Career change

[lynettej]

After years of sitting in an office collecting money, I have decides to take on a new career as a real estate agent. I am currently doing my Cer of Reg.
I am still new at this and would appreciate any advice or suggetions on how to become successful in my new career. Thanks for your input. :thumbs:

[kincella]

lynette,
may I suggest you go over to the sister site, its more active, and put the question around over there,,,but keep coming back here, so we can get this show on the road
www.aussiestockforums.com

[bluelabel]

Jeepers Lynette, you have certainly picked an interesting time to jump into realestate. All indications are the market is slowing down. But with changing times comes unbridled opportunity. Study the market, trends, and indicators, get into some economics and understand the bigger picture. :2twocents:

IMO real estate agents over the last decade or so have had it easy; very easy; in fact, too easy. Now is when the cream will rise to the top. Good luck with the move, and as the song goes, "if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere. It’s up to you..." :thumbs:

I nearly posted and then this question popped into my head. Why real estate Lynette? :confused:

:bier:

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[lynettej]

Hi Bluelabel, I have always been interested in real estate, When we still lived in South Africa we use to buy houses and renovate and sell again. I never became an agent but it has always been a passion. They say a change is as good as a holiday, new country, new life, new career, why not?:thumbs:

[kincella]

the market up to 600k is hot...so you should be busy
guessing they will keep the grants...but maybe twigging the grant for new homes
while interest rates stay low..the fhb market should continue
and doubt it will all fall in a heap if the grants reduced...
its the interest rates that are more appealing..
where are you located ???

[lynettej]

Hi,
I'm in NSW, Sydney.

I must say, it's amazing how few companies are prepaired to take people with no experience, I wonder how they got into their positions if nobody was willing to give them an opportunity to learn.

I applied for a position at an Estate agent that said " no experience needed, training will be given", without meeting or talking to me, they sent me a letter stating that I did not meet their criteria and they keep to a certain standard.
These Real Estate agents must be clairvoyant or something to know what type of person you are without meeting you.

[kincella]

most have a careers section on their web sites don't they ?
knew a guy once...waiter in his 40's...moved to Sydney...got a job in real estate...about 2003...no sales for 6 months...then it took off, he was selling multi million dollar props...
not kept in touch for a long time....no experience, no certificates etc
just a really nice guy...oh yes no bull either type of guy....
suggest you go thru the yellow pages...and apply for at least 6 jobs a week, until you find someone to employ you
but look on their web sites first

[lynettej]

Thanks Kincella,

Will start doing that on the weekend. If your friend could do that, so can I:thumbs:
I do believe that you create your own destiny and you must make the most of everything that comes your way.

[kincella]

Lynett,
I also knew of a car salesman, who went into Financial planning...before they had to jump little tiny hurdles....he lost most of the money any of his clients started out with....
I came across an elderly lady , her husband a chemist had died a year or so ago....had a couple of million in shares, he had always handled the money side, she innocently went to that firm....could not believe what that one did to her....she had to go on the pension...
it all happened within a year...

make your own destiny is correct....
a copy of a post I made 14.03.09 on the other site
Rich peoples thread
the saying ,,,,'dreams are a promise you make to yourself', and no one likes broken promises...not even you....

I totally changed my life....I studied, then got the position in my chosen profession, worked for a top firm for 5 years, then chucked it in and started my own business from scratch, worked 16 hours a day for 7 days, for about 3 years , until it was up and running......

then I stopped and looked around....took a 3 months holiday...and
then I went out and partied, did everything I had missed out on doing , when I had been slogging away at the work and study....only this time I could afford to do almost anything I wanted to do......

if you want to make your dreams and goals come true....you need to make a list, of what you need to do, to achieve those goals.....and step by step list of all the things that make up each step on the ladder... each has a time frame, a beginning date and end date.

focus firmly on the goals....create a picture in your mind , of how you will look feel and act when you have achieved the goals....ie looking into the future
having a good mentor will help
and do not procrastinate....start today...no excuses...work on the plan everyday....
you will find, when you focus on exactly what you do want, you will not waste time, nor be side tracked by all the other time wasting things...that life and friends have to offer....
I hope this helps
ps been having a ball ever since...life is good, and the freedom....love it
http://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=408823#post408823

[lynettej]

It sounds like you having a wonderful life after working hard to this point. I hope to be in the same position in a few years.

I have 1 small problem, my husband is not very keen on my career choice, according to him I dont have to go and work again, but after 29 years of working, its in my blood.

I guess its time to live my life and fulfill my dreams...

Thanks for all your info, I really enjoy talking to you.

[sarahJohn]

Interested in a new career? If so, it is important to take the time to evaluate your present situation, to explore career options and to choose a career that will be satisfying for you.
Evaluate your current job satisfaction. Keep a journal of your daily reactions to your job situation and look for recurring themes. Which aspects of your current job do you like/dislike? Are your dissatisfactions related to the content of your work your company culture or the people with whom you work?
Review past successful roles, volunteer work, projects and jobs to identify preferred activities and skills. Determine whether your core values and skills are addressed through your current career.
discussing your core values/skills with friends, family, networking contacts and counselors