How I got into Real Estate

I may have told this story before here on Active Rain but I couldn't find it so here it is....

 

I would love to say it was a plan, that I grew up wanting to be an agents (ok in High School at one point I thought it would be cool)but that is not my story.

Before Real Estate I was lost, I was stuck in doing something I hated and had no idea what I wanted to do. I made just enough money to where it was hard to leave but also hard to go to work each day. I felt trapped! Quite frankly, I didnt like it and I didnt put forth my best effort.

Then Wendy and I started dating, she was an agent and she worked really hard. She was great with people but had issues with technology, she needed an assistant but really couldn't afford one due to her financial position after a bitter divorce. So I started helping her with her websites and marketing as I enjoy web design and programming. Wendy had been in real estate for about a year when we started dating, since I had been in sales for 20 years she would ask me sales questions...  As time passed I found myself leaving my real job early to help her. I really enjoyed the web work. One day she suggested "why don't you get a Real Estate license?"  At first,I thought "NO! I just want to help out behind the scenes and be in my own little world!" But as time passed I started thinking about it, I signed up and started to study. I thought we could tag team and I could hold a house open for her on weekends, handle a little bit of the overflow of business when needed but keep my "job" until I found what I wanted to do.

Then it happened! I sold a home to a first time home buyer! I was hooked!

I can't express the feeling of joy and happiness I got in helping that couple! Then I helped someone whose home had been on and off the market several times. We had it sold in two months. The list keeps going! I can say as I near the end of my third year in the business I wish I did thisbefore.

 

Scott Fogleman

www.findahomeinbedford.com

www.ScottFogleman.com

www.WittFogleman.com

www.DiscoverBedford.com

434.941.8847

scott@scottfogleman.com

Witt-Fogleman, Inc

101 Tradewynd Drive

Lynchburg, VA 24502

 

Keller Williams Realty

Keller Williams Bedford VA

Scott Fogleman is a Realtor serving Bedford, VA, Lynchburg, VA, Roanoke,VA, and Smith Mountain Lake, VA. He is licensed in the state of Virginia.

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15 Comments on How I got into real estate

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197,536 Points 2 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Scott, great post.  Commission checks can be very addictive.  Keep up the good work and keep on selling!
3:37am • #1
653,443 Points 9 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

I got into real estate almost by default and it worked out well over the last 10 years.
3:38am • #2
986,613 Points 80 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Nothing like the feeliing you get when you accomplish something like selling your first home.  Great story Scott.  Congratulations on the Feature.
4:35am • #3
372,835 Points 24 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Scott.. sometimes we don't really decide things, we just ease on into them. Me too for the Real Estate... it became a part of my life that evolved!
5:02am • #4
435,056 Points 18 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Donald- The checks are great,but the smiles and thank yous frombuyers and sellers are even better!

Chuck- sounds like we are int he same boat..

Rodger- It is a rush, thank you and I hope you are still doing well.

5:04am • #5
1,099,350 Points 51 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Shoot a video on how it happened so they see your expressions, hear your voice and come away with what a real genuine guy that I want to list, market, sell my real estate!
5:20am • #6
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Great post and great story... Do what you love ... love what you do :)
5:53am • #7
652,304 Points 70 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Great story Scott!  I don't know that anybody knew growing up that they were going to become a Realtor.  I enjoy reading other's stories about how they got into real estate.  Good stuff!  
6:09am • #8
730,389 Points 15 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Scott, there is a lot of satisfaction in helping others. Looks like you've found your calling.
6:09am • #9
151,303 Points 3 Featured Posts

Scott, that is a great story! You guys have a winning team, wishing you much success.

I would also add, that the more I work and get to know other agents, the more amazed I am what wonderful people agents are. I am greatly inspired by professionalism and poise. I think seasoned real estate agents have the best people sklills, especially dealing with people who are stressed out in difficult situations, experience emotional breakdowns etc.
6:24am • #10
941,568 Points 26 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp

It does not take long to get hooked on real estate. Keep consistent and make it happen daily
7:03am • #11
761,801 Points 106 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

I love the ability to work as much or as little as we want. Being able to make my own schedule was very important to me.
8:19am • #12
861,217 Points 174 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

That's a really nice story.  It's amazing how quicky folks get enamoured with this business.  You two make a great team.
11:38am • #13
473,477 Points 12 Featured Posts Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Scott, I enjoyed reading your story.  The excitement of first time home buyers is the best.  It sounds like you and Wendy are a perfect team.
4:32pm • #14
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110,754 Points

Good post.

Get a couple of college degrees and begin teaching have five kids in 6 years then figure out that you need a second job, which ultimately becomes the prime job. Amen!

Bob Usey Properties

Mississippi Gulf Coast

Web Site: BOBUSEY.COM
3:41pm • #15


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Author Bio: Scott Fogleman REALTOR/OWNER Keller Williams Realty. Part of the Witt Fogleman team selling real estate in Bedford VA, Lynchburg VA, and Roanoke VA.




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