April 1st, 2008 was a big day for me. I began my Real Estate career with Prudential. It was 22 years after I wanted to do it but, I did it, nonetheless.
Before I began though, I wrote down a list of goals that I wanted to achieve in my first five years. Those were: 1. Learn the ins and outs of a true Real Estate Transaction, while understanding the process. (the easy one) 2. Sell my first Home. 3. Do a Commercial Deal. 4. Learn the REO Process and represent a buyer/seller in such a transaction. 5. Learn the Short Sale process and represent a buyer/seller in a transaction.
I knew that I could not gain real world experience from a book. I had to get my hands dirty, so to speak.
My very first deal was a Car Wash representing the Buyer. My second deal was a residential buyer/seller transaction. My third deal was a Short Sale. My fourth was an REO through Fannie Mae. My fifth was almost a HUD home, we'd gone through the entire process of negotiaton and ended up being contingent upon a Home Inspection. That deal fell through, but my Buyer was able to purchase a different home, just a short distance away. Heck I still have a year to go...
Many friends and family asked me why I got into Real Estate when I did. Initially, I told them because it was one of those things I've put off for waaaay too long. Getting in when I did, also allowed me to learn many valuable lessons. The timing, I thought, was right. It was April of 2008! It was in a slooow time in the business. I wanted to be able to take on a transaction and walk along with it, understanding the process. It was slow enough and it helped me learn.
In November of 2008, I found Activerain. Of course, I had no idea where this membership would lead, but I had a feeling that this website was a resource I could use as a tool to build my business. And then some!!!
I still have a year to go on my 5 year goals. I am now looking at my 7 year, 10 year and Lifetime goals. I have already started them.
Activerain was a valuable resource then and continues to be today. Since I became active in the blogging scene here, I have made some great friends, learned things from seasoned veterans (Notice I didn't say old) and have grown my business. I look forward to what lies ahead.
Being that I turned four today? I think today, I would be a fool, if I didn't go fishing! Heck, I do need my time too.
Enjoy the day Rainers and thank you all for being a part of my business and family. :)
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