I would like to get into real estate. I live in NJ. Does anyone have any information about the job? I would like to work for a company that I could have a cubical at and do my paper work and set up open houses? Is that how this all works? Anyone who is in real estate and could give me some tips , they would be much appreciated.I am 25 with no bills... so I am not worrying about making 100,000 dollars a year. So don't start bashing this idea already .
Contact the New Jersey Real Estate Commission. They'll have all the info on how to get started in real estate.
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Most large brokerages and all the national chains offer real estate training in a classroom setting. Just call one of them and ask to speak to the sales director. You can also go to your community college or adult education center or vocational school for training.
As NatBug suggested the NJ Real Estate Commission will provide you with information on licensing requirements but I would suggest that you first find out exactly what the business is all about. Yes, if you are a licensed agent and have some ability you can get a cubicle but sometimes you rent that space from the broker. And holding open houses is fine but first you need to obtain listings which typically involves cold canvassing and advertising, working your friends and family, and long hours and hard work. You also have to be able to do a CMA (competitive market analysis) to see what the property is worth and convince the seller that the value is real, not necessarily an easy task. Then you have to decide how to advertise the listing - putting a sign out front will not, on its own, generate sufficient visitors or traffic. And we haven't even begun to address what you need to learn to sell houses, home staging, photography, networking, and the many, many other lessons to be successful. Find a friend in the business or a local real estate firm and set an appointment with the manager to find out what the business of being a real estate agent is all about. ,
