The way real estate has been throughout the country the last couple of years, probably the last thing a person would want to do is be a real estate broker. But, maybe not. I can’t think of too many occupations that are like real estate. Depending on how you do it, who you work with or for, you can have the life you really want.
I’ve recently had closings on four different homes and they’ve each been so different. That’s what made me want to write about doing this kind of work. I love learning. I’m always learning new things - whether about people, real estate, green building, doing my artwork, designing Web sites, maintaining my home (I just installed a new bathroom faucet!), cooking, or what - I just love to learn. All of the clients and each of the homes I just closed on were like a little course.
I really enjoy all the new experiences and the varied schedule. Because I work for Keller Williams, I’m really on my own to develop my business the way I want it to be. I use a home office, so I can divide my time between hanging the laundry (we don’t use a dryer), getting paperwork done in my office and raking the leaves.
When I want to take a vacation, I just decide when and block out that time. If I have people who need me to help them during that time, I can refer them to a colleague. I can also take phone calls while gone. With my laptop and faxes available everywhere, I can usually do other things while gone, too, if I need to.
Yes, there are drawbacks. I don’t have a guaranteed income or regular schedule. I never know for sure where my next clients will be coming from - or when they will come. I may be showing people homes and land all next week, and I may not be. There are definitely lulls - but you can use them to accomplish others things that you need to do, things you want to learn. And the next thing you know, there are clients needing help.
I have to say that I’ve really appreciated working for Keller Williams. They have the most unique environment for people who want to work in real estate. They offer great training and opportunities, most of it free, a really caring environment, a better-than-most commission split, low fees, opportunities for profit sharing and contributing to the company leadership. Please let me know if you want any more information!
OK, I need to go out into this gorgeous day and wash the car.
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