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Thinking about a Career in Real Estate? Tips for Newcomers
The real estate market is good and many newly licensed agents are entering the real estate industry. Traditionally, real estate agents came to the profession from previous careers and work experience that gave them a basis for starting a second career. Today, we see many new agents choosing real estate as their first career. 
Regardless of which group you might fall into, what they teach you in real estate school is just the beginning and typically not even enough to properly write your first offer. 
There are many things you may not be aware of as a new agent. Finding a brokerage that is a good fit is one of the first steps, let them interview you but also interview them in return. 
Making sure you have some financial reserves to pay all the fees, dues, subscriptions, phone bills, to just name a few is another very important step. You will not have an income from day one and it could be several weeks if not months before you receive your first commission check. 
 
 
No Regrets. Personally, I never have regretted getting my license and starting this new (ad)venture.  I entered the business in 2005 and when the market slowed and crashed not too long after and the ... more

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