I'm 18 posting out of Phoenix, AZ and looking to become a real estate agent. I live with my Mother with very little expenses. I ordered a couple books to look at to see what it's about before I jump in, but I think it might be something that I want to do. I just had some questions.

I worked in retail for about a year and now in a call center for a year and a half, so i'm used to talking, selling, and look mature and professional. But is it hard to find a broker when you're young?

If I am always willing to learn more and completely commit myself to this, will I have a good chance of being successful or is it like gambling?

I'm looking to do this now, because if I decide it's not something I want to do in a couple years I will still be very young and can switch to a different career without much loss.

I got into the business when I was 21.

My age was the biggest obstacle for my business for quite a few years.

Even if you have been in the business for 5 years by the time you are 23, when people interview prospective agents and you go against a 60 year old person that retired from XYZ Corp, and has been in real estate for 3 months - they will automatically think you are inexperienced, and the older person knows what he's doing.


To break into the business, I'd recommend either bird dogging for another agent, or becoming a licensed assistant to help get things off the ground.

With the market taking a dive the next 2 years at least especially in Arizona which had rapid inflation now would NOT be the best tiem to do regular real estate sales.

Sellers still have the midset of 6 months to a year ago.

If you have some money saved up now would be a great time to keep your job but invest in real estate until your portfolio get's big enough to where you can self-sustain and invest full time.

I personally get much more enjoyment out of investing.Ask yourself WHAT part of real estate you like.It's not about the money,you have to have a passion for it.If it's not fun and a burden you won't be in it long.

Nobled!
Read the rules of the forum!

especially "Participants may not use the forums to post or transmit advertisements or commercial solicitations of any kind."

Spare us from your shamless self promotion!

Not slamming on Exit Realty - but theres 1 reason I wouldn't join them:

Every single client I've had that saw one of their signs found the name uncomfortable - as if Exit Realty meant to "off yourself" or commit suicide.

Ribbles,

I got my license at 20. It was definatly tough!!!

Here is the best advice you will ever get when looking for a job:

"Find a job you love and you will never work a day in your life"

If you don't love people, houses, construction, marketing and sales then dont get into real estate