[quote=Artiste]If you had all the money in the world but you were bored and wanted to go to work at something you love to do - and the salary is not an issue -- what job would you do just for the love of it? [/quote]

I would choose to be a janitor.

Why a janitor?

[quote=Vermont][quote=295yards]". . . a good starting point would be to inform them by answering all of their questions . . ."[/quote]
Understand this:

[b]Some questions DO NOT have specific answers that apply to everyone.[/b]

Maybe in the tool and die world, and the world of physics and chemistry, earthly elements have specific measurable properties and behave with a level of predictability.

But, in the world of human relationships and marketing, such is not the case. Searching for an answer to the question:

[b]How much will I make in Real Estate and how long and hard will I have to work in order to make it?[/b] . . . . is a question that can only be answered by attempting to do it.

That is "your" research project. Five (5) years from now you will have the answer. Until then, your answer will always remain nebulous.

If you get to the point of negotiating an Independent Contractor Agreement, you can ask for a special clause to be inserted guaranteeing you a certain level of compensation in return for a not-to-exceed number of convenient hours. [/quote]

I don't know what your problem is!
I hope you are able to put a fake smile and a bit of [censored] kissing when it comes to your clients.

:rockon:

As with any other business you need to:

1. Take Massive Action.
2. Set realistic, attainable goals.
3. Continuously educate yourself in sales and marketing by reading, taking courses, listening to tapes and attending seminars.
4. Finding a mentor that can guide you.

In the sales process you will want to focus on follow ups. If you get any kind of leads you need to regularly call, send or broadcast your marketing message to them so that they will stay familiar with you.

If you can channel your past work ethic into your real estate business and focus on it, you will succeed.

I just noticed your flippant little comment, which is still deservant of a response:Well, I do know ! I know that I completely lack the skills of a Fortune Teller or Sooth Sayer, and that's what you clearly need. If you thought people on this Forum would be able to predict your future in Real Estate, you deserve a Full Refund ! Your Friends and Relatives apparently know your personality well enough to know how you might fare in a world where your day-to-day activities are not clearly laid out for you by someone else.

In this business, we don't have Shop Stewards who can simply assign our jobs for us, or estimate how many hours of work we have ahead of us, nor explain at what rate we "might" be compensated. As a matter of fact, we have to work just to create our work, by marketing ourselves just to secure the opportunity to contract with a Seller or Buyer to represent them in this activity.

Your production, and income will depend upon your market's Conditions, your Competition, your Training, and your own personal Motivation. Some of those elements will be under your control, and no one else's. There will be no one else to bear the responsibility for success or failure. There are no guarantees.

No one is withholding the answers to you specific questions; but instead of demanding that I roll out some kind of Crystal Ball to look into your future . . . . you ought be studying for that Real Estate Exam that you said was scheduled for this coming week. Be sure to study the right material.

1)Yes, why Amaster? I find it a very interesting choice. I'd be the beer taster at a brewery. Someone's got to do it.

2) It goes way back in the thread and is off topic, but I saw the Hoff was roasted on the TV recently. Unbelievable.

3)Back on topic...295, I am confused...are you a practicing real estate agent currently or are you considering the profession? I was the original responder to your thread and I thought the latter was the case. But as I read through, you indicate times where you have been paid commissions, putting you in the former class.

3a) Nevermind 295...I see now you were quoting a practicing agent without the use of the inlay boxes. I was confused. I have answered my own question. Thanks.

"If you had all the money in the world but you were bored and wanted to go to work at something you love to do - and the salary is not an issue -- what job would you do just for the love of it?"

I would like to be Sandra Bullock's bra adjuster.

Thank You,

Mark

Good one..I was thinking about something else funny to say about that today. Along those lines....I'd faithfully fulfill my duties as a Victoria's Secret Seam Stress Test Observation Analyst. You can't have these things busting on the cat walk. I think my shift at the brewery ends JUST in the nick of time to make my shift at my new job.

Heck, I'd take this job even if I did not have all the money in the world.

I have found WAY too many unsupportive people in my efforts to do more than the average joe...from family, friends, girlfirends and all others - I have found all the above to be unsupportive (not all of the family and friends, but a lot of them).

Think that a major reason for this is because they are not very motivated themselves...what has worked for me is that you need to surround yourself with people who beleive you can do the things you want to and are trying to do...I personally do not speak to my family much about business ventures anymore because they are unsupportive and give negative feedback. Works well for me lol

***disclaimer...did not read entire thread...


most people are employees so the advice is based on thier experiences.

most people have a cap on their salary.

if i listed to people i would be doing data entry on a pc somewhere. instead i work for myself and love it!

i will never work for someone else again unless it pays 500k plus a year for 40 hours and i dont have to respond to anything outside of 9am and 5pm. if i cant find that(and im not looking)...its real estate for me!

As long as you sign with a company that gives you the best training, education and support, teaching you how to grow your business in today's market, you will be fine.

There is a lot of turnover in this industry, but its' mostly from agents that don't know how to run real estate as a business, part timers or sign with the wrong broker. Good luck and don't listen to what others say; just do it!!