Home : Blogs : Edward Colon : Edward's Blog

Yes I'm new !

The title should explain it, yes I'm a new Agent and where do I begin. There are too many things to think about, what classes should i take, Crs ,Gri E pro am i running out of letters ?

Who do i hit up for my first Clients ? Relatives, my current coworkers if i am still working in another line of work and starting out in Real Estate part time. Depite what all of my friends and coworkers may think, Real Estate does take work and unfortunately it is not as easy as the general public thinks to get rich.

I am working at it very hard, it is a timely process, but it is worth the effort !

I will continue to update my progress in my Learning the business experience.

Posted by Edward Colon on 08/19/2006 12:41 AM

Comments (5)

ladera ranch, ladera ranch real estate, ed colon realtor, prudential california realty, buying a home in ladera ranch

5 Comments on Yes I'm new !

AUG

2006

First things first! Forget about getting any real estate designations (GRI, CRS, ePR, etc) until you have more experience. You've got a lot on your plate right now.

Create a "sphere of influence" list (family, friends, co-workers, etc) write them all a letter exlaining what you're doing now & how you can help them with out-of-state referrals, buying, selling, etc. You should mail something to your "sphere" often.
Take as many contract classes as you can (hopefully you've ended up at a broker who offers plenty of training).
Learn how to create a great looking CMA.
Take computer courses in Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
Create your own systems for how things should work (listing appts, working w/ buyers, etc). Take notes & tweek it over the years.
Create a marketing plan (what are you going to do for each of your listings?)
Offer to do open houses for other agents (plan well & know your market for the neighborhood)

That should keep you busy for a while! Good luck! : )

Congratulations on getting your license and good luck Edward. Take advantage of all the traning opportunities your company and board have for new agents.

Keep us posted.

Real estate should be a lifelong learning experience. Never stop.

Since you are just now beginning, see if there is anyone in your office who has business they are not able to get too. Make yourself available to help. Many veteran agents are willing to mentor, especially to newbees who are willing to work and express gratitude when helped.

Real estate is a relationship business.

It's always been my position that listings are something you need lots of so my suggestion would be do activities that put you in front of people that want to sell their home.

For Sale By Owners are a great source of listings because the majority can't sell on their own and end up listing with someone, might as well be you.

Expired listings are another great source. You not only know these folks want to sell, they've been trying, all they need now is a good Realtor who will tell them what they need to know about their house instead of what they want to hear.

There are tons of books out there, both at the public library, bookstores, and Amazon.com about how to work FSBOs and expireds. Get a couple, read them, and go to work.

You are at the starting gate with no bad habits you might want to see if you can shadow a successful team or person. Continue all the education it is a source for alot of terrific techniques, always ask for business and wear a name badge from your company.

Leave a response…

Name:

Email:
(optional)

Comment:

What does the graphic say?