Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Sell Real Estate

Ever consider selling Real Estate? 
There are a lot of niche areas you can specialize in besides listing and selling a house. 

How about staging a house? Or appraisals?
I have a friend who started a business appraising houses.  He now has a full time business with 3 appraisers working for him.  Another friend works full time as a home inspector. 
I have a aunt that lives on a large lake.  In the real estate listings book, she advertises that she specializes in properties on that lake. When I had my rentals, a agent managed a couple of my properties.
The point is you don't have to settle for being  a general agent. Specialize. 

It starts with taking the real estate course. In my area, a broker friend who sells real estate also teaches this course, (another niche!)
Then start your career with a office that will continue with your education, and teach you the ins and outs of how to sell real estate. 
I took the real estate course years ago, and this was stressed at the end of the class.  Always try to continue to learn about real estate.  After you complete the class, you will be contacted by brokers wanting you to work for them. 

Let everyone know you are now selling real estate. You will get your first listings from people you know. 
A lady in my factory gets all her listings from people who work there.  In Indiana, you have to be a agent for 2 years before you can get your brokers license. 
Start part-time, continue your education, learn the business. It could develop into a full time job and income. I personally know of several people who have done this.  You can too....