Children typically want to be doctors, firemen, policemen, zookeepers, veterinarians, etc. How many of them want to be a REALTOR? Slim to none, I'd assume, unless you ask an uber successful broker's child that question.
I've always had a passion for architecture, be it the shapes and lines of automobiles, houses, buildings, urban design, etc., but mostly houses and buildings. I toyed with healthcare while in high school (anesthesia, pharmaceuticals, plastic surgery) then ultimately decided a more creative career in architecture would better suit my personality and creativity.
So I took some drafting, math, and design classes. It proved to be less exciting than I expected and I admittedly gave up probably too early. However, selling real estate intrigued me. The thought of working my own schedule, not being stuck in routines, different clients, and of course the limitless income potential. Also being able to still enjoy at least viewing architecture! I didn't know in high school that it wasn't such a difficult dream to achieve: taking a class, passing the test, and then the state exam. It's debatable if this is still a way to weed out the good brokers from the bad, but I of course considered myself one of the good and still do.
So here I am. It hasn't been the best career, or the worst, but I'm still young and keen in technology. Of course I entered the market a few years ago when everything turned for the worse, yet I've kept my license, kept educating myself, kept paying my dues and am working harder now than ever to be sure people know I sell real estate. I want it to be a long, fruitful career.
Please share what led you to selling real estate! I'd love to hear the unique stories. I've always thought if you know a lot of people, get your real estate license. It certainly pays off. I don't know a lot of people, but am changing that!
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