I'm thinking about getting into real estate, I wanna know is that a good career choice for someone who is currently living in Michigan? If so what is a good company to work for? Centruy 21 here is doing alot of hiring are they good or is it a catch? HELP!! ( You don't have to live in Michigan to answer, but I would love to here from an agent that has worked in Michigan)
There's probably no catch its just a hard way to earn a living right now...and as people start to trust the internet more and more, it'll get even harder. The reality is now that people can use the internet to do their own research, people are getting more creative and cutting out the big brokerages who want 6 or 7% commission.
Yes I work as a full time real estate agent in south east Michigan, My wife and I work together. So I can say that you can make a living but it is not a normal job it is more like a lifestyle. We are always available for questions and often when something is planed RE gets in the way. If you enjoy helping people than you may like learning this trade. We are self employed allowing us to work as much or as little as we want. The Internet has changed the old ways of doing business, I do not think it will ever do away with this occupation. We can offer help from a vast pool of experience, we know how to buy or sell homes and most people do not have the time to learn. We can fix our own cars too but most of us use a mechanic. If you have the willingness to learn and work hard, currently the make a living point in Michigan is selling over 40 houses a year. I would suggest interviewing Brokers to see what the requirements and expected expenses are before choosing than find a mentor to learn from. Good luck.
