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Real Estate Agent with ReMax New Horizons

Hello all:

My first blog, I'm still in process of finalizing my web page.  I've been in real estate since 2004.  I started with a 3rd generation family business and hit the market right at the beginnibng of the real estate boom here in Orange VA.  My first day was 8/5/04 (my wedding anniversary) 10 minutes after setting up my desk I received a call and the lady on the line stated she wanted to buy a house but needed to sell hers first.  I met with her 20 minutes later and an hour into my real estate career I had my first listing.  That was a thursday, by Sunday I had my first ratified contract.  I quit my day job (I had planned to ease into the the real estate thing) on Monday and haven't looked back. 

I went on slight tangent there.  I have recently left that firm for a firm that's been around since April 2007.  I joined a ReMax office in Madison, Va due in large part the the unique business plan and national exposure.  I would like any suggestions on start-ups competing against firms that have been entrenched in small markets. 

Thanks

Christopher Pike, 803.727.7800
Keller Williams® Realty - Columbia, SC

Keith

Welcome to the world of blogging and to AR!

Sep 26, 2007 02:09 PM
Michelle Way
AVALAR Pro Realty - Jackson, MS
ABR, GRI, WCR
Do cheap and inexpensive marketing tools. Something as simple as putting out old mag. at office sitting area,car shops, any place that has a sitting area. Doctors offices are great. Make sure that you put your business card and it states something to the effect that this is provided compliments of YOU1!!!Good luck
Sep 26, 2007 02:24 PM
Julie Chapman
Julie Chapman Broker - Ormond Beach, FL
Daytona Beach Shores, Florida

Keith,

Welcome to Active Rain from a developer's child that markets new construction. 

Sep 26, 2007 02:29 PM
Gary Bolen
McCall Realty - South Lake Tahoe, CA
CRS - Lake Tahoe Real Estate Information

Keith,

Welcome. Read the community guidelines. that will help. and comment 10 times a day no matter what. that will give you tons of good information, great ideas, and is the quickest way to becoming involved.

keep writing too. it'll get better and easier as you go along.

cheers... 

Sep 26, 2007 02:29 PM
Luis Ponce
NewKey Home Lending - Los Angeles, CA

Here is the first tip: Don’t rely on the name of Remax for you to gain business. There are two types of agents, the ones that need the name of a Big Company to gain business, and the ones that rely only on themselves to generate business no matter what company they are under.

Sep 26, 2007 02:36 PM
Shannon Lefevre
John R. Wood Properties - Naples, FL
Shannon Lefevre, PA Your Naples Smart Girl
Remember what you got in business to do...make money...that means listing and selling real estate not figuring out how to make a company successful...if you stick to listing and selling real estate, the company will be successful.  Good luck!
Sep 26, 2007 02:55 PM
Lane Bailey
Century 21 Results Realty - Suwanee, GA
Realtor & Car Guy
Welcome.  Have fun with all of the great info here.  I know that I learn at least ten things a day... usually more. 
Sep 26, 2007 03:23 PM
Tania King
CIR REALTY - Calgary, AB

What a great start!  Welcome to AR!

Sep 26, 2007 03:45 PM
Ray Saenz
Exit Realty Laredo - Laredo, TX
Homes for Sale in Laredo, TX - Texas, Realtor

Keith,

welcome to active rain and that's great that you are here in this great community, keep the good blog / work.

ray saenz

 

Sep 26, 2007 04:48 PM