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I am interested in working in real estate and wanted to get some general advice. I'm not really interested in becoming an investor at this point, and I'm not really interested in becoming a agent either. However, I would like to look into some classes or an opportunity where I could learn a bit more about the real estate world.
I have good experience in sales, marketing, negotiation, etc... in the entertainment industry. What are the most rewarding careers in real estate? What are the most lucrative?
Also, if you know of any programs, classes, or places I should look at into learning more, please let me know. It would be much appreciated.
I am interested in working in real estate and wanted to get some general advice. I'm not really interested in becoming an investor at this point, and I'm not really interested in becoming a agent either. However, I would like to look into some classes or an opportunity where I could learn a bit more about the real estate world.
I have good experience in sales, marketing, negotiation, etc... in the entertainment industry. What are the most rewarding careers in real estate? What are the most lucrative?
Also, if you know of any programs, classes, or places I should look at into learning more, please let me know. It would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
Look into your local college for some classes. You may also be able to get a job as a real estate assistant with your sales and marketing skills and be mentored by the agent(s) you're working for. That way you can learn quite a lot in a couple years. Skills in Microsoft Office programs is also very helpful.
It sounds like you already have a pretty good background for the business end and real estate sales is primarily a people business so you are probably good there as well. If you are inerested in getting into the Biz I would suggest starting in a big company in a area that has alot of turn over which means alot of chances for you to learn and earn. My wife and I started our company in 2006 and it can be a great business. It is very rewarding to help say a young family find and get into their first home. It can be very lucrative to get into a area where turn over is high because of jobs etc... people moving and getting on is always a good thing.
as far as classes go the only ones I can think of is in Mass. our continuing education credits classes and of course the gruelling required class hours which is generally rules and regulations of the trade but of course you do need this in your background to stay out of trouble and legally represent the public.
Of course there is more to the real estate world then just sales, there are bank appraisers, home inspectors, mortgage writers and such. What it comes down to in any of these professions if you represent yourself and your clients professionally and with respect in a busy market you will do very well.
Good luck.
How do investors make money? I'm not looking for a bunch of residential rental properties. What about commercial real estate?
I started out as an admin for a big company and learned the business, the forms, and so on. What I can tell you is commercial is not as common, is more complex but you get a bigger commission(depending on the company of course). If you start as an agent the hardest thing is building a client base and it may take a year or two. I wouldn't expect to close more then five properties your first year. You can also become an agent and be the "rental agent" and gain experience that way.
Some brokerages offer classes. Have you considered trying to get a job on a real estate team/brokerage? Or working in a commercial brokerage? I'm an agent and I'm ready to move to the next level. I'll probably transition to the investor/developer side.
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Originally Posted by yoyoma02
Hello all!
I am interested in working in real estate and wanted to get some general advice. I'm not really interested in becoming an investor at this point, and I'm not really interested in becoming a agent either. However, I would like to look into some classes or an opportunity where I could learn a bit more about the real estate world.
I have good experience in sales, marketing, negotiation, etc... in the entertainment industry. What are the most rewarding careers in real estate? What are the most lucrative?
Also, if you know of any programs, classes, or places I should look at into learning more, please let me know. It would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
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