I like to update my resume every year, its a tool I use when working with buyers and sellers, and as I was about to update this very vital piece of information I went on AR to see if I could get any pointer's about writing a great real estate resume and did not see any info on this subject: So, here goes. "Producing an outstanding resume with these 10 essentials".

  1. When approaching writing your resume, focus on who is going to be reviewing this document. Each resume must be tailor to the audience that you hope to capture the attention of.
  2. What ever you do --- do not embellish your credentials, if; for some reason your experience is light in a particular area, try to target your strengths in this area, then move on.
  3. Re-work your resume at least three times.
  4. Keep it to one page. Save it on your computer.
  5. Provide a cover letter, if mailing the resume out.
  6. Stay current; do not go back to when you were in kindergarten.
  7. Provide a summary either in the beginning or at the end.
  8. Many resume template start out with an objective for your resume, I would say that a personal call. Sometimes it works other times it seems redundant.
  9. How to deliver: Many times I have heard that it is in your best interest to deliver your resume in person. This has worked for me. To each it is a person call. If you want to email this information make sure that you have reviewed it carefully, and that all spelling and grammar errors are caught before submitting.
  10. Remember that your resume must show how you would benefit this particular company, or person. Provide current references.

I have found that with presenting my resume to a FSBO or Expire when I have appointments with these prospects ---it  gives me an edge. It also, helps with follow-up calls to said prospects.

 

Lorraine

 

 

4 Comments on You're Real Estate Resume!

This is really good advice.  I don't use a resume, but I can see how it would be beneficial.  Thanks for sharing!

01/07/2008 08:32 AM by Jeannie Kontis - Lancaster Real Estate, Lancaster PA Homes for Sale (Long & Foster Real Estate, Lancaster PA)


That's a great idea.  I would have never thought of giving my resume to clients.

01/07/2008 08:34 AM by DeVina DeLoach (Nathan's Realty)


Do you recommend putting your resume on only 1 page.  Let me know what you think.  Also, do you recommend any sites that have some good examples.

J.

01/07/2008 08:50 AM by Jeff Kessler ABR,GRI, Texas 512.801.5666 (Austin Homes Realtors)


Jeff:

I recommend only one page, because most individuals to not have a very long attention span. Also, that is why I recommend a summary, in case the party that you are giving this information to, does not want to go thru your entire resume they can jump to the summary. I cannot recommend any on line site, I can recommend some really good books that you can get from the library. Resume Magic by Susan Whitcomb, the other is The Complete Idiots Guide to Writing Resume by Susan Ireland. Good Luck.

01/07/2008 09:45 AM by Lorraine and Loretta Kratz (Crescent Moon Realty, Inc. & Land N Sea Auctions.)


Leave a response…

Name:
Notify me of new comments:
Comment:
What does the graphic say?
 
Find CA real estate agents and San Marcos real estate here on ActiveRain.
Disclaimer: ActiveRain Corp. does not necessarily endorse the real estate agents, loan officers and brokers listed on this site. These real estate profiles, blogs and blog entries are provided here as a courtesy to our visitors to help them make an informed decision when buying or selling a house. ActiveRain Corp. takes no responsibility for the content in these profiles, that are written by the members of this community.
© 2007 ActiveRain Corp. All Rights Reserved