I think there was a thread about this or a link to another thread regarding this topic. I'm having a hard time finding in search so I will start a new one.


What are MUST HAVES for a Real Estate Agent [FINANCIALLY].

So for, this is what I have in mind:

Vehicle + Gas/Registration/Insurance
Desktop Computer + Internet Connection
Laptop
Fax Machine/Printer/Scanner + telephone line
Digital Camera [Ultra Wide Lens]/Memory card
Cellular Phone/PDA + unlimited monthly data plan
Business cards
Internet Website
Business Suits/Shoes/Jewelry
Books!
MLS fee's
Real Estate License fee's
Broker fee's

I'm sure I am leaving other items as well... Please feel free to add ...

Internet website is good, but it needs to be a good internet website. Not a company given one.

I have yet to wear a business suit/shoes, jewelry while selling real estate. I guess that depends on where you are. If I wore a suit to any appointments people would think I was a freak.

The thread you posted was posted hear recently.

I would say one of the most important though is more investigative skills and patience. I will find the link and post it for you later, I do not have the time to look for it though.

Lets assume you are licensed though, and a client calls and asks for some info. Who you going to call? Find the info and present it with confidence. You know the thread is here, dig for it, you are taking the easy way out. Don't rely on an easy way out, you will never make it that way. As I said though, I will find the post and send it to you, later on tonight.

Update?

Opps I forgot, so add a good memory to that list. Sorry

The post you referred to is 259663 in case the link does not work. http://www.agentsonline.net/forums/ubbth...html#Post259663

It seem like an all inclusive list but there is such a spread per item that the list is rather meaningless. Just look at one item the car. Are we talking 1995 ford escort or a new BMW. You can do it on a shoe sting or not.

There is nothing wrong with a 95 Escort (other than being a Ford, LOL) as long as it's clean and doesn't look like a death trap. Many agents think they have to have a fancy schmancy car to "look successful."

My boss drives a 4WD Subaru. It makes her look SMART. She is one of the top agents in the area.

I've seen those in my area driving Escalades giving them up. Guess the "image" of success wasn't enough.

So I'd say to "car" it would be - whatever you can afford, as long as it looks clean and isn't all rusty/scary looking.

We have had some threads in the past about fancy cars, what else on the "must have" list can we shoot down the need for? ;-)

Everyone should have the School Bus Schedule memorized . . . . especially those poor souls that do BPOs in Daylight and run the risk of being labeled some kind of Pedophilic Pervert Photographer (PPP). This is especially true for those Subjects that are in the proximity of Playgrounds and Schools.

I've posted this elsewhere; and it's one of the cheaper items to put in your knapsack (or your head); and you'll know when you're missing it. I hate when that happens !

You do not need BOTH a desktop computer and a laptop! One will suffice. I think a laptop is the smarter choice as you can take it anywhere, even to bed in your jammies to surf the net while your significant other snores.

I got my brand new laptop from Dell for just under $400 several months ago and I LOVE IT. I didn't get a gazillion bells and whistles.

We can also shoot down the apostrophes on "fee's." Really, they're completely unnecessary.

You gettum Perky . . . . have you ever calculated how much time we spend everyday pondering excessive punctuation ? It's so wasteful! Almost as bad as "No Punctuation" . . . . or NO PARAGRAPHS (I lose my place!).

WHATCHAGONNA DO? It's you and me against the world Perky; and I'm not too sure you can count on Me!

Hi, I just joined this site. I live in Burbank California and want to know of a good Real Estate school out here, does anyone have any suggestions there are so many?

Vermont, I hope I can ALWAYS count on you. Just so long as I don't have to go snowshoeing with ya, though.

Your must have is a a plan and some cash.

There is NO way Im going to bed... with my laptop!!! LOL!