[:en]If you’re considering enrolling in one of ourBC real estate license courses at Benson Wangor already have, you may be wondering what the next steps are. After getting your license, your going to need to get clients and the best way to do this is through a broker. Take a look at the following article for some tips on how to go about this to get the most out of your training.
Brokers
Although as a real estate agent you are considered an independent contractor, you’re going to need to work under a licensed real estate broker. These brokers can be smaller agencies that cover local geographic areas or national agencies such as Century 21 and RE/MAX. The broker that you decide to align yourself with will greatly influence your success as an agent and is a decision that you should not take lightly.
Choosing a Broker
Although you should start researching real estate agencies and brokers as soon as possible to gain as much knowledge as you can, you should hold off on choosing one until you have done the proper research. In fact, waiting to make your choice can put you in a better position to bargain with the brokers and use the knowledge that you gain from your research and examination to obtain the best arrangement possible.
Researching
A great way to research the brokers in your area is to take a drive through your neighborhood and take note of the agency signs that are posted on homes for sale. This will give you an idea of the major brokers in your local market and allow you to align yourself with the most active agency, giving you the best contacts to the most seasoned players and help you build your own business. Although you won’t make any money doing this, real estate is all about networking and this is one of the best ways to get started.
Meetings
After you’ve selected your choice of brokers, schedule meetings and get an idea of what each one has to offer. Be prepared to both answer and ask questions and make sure to dress professionally to give off a good image.
Getting your BC real estate license is the first step into the world of real estate – aligning yourself with a broker that is right for you is the best way to get solid connections and get started on the right track. At Benson Wang, our experts can help you get a solid foundation of real estate knowledge that you can use to help you through this process. For more information or further questions, give us a call at (778) 686-8555 and we’ll be happy to assist you.[:]
