how to succed in real estate?
410447
Be prepared not to have a paycheck for a while.\n\nBe prepared to pay for a lot of advertising.\n\nBe prepared to get extremely, and I do mean extremely, social.\n\nBecome involved in any classes/functions that your local Board puts on.\n\nGive a homebuyers class, if you can get someone to hold one for you. You will find a lot of leads there, usually.\n\nGood luck.
12793
I don't think any college experience is necessary to get in real estate.  \n\nAll you need is the drive and PR skills to sell the crappiest dumps for the highest price possible... and/or have the capital to buy the nicest places at the lowest price and the savvy to resell them even higher.\n\nIt's a very competitive environment, better be ready to fight your way through
260385
First thing tomorrow morning go to a real estate office and asked to speak with a broker.  If they wanted they could take you under their wing and show the ropes.  By preparing you for the state exam they could mold you into a  successful agent once you've completed your classroom hours and pass the exam.   Best of luck...But remember...it's all about ethics..Seriously...nobody wants to sit in arbitration sessions when they should be out there selling the houses they are being commisioned to sell.
371448
The best way to go about is starting with single family homes or duplexs.  You'll get a taste of being a landlord.  With apartments it can be tricky.  Also, think about liquidity.  Apartment buildings are much more difficult to sell.  \n\nOnce you've established yourself with duplex's and houses then think monopoly.  Trade them in for the apartment complex. Good luck
1002435
Well, A lot of people I know is in real estate. To get into it you have a take a few courses and apply for you rliscence, which I assumed you did. The best thing is to first apply to a larger company, like Re/Max or Century 21, or even Coldwell Banker. From there, you can llok for clients through friends and family and will make a client base. But an easier way is to get the name of developers in your area, ones that may open a whole subdivision of homes, and contact them and try to make them offer they couldn't refuse. Although it may seem like your not getting enough, this will lead to large exposure!!! From exposure you get....more clients. Also, try to go into a smaller area. Starting off in Toronto or a big city like that could be hard to compete with exisiting. If you are close to a smaller city or town, that would be the best place to start! Good luck on all you do and with hard work you will succeed.:)
738178
I am not sure what you are asking. Do you own property or want to sell property for other people?  I am going to assume that you want to be a Real Estate Sales Representive.  You have to be licensed in the state in which you plan to practice. Each state has it owns laws as to what classes and how many credits you have to take. You will have to pass a state exam. You will have to be sponsored by a Broker and work for a Broker.\n\nThe place to start is to look in your local newspaper on a Sunday and look at the Real Estate ads. Most companies are on the internet these days so you will want to look at both the newspaper ads and the internet website for a number of different companies in your area.  Which one do you like the sound and look of the best?  Which companies are the largest in your area?  Which have the best reputation?  Research all of this first. Then pick a few and call for an interview.  \n\nA job with a Real Estate firm is not like other jobs. You are not an employee. You are a subcontractor and you are paid a commission.  Some places you will have to pay all of your own advertising cost.  So make your decission carefully.  When you decide which company you want to go with, talk to the Sales Manager and see what you have to do to get licensed.  Wherever you go it is going to cost you quite a bit of money upfront before you start.  And you will need some money to live on for the first few months.
100046
Well...you need capital (money) to start with so you can start buying properties. \n\nYou buy properties (real estate) and you sell them for more than you paid for them. You might want to learn your local real estate laws and maybe even get licensed as a realtor.
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1) Sign up for the Real Estate Principals course. You must then wait 18 days from sign up to take the open book course test. I used Real Estate Trainers online... http://retrainers.com/\n\n2) Pass principals course test\n\n3) Schedule your state exam which is $25.00\n\n4) Pass Test\n\n5) Receive application packet from the DRE which includes your application and finger print form after passing exam.\n\n6) Goto local police/sheriffs department or private firm for your live scan finger prints, cost +/- $75.00\n\n7) Return state application and live scan information to DRE along with your check and wait.\n\n8) Get license in the mail\n\n9) Find a broker to go work for either selling properties or working as a loan officer.\n\nI would recommend that once you sign up for the principals course that you find a testing center on www.dre.ca.gov and sign up on line for the state exam since it will most likely be a test date 6-8 weeks in the future. You don't need to have passed the principals course prior to signing up for the state exam.\n\nGood Luck
617253
Any state is good for investing in real estate.  You just have to study your market area find out whats going with and plan a strategy.  You just have to be educated.  If would like more help please contact me I'm here to help.
186553
check with your local real estate agencies; they would be able to point you in the right direction.
1109213
Check out the Real Estate companies like Remax and Century 21.  They have real estate courses that teach you all you need to know to be an agent..  \n\nAlso, look into your community education, they have basic real estate courses cheap.
463695
Advertise in your local paper and on local web sites. Contact the Real Estate Agents in your area and if you have a business location get into the yellow pages. Even a sign out front of the office to lease will help.
544388
Steps towards a successful real estate career \nSpeak with Brokerages in the area where you would like to practice to find out about employment requirements and opportunities.\n\nComplete the "Introduction to a Career in Real Estate" course provided at the Calgary Real Estate Board and pass the exam (refer to our Education Courses section). \n\nEnroll in the Alberta Real Estate Association’s Real Estate Agents Program provided at the Calgary Real Estate Board. (refer to our Education Courses section)\n\nQualify to write the licensing exam by attending a minimum of 90% of the classroom sessions.\n\nWrite and pass the qualifying exam.\n\nAttend the CREB® Orientation to become a member of the Calgary Real Estate Board (refer to our Education Courses section). \n\nLicense - Register with a Real Estate Brokerage first, then obtain your license from the Real Estate Council of Alberta.\n\nPractice your new career, and don’t forget to take your 18 hours of mandatory continuing education every two years to maintain your license.\n\nTo start the process of becoming a Realtor®, find out how you can register for the Real Estate Agents' Program in our Education Courses section
1156807
All these answers are fairly good. Find a Real Estate office or two and "adopt" them. Go to their weelky sales meetings. Give out pens. Sponsor "Home Buyer" seminars. Be a public Speaker for any group that is available. Never visit RE offices on Fri afternoon. No one there except the"Floor Agent".  Although that may be a first relationship for you. Talk to everyone. Wear a name tag everywhere. Never dress sloppily even when in the grocery store. Never High Pressure for leads.\nWe always need lenders. Primary and secondary markets. \nGood luck.
565501
contact your local real estate companies like ReMax and they can tell you how to go about obtaining your license.\nyou can also contact your local community college, as they are a very good source.
196478
You need to take the real estate licensing classes/test. Contact your state for more information.
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First you have to become a licensed Realtor. That entails taking a class and passing it. After you pass the test, you take a state board exam. If you pass the board you have to work under a licensed Broker for a certain amount of time. After that, you do the same as above except you do it to become a licensed Broker.\n\nIf you can find a company to sponser you and give you a job when you have completed the Realtor portion, they will usually pay all your expenses for school.\n\nIt is not easy to complete. It is not an easy job either. You have to work week ends, be on call for your clients day & night. Keep up with all the listings, meetings, seminars, etc.\n\nIt is demanding at best. If you have kids, I wouldn't even consider it. The only real difference between a Realtor and a Broker is the Broker makes more money. But it takes a long, long time to build a business as a Broker. Unless, of course, you can get in with someone else that is already established. You can handle closings and money as the Broker. You also have the total responsibility for all the people who license under you. \n\nLong story short, there are no short cuts in the Real Estate business.