Hmmmm, so many people are enamored with the Real Estate Business that they question whether or not they should get licensed. Questioning yourself is a great start but no one ever asks the right question’s.
When considering a career move especially to an Independant status you need to ask someone who has been in the field for a while and make a list of the pro’s and con’s and STOP looking at the commission potential only !
There are so many components to consider, I have been an IC ( Independant Contractors) for many years even in my last career so I was already accustomed to commission work and pay schedules being different , based on your production only. However I had come from a paying job with loads of benefits prior to my first IC sprint.
Despite the fact that it’s 20 years later and I am still an IC, I miss the steady flow of money and the paid benefits !
The constant need to drum up business and keep leads coming in is exhausting especially with an 8 year old at home LOL, but what keeps me doing this is the 8 year old LOL .
I have become so comfortable in a non conforming profession where I draw my own schedule, and if I don’t want to go to an office I don’t have too that I am not sure I could adjust at 47 to a 9-5 position, clearly if push came to shove I would do it but since I am fortunate enough to not need too I would prefer to remain an IC for the duration of my natural life !
However it’s not for everyone ( me included at times), I miss the paid vacation time and paid medical the most !
As an IC it’s all on you, lead generations, sphere of influence, medical insurance ouch ! , vacation … What happens when an IC goes away and you have to leave your work behind ? It’s up to you to figure that out too.
There’s a lot that goes into this career. You can earn as little or as much as you need or want, you can “work” as much or little as you want, you can vacation as much as your income allows and whenever you want !
Since this business is all about relationships it’s best to develop as many as you can whilst you have the chance.
Neighbors, friends and family . Start there and create a perception of yourself that people can trust and work with you, in order to have steady stream of income in Real Estate you have to have steady stream of listings or rental listings . A sale can take 3-6 months to close you may have to stay without money in between but your bills keep coming in.
As with most business that handles big numbers there are many variables to selecting this career and whether it’s right for you.. Email me for a quick check list form and let’s chat about it.
Someone once told me ….
“Real Estate is not easy but it sure is simple”
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