Ifeanyi OnahReal estate is an amazing career choice and I want to help you become the best agent possible by equipping you with the tools to be a new-age, tech savvy real estate agent. Do you want to pursue a career in real estate but feel overwhelmed with the thought of getting business leads and your career starting off strong? After you get your real estate license, where do you start? It can be hard to know where to focus your time and effort as a new agent but I want to help you save time and energy. I will give you a step by step plan with proven systems so you can tackle your real estate goals from day one. Have confidence that you will succeed in this profession and do not work in fear. And as believed by economists, it is immune to recession and has continued to yield impressive returns on investment.
In cities like Lagos where the population is ever increasing, the demand for accommodation and office space is alarming. This is why it will continue to remain lucrative as time goes on.
Most new agents quit real estate after two years but if you stick with it, it can be one of the most satisfying careers to pursue. Here is the reality of being a realtor in today’s market.
- Take Real Estate Education Courses
Most states require a minimum number of hours of instruction time, often either through an approved classroom or online course. Depending on the state, the requirement can be as few as 40 hours or as many as 300.
- Obtain The Necessary License
Obviously, there are some unlicensed agents in the industry. But in other to run a successful real estate agency business in the country, you will need to get the appropriate licenses for the business you are conducting. This gives you an edge over unlicensed estate agents.
- Get an office space
Not every real estate agent has an office. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have yours. As a matter of fact, you will be giving your status as real estate agent a big boost if you have a base of operation. This will make it easier for clients to trust you, due to the fact that they can access you at any point in time.
Also, there’s an air of professionalism that comes with having an office space, as it can help you with the right environment to negotiate lucrative deals.
However, you can share quarters with other businesses by sharing the cost of rent if you don’t have enough cash to get an office space for yourself.
- Technology
The world seems to be controlled by technology and you won’t be doing yourself any good by not leveraging the available tools.
There are many things you can do: Make YouTube videos if you have to, pay for advertisements, have active social media accounts. Just do all you can to put yourself out there.
Create ads that are targeted to the people who need your services. These things tell your clients you take your job seriously.
Above all, Trust is everything in the real estate industry. It is important that the real estate agent is very trustworthy and protects the interest of the buyer. This can be difficult at times, especially when you need to make your own percentage, while also ensuring that the property owner also gets a fair deal. If a client gains your trust, then you are most likely to reap the benefits of word of mouth marketing which happens when the client is happy with the deal. He/she tells his/her friends and families, and they in turn tell it to others.
The viral nature of this type of advertising will give you the much needed boost and exposure you desire. The important first step to take is to first win the trust of your very first client. Continue doing this to all your clients, and with time, you would have formed a community of loyal clients that will trust you with their assets.
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