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Brionna
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What's the hardest part about becoming a Realtor ?
I want to get to know more about selling houses and helping people get there ideal dream house and I love house tours! #realtors
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Matthew Raye
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The hardest part is probably starting out!
I don't know much about the industry, but I have a friend on Facebook who's pretty vocal about his attempts to be an independent realtor. He posts memes abound about his struggles to get clients to refer him to their friends and family, etc. Have met some people who are doing a sort of apprentice-type gig with an established firm to get experience, clientele, and knowledge of the industry.
There's also the question of the type of realtor you want to be. It's more than just being friendly, it really helps to understand what all goes into a solid home inspection to ensure the best for your clients. I've moved a lot and was always surprised at the sorts of problems that crop up after a year or two - cracked foundations, poorly constructed shingling on rooftops, below-grade gutter drains taped together which leak and cause the aforementioned cracked foundation.
Whether you intended to or not, and whether it's reasonable or not, your clients may hold it against you if you fail to warn them about shortcomings in the homes that you sell them. No doubt you'll also reach points you have to choose between being honest with them about the softer downsides of a home, or leaving out info to improve your odds of a sale (eg I've seen people buy a home on a country road thinking it was a nice, secluded area, only to find out that they're actually living on one of the major roadways for their district with ample highspeed traffic during rush hour)
Not sure if this helps or is relevant, but I like typing. Good luck!
I don't know much about the industry, but I have a friend on Facebook who's pretty vocal about his attempts to be an independent realtor. He posts memes abound about his struggles to get clients to refer him to their friends and family, etc. Have met some people who are doing a sort of apprentice-type gig with an established firm to get experience, clientele, and knowledge of the industry.
There's also the question of the type of realtor you want to be. It's more than just being friendly, it really helps to understand what all goes into a solid home inspection to ensure the best for your clients. I've moved a lot and was always surprised at the sorts of problems that crop up after a year or two - cracked foundations, poorly constructed shingling on rooftops, below-grade gutter drains taped together which leak and cause the aforementioned cracked foundation.
Whether you intended to or not, and whether it's reasonable or not, your clients may hold it against you if you fail to warn them about shortcomings in the homes that you sell them. No doubt you'll also reach points you have to choose between being honest with them about the softer downsides of a home, or leaving out info to improve your odds of a sale (eg I've seen people buy a home on a country road thinking it was a nice, secluded area, only to find out that they're actually living on one of the major roadways for their district with ample highspeed traffic during rush hour)
Not sure if this helps or is relevant, but I like typing. Good luck!
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Trying to convince anyone to buy anything these days is like pulling teeth!