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Diary of a New Agent (Today was the day!)

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Real Estate Agent with Acquire Real Estate

Oh it was a busy and exciting day! I will go ahead and tell you the good news - I passed my real estate exam this morning. Thanks to Frankie Griffin at the Real Estate School for Success for seeing that I was well prepared. The most aggrevating thing was that afterwards, I took my paperwork to the RE Commission and was told I had to wait until tomorrow to pick up my actual license. (It seems I was too fast and the computer from the test site had not told the state's computer that I passed)

I filled out all my paperwork to officially join Keller Williams and the National Association of Realtors. Tomorrow I will be able to go to the MLS, but I can't actually join until I can go to their class. URGHH! I have a buyer and a seller waiting on me. I know I need to be patient but after 8 years of waiting to begin my RE career, I am tired of waiting.

Today I attended my first KW Team Meeting, a Lunch-n-Learn with a virtual assistant, and class on prospecting for listings. I met several very nice agents who said I could call anytime if I needed help. After hearing the nightmares of new agents who could not get help from experienced agents, it was good to have those offers of assistance.

I am trying to remember that I must crawl before I can walk and walk before I can run.

Thanks again for all your support! Here at home support comes and goes. My husband doesn't mind me starting a new career, but he doesn't want it to interfere with our family. Let's just say he's supportive when he is in a good mood.  I just need to prove to him that I can do this by getting clients and get them to closing. I also need to balance it with the children. The last 4 weeks have been tough with all the classes. It should be better from here on out. Although it is not going to help that I have a preschool bookfair on Thursday and Friday afternoon. (have to pay those MLS fees)

For all of you that are juggling several balls while trying to get your RE career off the ground - you are not alone and we can all succeed.

Tomorrow I have New Agent Orientation and a contract class.

And yes, I did get to take the kids swimming this afternoon.

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Mike Saunders
Retired - Athens, GA

Kiri - congrats. both on passing you exam and for chosing KW. Go get em!

Jun 25, 2008 10:59 AM
Fred Jaeger
High Lakes Realty and Property Management - La Pine, OR
Real Estate Connection - Central Oregon

We all had to be brave to jump into this business, but you get extra credit for having the courgage to do it now.  Wow.

Good luck.  I mean it.

Jun 25, 2008 11:35 AM
Tim and Pam Cash
Crye-Leike (Sango) - Clarksville, TN
Real Estate Professionals - Clarksville TN

Congrat's to you!  I wish you success!

Jun 25, 2008 11:43 AM
Anonymous
Terry Rainer

Kiri-We are so glad to have you at Keller Williams Columbia.  It's from here to the top.  You have all of support behind you! 

Jun 25, 2008 12:01 PM
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Debbie Malone
Londeree's Real Estate & Property Management - Lynchburg, VA
From Lynchburg To The Lake (434) 546-0369

Kiri, congratulations on passing the exam! Nice to have them lining up already! Best wishes in your real estate career.

Jun 25, 2008 02:34 PM
Ron Parise
LocateHomes.com - Cape Coral, FL

Dont forget to wear your name tag and a bring a supply of business cards when you go to the preschool bookfair on Thursday and Friday afternoon. As for your husband...make sure he has a supply of your business cards with him too.

 

Jun 25, 2008 02:50 PM
Neal Barnes
Starstate Realty - Killeen, TX
Broker, REALTOR, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES, SRS.

Hi Kiri  --  Welcome to ActiveRain (AR).  I look forward to networking with you.  Have A Great Day!!!

Jun 25, 2008 03:10 PM
Joe Boylan
SpringsHomes - Colorado Springs, CO

I don't know what it is about the Real Estate Exam. I remember how excited I was to pass it myself. I am embarrased to say but I was actually more excited then my College graduation (Bizarre)...Congratulations!

Jun 25, 2008 03:55 PM
Heidi Krone
REMAX 1st Olympic - Forest, VA
ABR, GRI - Lynchburg, Forest, Appomattox, Amherst, Bedford
Kiri... Congratulations way too go... I am mom of three kidz and sell real estate . Here is a great piece of advice I got when I joined RE...Schedule family first kids and all... If u have a kids function and someone wants to c a home... tell them you have an appointment.. They will never knoit is for your kids.. and don't ever reschedule ur kids things... stand firm and you will be sucessful...happy selling............
Jun 25, 2008 04:15 PM
Kerry Lucasse
eXp Realty - Urban Nest Real Estate Group - Atlanta, GA
Your Urban Nest Atlanta Real Estate Consultant

Hi Kiri -- CONGRATS!  It is so nice to hear how excited you are to get started... with that enthusiam, I'm sure you will LOVE this business and be a great success.

Jun 25, 2008 04:23 PM
Wayne B. Pruner
Oregon First - Tigard, OR
Tigard Oregon Homes for Sale, Realtor, GRI

Good luck Kiri and welcome to Activerain. You can learn much here that will help you.

Jun 25, 2008 04:47 PM
Christy Powers
Keller Williams Coastal Area Partners - Pooler, GA
Pooler, Savannah Real Estate Agent

Congratulations on passing. Good luck with getting all the paperwork and classes out of the way. It sounds like you will do just fine!

Jun 25, 2008 04:51 PM
Anonymous
Anonymous

Congrats!!! Welcome to the hurry up and wait, ups and downs of real estate.

Jun 25, 2008 06:14 PM
#53
Bob & Carolin Benjamin
Benjamin Realty LLC - Gold Canyon, AZ
East Phoenix Arizona Homes

All the best to you as you begin your new career. Just work hard and things will work out. Take care.

Jun 25, 2008 07:47 PM
Allison Stewart
St.Cloud Homes - Saint Cloud, FL
St. Cloud Fl Realtor, Osceola County Real Estate 407-616-9904

Wow your post brought back some memories!  I had almost forgotten about the early days.  You will find your rhythm it just takes a little time. Get up an hour earilier so you have a little quiet time before going out to conquer the world!  Congratulations...you are on your way!

Nw get out there and Sell Well!

Jun 25, 2008 10:05 PM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Welcome to the industry and yup...balance is key to your success....biz and home :)

Jun 26, 2008 06:06 AM
Neal Barnes
Starstate Realty - Killeen, TX
Broker, REALTOR, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES, SRS.

Hi Kiri     Welcome to ActiveRain.  I look forward to reading your future post.  Have A Great Day!!!

Oct 18, 2008 05:00 PM
Cecily Parks
iMove Group, Knipe Realty NW, Inc. - Salem, OR

Kiri: Welcome to our crazy world of real estate! I still remember my first day 16 years ago. Exciting times...attend all the classes you can, pick a mentor to guide you and don't ever give up. As a former KW TL, I can tell you that you made the right choice of company as well. Good luck!

Oct 19, 2008 02:57 AM
Terrie Leighton
Ferrari-Lund Real Estate - Reno, NV
Reno Real Estate Agent ~ Selling Homes in Reno

What a great post! And congratulations on passing and welcome to real estate. So very exciting for you. I am sure you will love KW, I have many friends who work here in Reno and they love it there.

Oct 19, 2008 03:43 AM
Michelle Bowman
Keller Williams Flagship - Stevensville, MD
MD Realtor, GRI

Kiri - As a fellow KW member I would like to say welcome!  I am a licensed assistant to Michelle, but I too am new to the RE world.  Good luck to you and your new endeavors!....Rich

Oct 19, 2008 04:04 AM