Hello to you all. :)
I just got my real estate license and I am really interested in becoming a real estate assistant...would that be a good idea? do they even hire newbies as real estate assistants? also who here has been a loan officer and who here works for Keller Williams? I am new at all of this and I need some advice. thank you so much for reading. :)

I'm a Keller Williams agent and will be happy to answer any questions you might have either on the board or by PM.

I see no reason why anyone would discourage you from working as an assistant if that's your goal at the moment. There are many facets of this business and some find themselves enjoying different roles. And yes, MANY top agents hire assistants. But remember, being an assistant to a top agent might take more hours out of your day than most new agents starting out on their own put in! (That's a good thing, right!?) Being an assistant to a top agent would give you some insight into how things work. And you may choose to become a dedicated buyer agent, a listing specialist, a transaction coordinator, or even hire on with a broker's staff. There are endless opportunities!

KW is great, btw. When I was shopping around for a new broker I heard so much misinformation about the company. So always check out a broker for yourself. Schedule a visit and meet with the local manager or team leader. If another broker or agent tells you to 'stay away from so-and-so' it may be because they know once you go over you'll not come back! That holds for all companies, btw. Most agents think their company is the best fit for them. So we're all biased. Don't take my word or anyone else's word... go schedule visits... meet with EVERYONE and find out for yourself!

Good luck!

Thank you Texas Agent. :)
I think I need to start shopping around for brokers. ;)

Hi There:
I'm newly licensed also and I am working as an assistant. I have a full-time job, which my goal is to quit as soon as possible. I'm starting off assisting another agent. I think it's a great way to get into the business if you cannot quit and do so full-time right off the bat. So far, it's working out great. I do what I can and earn a part of her commission while learnign the biz. It helps her by freeing up some extra time, so it's good for both of us. All my earnings are going into a bank account to support me when I "take the leap" into RE full time. HOwever, when I do so, I might even just try to find a couple of other agents who need assistants. I am enjoying this role right now.
good luck!!

I think being a real estate assistant first is one of the best ways to get started - you'll learn a lot before getting into the big hurdles most agents face and hopefully not give up after a few months like so many do!

I did the opposite - started out as an agent and then decided a regular paycheck and steady hours would be pretty nice after dealing with people on holidays and midnight all the time

Since my daughter was born last year I've been a 100% freelance marketing assistant, which the people I work with LOVE because I know what I'm doing - they can call me up on an as needed basis and not worry about having to explain anything or train me