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Why I Choose Real Estate as a Profession!

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Tri-Lakes Branson, MO 2015029883

 

 

 

 

It was quite a few years ago my husband said he would like to study real estate and get his license. I said that sounds great, I think I will too. At that time, there were no class requirements to get a license. If you could pass the test, you could get a license. I bought a book briefly read through the book and I thought I was ready for my real estate sales agent test. Before testing I began talking with brokers to determine which office I would like to join. The second broker I interviewed asked me if I thought I was ready for my test. Of course, I thought I was ready. I had passed every test I had ever taken. He gave me a few questions that he said were on the test. I had no idea which answer was correct. The next day I drove 90 miles to the closest book store. I found a test prep study book with questions at the end of each chapter. The book said I should study until I could pass all of the tests with 90% accuracy. I spent the next six weeks studying from morning to evening. I took the test and passed.

My husband at that time, never studied and did not take the license exam. I am so glad I did.

Real estate has been very good to me from my own investments to my years as an agent helping others buy and sell real estate. Now I help buyers and sellers with their Branson Real Estate.

My first investment I purchase for $1,000 down and a few years later sold and netted $40,000 after all of my costs. I really enjoy being an agent helping other people make their dreams come true. I know real estate investments are good for everyone, because real estate has been so good to me. It really gives me pleasure when I can help someone find the right property and then help them through the entire process.

 

 

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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Great success story. Many started your way....

Thanks for sharing.

Sam Shueh

Nov 14, 2015 10:30 AM
Sham Reddy CRS
Howard Hanna RE Services, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH
CRS

Thanks for sharing!

I really enjoy being an agent helping other people make their dreams come true. I know real estate investments are good for everyone. It really gives me pleasure when I can help someone find the right property and then help them through the entire process.

Nov 14, 2015 07:54 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Welcome to ActiveRain!

Your first investment choice gave you a great return. Good job!

Nov 14, 2015 08:03 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Welcome to ActiveRain Linda Guess .

Real Estate surely is one of the best investment one can always count on. And I know few people who are in Real Estate exclusively for this reason only.

Nov 15, 2015 01:02 AM
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Linda Guess Sounds like you've got a good handle on this business and the benefits from investing.

Nov 15, 2015 01:27 AM
Bill Reddington
Re/max By The Sea - Destin, FL
Destin Florida Real Estate

Congratulations for making it thru what I call the madness. Lots of investors did not do so well. The world is changing again. Hope it continues for the better.

Nov 15, 2015 04:31 AM
Barbara Altieri
Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties - Shelton, CT
REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale

Linda -- Welcome to AR! Sounds like you enjoy working in RE. You will learn SO much here to enhance everything you are currently doing and know. Invest HERE. It will pay off!

Nov 15, 2015 10:14 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Welcome Linda.  I think you're going to love what you can learn hear and I look forward to reading more from you.

Nov 15, 2015 12:19 PM
Brigita McKelvie, Associate Broker
Cindy Stys Equestrian and Country Properties, Ltd. - Lehigh Valley, PA
The Broker with horse sense and no horsing around

Linda,

Welcome to ActiveRain!  Congratulations on your first featured post!  Keep it up!

Brigita

Nov 15, 2015 09:38 PM
Richie & You
people first-then business - Riverside, CA
Author & Consultant

Good post, hostess and subject matter this Linda Guess brings us

Nov 15, 2015 10:48 PM
Barbara Parker
Highgarden Real Estate - Fort Mill, SC
I like to work with first time homebuyers, sellers

Great story,  I hope you will always be successful.

Nov 16, 2015 12:43 AM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Thanks for sharing your reason why Linda.

Welcome to Active Rain, looking forward to reading many more of your posts, let me know if there is anything that I can do to help as you get started here.
Bob

Nov 17, 2015 07:04 AM
Mery Fernandez Empire Network Realty Luxury Brokerage
Empire Network Realty INC. - Orlando, FL
The Rise of An Empire, Let's Build Yours!

Hi Linda! Welcome to the world of Activerain, may your blogging  create a whole new chapter in your Real Estate Career.

Nov 17, 2015 11:26 PM
Nancy Robinson Ranked #6 in MI
Century 21 Town and Country - Royal Oak, MI
#11 Century21 Realtor in the US, #16 in the World

Some are called to the professional and  when they answer the call its magic! Thank You for the post and welcome to the site.  I am sure you will find  many like minded individuals to share and connect with.  NICE first post! Great story.

Nov 22, 2015 02:25 AM
Nancy Robinson Ranked #6 in MI
Century 21 Town and Country - Royal Oak, MI
#11 Century21 Realtor in the US, #16 in the World

BTW>>>  Super cute Doggy whats his/ her name?  He/she looks like my Maltese Augie.  Who we called Augustus due to his noble stature.

Nov 22, 2015 02:27 AM
Linda Guess
Keller Williams Tri-Lakes Branson, MO - Branson, MO
Branson area real estate sales.

Yes she is a Maltese.  Her name is Missey.  I see you are from MI.  Is that Michigan?  Lots of people visit Branson from Michigan. 

Nov 22, 2015 07:33 AM
Carolyn Crispin
Keller Williams Tri-Lakes - Branson, MO
Crispin Team Sells Branson Homes Land & Commercial

So glad you are part of Keller Williams Tri-Lakes Realty Linda and welcome to activerain!

Nov 24, 2015 09:56 PM
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC • Short Sale • Probate

Linda,

welcome to the Rain and congratulations on your successful real estate career. 

Dec 01, 2015 10:37 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Linda Guess It is wonderful helping others find the dream of home ownership .  The best part is when they call you years later when they are ready to move . Loyalty is a wonderful thing .

Dec 01, 2015 01:21 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Great post Linda and welcome to the Activerain network 

Dec 04, 2015 05:09 AM