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Q: Can I Do Real Estate Part-Time? A: Real Estate Is Like Hokey Pokey

By Mary Yonkers

Education & Training with Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate

April 26, 2011 01:07 PM

Q: Can I Do Real Estate Part-Time?

A: Real Estate Is Like Hokey Pokey

You put your right foot in,
You put your right foot out,
You put your right foot in
And you shake it all about.
You do the Hokey Pokey

And you turn yourself around,

That's what it's all about

You put . . . left foot in

You put . . . right hand in

You put . . . left hand in

You put . . . right shoulder in

You put . . . left shoulder in

You put . . . right hip in

You put . . . left hip in

You put your whole self in
You put your whole self out
You put your whole self in
You shake it all about
You do the Hokey Pokey
You turn yourself around
That's what it's all about

Yes, some agents will try Real Estate on part-time basis, but is that what the client wants? If you were the buyer or seller would you work with part-timer?

Have you tried to reach a part-time agent recently? Can't take calls at work . . . out to lunch . . . and you left messages everywhere. Where are they when you need them? Hokey Pokey

Real Estate is not a part-time business. The client deserves 100% a.k.a. your whole self . . . My husband just picked up a new commercial client because the consumer could not reach the listing agent who was working his other job and not available to answer calls or make appointments during the day. Hokey Pokey

Put your whole self in ~ That's what it is all about. Click link to watch very funny animated Hokey Pokey

www.goanimate.com

Q: Can I Do Real Estate Part-Time? A: Real Estate Is Like Hokey Pokey

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Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Anna--thanks for the Feature in Banatudes. Does that mean I get to wear the banana suit for a day? Pretty please??? With cherry??

Apr 26, 2011 02:14 PM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Jerry--that's it. The part-timers come and they go. In the process the consumer suffers and vilify the real estate business.

Apr 26, 2011 02:15 PM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Jeanne--You hit the nail on the head. No only does the consumer suffer, but the other agent does most of the work. As we know the true professional does what needs to be done to complete the transaction.

Apr 26, 2011 02:18 PM

Brad Baxter

Brad Baxter, Weichert, Realtors - McDonald-McKinney - Fishers, IN

Indianapolis Real Estate Broker

If you are hanging on to the other job, other paycheck, other whatever and you only have your left foot in.....you are not going to be successful in real estate for you or your client.....I like your post.

Apr 26, 2011 02:39 PM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I have actually know a couple of agents who were VERY successful part time. I think it depends on what the "other" job it. I once had an agent who also sold insurance (also commission and flexible hours) and he did fabulous at both. But I think it's a rare person and stiuation to be able to pull it off.

Apr 26, 2011 02:46 PM

Christine Hooks

Pino Agency - Pennsville, NJ

Celebrating 25 Years in Real Estate!

I really enjoyed this post, Mary. Very clever!

I only know one part-timer who is successful. He works fulltime at the local hospital.

I think he's a work-a-holic.

Apr 26, 2011 04:49 PM

Emily Read

Salt Lake City, UT

Mary - very cute!! I couldn't help singing along as I read (I'm sure others have done the same..) Very true - it's 100% commitment if you want to provide the very best service to your clients!

Apr 26, 2011 07:19 PM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Well done post. Some part timers are successful but is not a good bet for most. Those that want part time work find opportunities to hold open houses for busy listing agents.

Blooming for home buyers!

Apr 26, 2011 11:15 PM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Mary - this is very funny-I didn't realize you were so talented in animation. It's true too; how can anyone do this job part-time although right now I'm doing a deal with another agent who works a full-time job (not in real estate) and it's really difficult to reach her during the day when I need answers.

Apr 27, 2011 12:30 AM

Retired Notworking

Tallahassee, FL

You are certainly likely to be successful if you devote your efforts wholeheartedly to your work and especially if you are available when needed.

Apr 27, 2011 02:07 AM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Thanks Brad. It is nice to meet you here. I will visit your site later.

Apr 27, 2011 03:27 AM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Tammy--you are right. There are a few exceptions and they make so many want to try it part-time, too, but they don't realize the commitment it takes. Thanks for stopping by.

Apr 27, 2011 03:29 AM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Chris--You are right. The few successful part-timers are workaholics and don't have a life.

Apr 27, 2011 03:30 AM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Hi Emily--I am glad you like the animation. I had fun creating it. Thanks for the mention in your FB post recently.

Apr 27, 2011 03:31 AM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

So true, Roy. Successful part-timers are the exception. Thanks for the flower.

Apr 27, 2011 03:32 AM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Toni--Guess animation might be one of my hidden talents. We will see if I progress. I just added a few photos to this post to emphasis the frustration we experience working with part-timers.

Apr 27, 2011 03:34 AM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Colleen--You are so right. Agents need to be reachable and flex their schedule to fit the client not the other way around.

Apr 27, 2011 03:35 AM

Gary Coles (International Referrals)

Venture Realty International - Las Vegas, NV

Latin America Real Estate

Mary, I've had some part time agents who were exceptional and some full time agents that were horrible. I have to say that a part time agent can be great at real estate, but it takes real dedication and some way to make certain that the clients get full service (I think that only about 1 in a hundred can do it).

Apr 27, 2011 12:18 PM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Gary--I think your math is right on about 1 in a hundred. Yes, it takes a lot of dedication and too many part-timers get discouraged long before they become successful. Thanks for stopping here tonight.

Apr 27, 2011 01:19 PM

Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES

Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL

Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Mary, that's delightful! Now I won't be able to get that tune out of my head for the rest of the day... guess I put my head in as well!

Apr 29, 2011 05:50 AM