Super Realtor had a good idea but just make sure you are not "crossing the sign" What state are you in? Its tough getting started. If its something you want to do though you will find a way. One bit of advice I would like to add is look at everyone as your next potential customer. I recently drove up to look at a repo house to see if it would be of interest for an investor I work with. A truck pulls up so I introduce myself and I chat with the guy for a bit and he's not in a buyers agency with anyone, and an investor too. I havent sold him any yet, but I am showing him several today.

You can get free Business Cards on VistaPrint.com That should help you out a bit all you have to pay is shipping
Good Luck

Just an update from me...I was able to sell an old boat which brought in a little bit of money. I was able to get my business cards. My broker has been helping me out by using her keypad when I need it. I have been holding open houses for other agents, doing all the floor time I can (2 decent buyer leads so far), romancing FSBO's (mailings, cold calls).
I am determined that this is my dream and I will NOT back down. I am giving it a little bit of time before I decide to get a part time job or not, hoping a sale will come through before then.
Thank you all for you advice and words of encouragement.

eeek!

$5,000 fine here for lending someone your eKey!

You need to join your local Board of Realtors and get MLS access. How will you input a listing if you get one and don't have membership? How will you guarantee you get paid if you write up a contract for a buyer and the listing office doesn't co-op with agents who are not members of the local Board or are not at least a reciprocal agent?

what is MLS? if you don't mind me asking?

It's all about the power of leverage, as a financial consultant in past years; one of the best ways to saving up some much needed cash reserves is to redo your BUDGETING.

Don't cut back on your needs, but adjust your cash flow on your wants. Saving 20-50 a week really starts to add up, over a course of a year that’s $960.00 -$2400.00

Things to consider, drop the name brand stuff, i.e. foods clothing etc. and instead of watching a movie or dining out reserve those times for special occasions. These minor things will definitely add up in the long run.

Either you make more or you spend less, that's my general rule of thumb.


Marc Paul

M.L.S short for ( multiple listing services)

The mls is a sharing of comprehensive home information among real estate professionals. Listings brokers enter the data about a home for sale and offer to share the commission with a broker who brings a buyer. It's an online software that contains all the specifics about a home, from the address, age, square footage, number of bedrooms, baths, upgrades and schools districts to types of financing the seller will consider, and more. There is generally at least one to a dozen photographs of the home, plus a link to a virtual tour, if one exists.

Home buyers make the mistake of believing they can access this information through online feeds to other services, but the data the public can receive is:


Limited in scope

Can be outdated

Often inaccurate

It sounds as if you are "hoping" to land a deal or two to finance your most recent business venture. This is bad business.

I have been thinking about re for years. My father wanted me to get involved in re 15 years ago. I knew I wasn't ready financially...so I've had to work. But, I worked for companies that provided sales training. You cannot replace this training with any dollar amount, it's priceless...plus I helped pay bills and save money.
So now, I have the money....I'm ready to interview with brokers (and I'm still a little scared). But I'm going to be able to hold up for 6 months. After that, it will be borrow to fill in the holes.
My point, find a sales environment that will provide you with training. Don't get upset with me folks, but timeshare sales it probably the best...and most of those firms need licensed reps.
Good luck!