you may find it a challenge when it comes to getting your first listing.  You've invested a whole lot of time and money taking all the classes, passing the licensing exam and landing a spot with your "dream" broker.  Our team at BHHS Homesale Realty has put their heads together to provide you with these seven tips to help you get your first listing.

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Join Homesale Realty and Sunshine Kids for 5k Run

Calling all runners and walkers (or anyone who owns a pair of athletic shoes) to join BHHS Homesale Realty and the Sunshine Kids this Saturday, October 1 at 9:00 AM for the 5^th Annual Run 4 the Sun 5K.

BHHS Homesale Realty adopted the Sunshine Kids as a company-wide charity and...

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You've finished your real estate classes and just received your license.  Next step:  Time to find a broker.  It is required that real estate agents work with a licensed real estate broker although the requirements vary state-by-state.  Finding the best brokerage firm for you is vital to laying the groundwork for a successful career in real estate.  Here are questions to ask a real estate broker during an interview before you join their sales team.

1.  Do you provide real estate training?
One of the most important tips for new real estate agents is learning that working under the umbrella of a real estate brokerage provides the additional training, resources, and contacts that lead to a successful real estate career.

Reputation is paramount when selecting a real estate brokerage. You will want to choose a brokerage that has a reputation for providing quality training for their real estate agents. An established brokerage will go to great lengths to ensure their agents are up-to-date on regulations, industry trends and sales techniques. Moreover, they hold their real estate agents to high ethical standards. This translates into a solid reputation for the brokerage that prospective clients appreciate and trust.

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If you're toying with the idea of becoming a real estate agent, you might be wondering what kinds of things your new job will entail.  Some people assume showing houses to clients, filling out paperwork and collecting a commission pretty much sums up the typical day of a real estate agent--that couldn't be further from the truth.

One of the first things to understand about a career in real estate is that each day is different.  Days (and evenings) are filled with a variety of things to do.  If you ask a seasoned REALTOR®, they may tell you one of the reasons they decided to become a real estate agent was no two days are exactly the same.

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