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Week 1

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty

I have completed my first week as a real estate agent in the Bakersfield area!! It has been quite a whirlwind. There is soooo much to learn and no one is going to hold your hand. Thank God I am a quick learner!!

Marketing is the my biggest project. Leads do not just walk in the door so I have to let the public know that I am available to service their real estate needs. My broker has pointed me to some lead generating sites. I really like Active Rain and recommend it to any agent/broker new and seasoned alike. After registering with a couple a sites, I was bombarded with telemarketing calls from companies that sell leads. And they are expensive!!!

I'm starting out the hard way...ground zero. My marketing funds are limited and I cannot afford to pay 3 or 4 companies $60 to $150 a month for leads. And they are not just giving the leads to me!!! They are sharing those leads with every agent in Bakersfield that subscribes to their service. So how are they giving me an edge?

I would rather be creative and conservative with my budget to get the most out of it. I am learning a lot from the other agents in my office by listening to the mistakes they made in their first year. Currently I am blogging and building a personal website to showcase my listing for sale and rent. I plan to do a couple of seminars at my church on buying a home and investing.

So for all those real estate newbies like myself, I will share my first year to share my successes and setbacks that we can learn from.

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Michelle Forneris
Century 21 Sunbelt - Cape Coral, FL
Realtor Specializing in SW Florida Homes

I know the feeling!  I was always on a team and went off on my own and let me tell you, it is so hard to generate the leads.  Good LucK!

Jun 23, 2011 07:18 AM
Linda K. Mayer
License # 01767321 - La Verne, CA
Realtor, SRES, SoCAL, A REALTOR YOU CAN TRUST

Girl, you go!  Do open houses and get buyers... other agents in your office may be able to help you with that.  Do phone time in your office.  And, BTW, usually those bought-and-paid-for leads don't pay off.  Also, call expireds in the evenings.  Our MLS has lists every day.  This works because some people are already frustrated and want a change.  And, learn what to say, how to say it and how to handle any objection that may come your way.  Just a few suggestions.

And.... good luck to you!

PS. I LOVE KEVIN MCCARTHY!  Nicest guy ever.

Jun 23, 2011 07:19 AM