I am just working on becoming licensed as a real estate agent in Michigan, I have found 2 brokerages that I really like and am working on narrowing it down to 1, any tips as I begin this career I have full researched it and know the risks and the disadvantages. Any ideas for marketing, or anything else that may be helpful? Would like to hear from some expierenced agents. Thanks!
Definitely okorder I can give you the nearest one and have someone speak to you about our company...No obligation... We are an international company and you can transfer to any of our offices anywhere if you want to relocate...We are always opening more offices.. So we are well on our way to #1...
I just retired in Michigan from real estate sales since 1976. The last four years I became an appraiser, using my background in sales to succeed. I loved doing both. Right now, in Michigan, as you probably already know, real estate is not the best profession to get into. Appraising isn't either. Where I live, in the northern part of the mitten, it's the worst ever. Realtors here are delivering pizzas at night to make ends meet. You certainly will need a backup income in this business, since its totally commission-based. I wouldn't consider it at all right now, with all the expenses you will need to start, you'll be in the hole a long time. Wait until the trend changes...sorry, but that's just the way I see it.
Good day TJ, Real Estate is a great career to persue as long as you have the patience. But I am sure you know that, I am not a Realtor but I do own a Title Company here in Florida, my background has been on marketing and I can give you a few tips. The one strongest and most effective method of marketing is Word of Mouth, make sure that anyone and everyone that you come in contact with knows that you are a Realtor, be confident when you speak to them, about your company, people sense your strength and weaknesses by the way you speak. Concider your business cards as little seeds, the more that you plant the most likely that you are going to have positive results. After you make a few sales and the customers are happy, ask them to send you some referrals, it never hurts to ask, keep in contact with them, do not be like many other Realtors and make the sale and forget about them, know their birthdays, spouses birthdays, you always want to continue building reports with them. Follow up and Follow through. Remember that you are what you say in this business. I would stay away from spending money on advertising on the beginning, but once you get rolling, then I would invest some money but if you have happy customers, they are the ones that will keep you busy all of the time. Find a company that is willing to teach you and continue training you on all of the marketing and selling techniques that are available for you. Than you choose the one that best suits you and your needs. Hope that I have answered your question... I know it was a little long winded but I am passionate about what I do. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need a little advice, if I don't know the answer I will find out. Talk to you soon.
