When I tell people what I do, more often than not the response is positive. "Ohhhhh, I always though I would enjoy that as a career!" or "Wow! That must be great only working when you want to."
FACT; it's not that easy. It doesn't require a decade of post secondary education either, but it does have it's specific challenges.
As with any serious career, work ethic is of utmost importance when choosing to become a REALTOR®. There are long hours, weekends, late nights & early mornings. You end up having to work around other peoples schedules and because of tight deadlines, overtime is sometimes the norm.
Speaking of ethics, we mush adhere to a strict Code of Ethics for this profession that is enforced and disciplinary action/fines can be levied should someone stray from the comprehensive rules that are set by the governing body.
You must be financially savvy and stable enough to sustain the reality of working very hard and not getting paid for weeks or months. There are significant fees, memberships and continuing education requirements that can add up. There certainly is opportunity for great financial gain as well, but it can sometimes be a roller coaster of feast & famine. You must be able to budget and be very organized with your bank accounts.
Multi tasking is a must, multiple clients with different needs and schedules, deadlines and necessary paperwork due dates, juggling different tasks constantly is the daily fare.
The ability to read people and adjust yourself to best meet their expectations is key. After a few years in this business I have an ability to tell weather someone is interested in a property within moments of them walking through the doors, without any verbal indication! An offshoot of this is being able to deal effectively with personalities that you do not get along with. As a salesperson you must read & communicate with buyers, sellers, service providers, lenders, appraisers, inspectors, family members of clients/customers... all of which are under pressure during your dealings, as well as feeling the stress yourself. And to top it all off, you must always be cool, collected and knowledgeable with a smile on your face.
Now on to the upsides! You do in a sense work for yourself so you can take time off whenever you want to, and make your daily schedule as you see fit. There are somedays that I work from home in yoga pants and my dog snuggles on my lap while I work on the computer. It's all about being able to judge your personal balance.
There is certainly the ability to make a great income, if you are diligent and self motivated. The sky is the limit on this one!
You have the opportunity to meet new people all the time and your daily routine is anything but. It's a fast paced, exciting career and you will never get bored if you work hard! The dreaded "daily grind" non existent!
I love what I do and I love talking to people about real estate, whether it be sales, strategy, or the job itself! If you have ever thought about getting into this industry, call me! I would be thrilled to show you what I do, bring you to meet the amazing Exit team and talk about how to get started.
Wednesday, June 08, 2016
Thursday, June 02, 2016
Individuality is Important
In Anglo-Saxon the meaning of the name Megan is:
Strong and capable. I also fall under the astrological sign of the Taurus which is categorized as stubborn and strong willed. Although I don't normally take these things as 100% truth, they are interesting, fun and entertaining. And they ring true for my personality, somehow.
I have always been the type of person that thinks outside of the 'normal' parameters. My family would tell you I was an outspoken child from day one, and often went against what I was told. There are countless stories of me being a strong willed, opinionated girl that my family loves to tell when we get together, most of them quite hilarious even to this day after hearing them over and over. Moving on to my adult life I am still outspoken and I definitely have an original style, I do not like to blend in to the crowd, and I do not like being told to conform.
When I entered this profession, my intent was not necessarily to replace the current type of REALTOR® in the marketplace, but to (in some sense) reinvent the wheel as it pertained to me. I run my business differently, I don't adhere to the same-old ways of the past. I advertise in areas and markets often overlooked or brushed aside that are gaining huge momentum and purchasing power. We recently had a presentation on how to market to millennials (now, now, don't immediately brush this population off... reread the previous sentence please). It was a fascinating learning experience that solidified my ideas on where my business is going and how to gain even more success in the future.
For the purpose of this blog let's say millennials are a very comprehensive grouping of anyone 18-35. This is a huge amount of soon-to-be and young professionals that are going to have monstrous purchasing power and clout in comparison to any other grouping very soon. This trend is going to continue for years to come, and these people will be starting & taking over businesses, buying real estate, consuming good & services, and generally in charge the marketplace very soon! Millennials absorb advertising differently than other groups, and in order to stay relevant to this consumer group there are very different criteria for making goods & services appealing & showing value.
Trends also show that there is a shift happening between the sexes, where women are consistently rising as a group that is purchasing more homes year over year compared to statistics from years past. Being aware of changing demographics is absolutely essential to maintaining a broad client base, and being able to work with anyone & everyone equally has never been more important. I vehemently support equality and fairness in my personal and professional dealings Every Single Day.
So let's suffice it to say that I am not your average Joanna, and I don't always stay inside the box. I enjoy a challenge and I love working with clients that are looking for someone with energy, creativity, and above average results! If you are going to be buying or selling in the future please feel free to contact me to discuss your individual needs!
902-680-2736
I have always been the type of person that thinks outside of the 'normal' parameters. My family would tell you I was an outspoken child from day one, and often went against what I was told. There are countless stories of me being a strong willed, opinionated girl that my family loves to tell when we get together, most of them quite hilarious even to this day after hearing them over and over. Moving on to my adult life I am still outspoken and I definitely have an original style, I do not like to blend in to the crowd, and I do not like being told to conform.
When I entered this profession, my intent was not necessarily to replace the current type of REALTOR® in the marketplace, but to (in some sense) reinvent the wheel as it pertained to me. I run my business differently, I don't adhere to the same-old ways of the past. I advertise in areas and markets often overlooked or brushed aside that are gaining huge momentum and purchasing power. We recently had a presentation on how to market to millennials (now, now, don't immediately brush this population off... reread the previous sentence please). It was a fascinating learning experience that solidified my ideas on where my business is going and how to gain even more success in the future.
For the purpose of this blog let's say millennials are a very comprehensive grouping of anyone 18-35. This is a huge amount of soon-to-be and young professionals that are going to have monstrous purchasing power and clout in comparison to any other grouping very soon. This trend is going to continue for years to come, and these people will be starting & taking over businesses, buying real estate, consuming good & services, and generally in charge the marketplace very soon! Millennials absorb advertising differently than other groups, and in order to stay relevant to this consumer group there are very different criteria for making goods & services appealing & showing value.
Trends also show that there is a shift happening between the sexes, where women are consistently rising as a group that is purchasing more homes year over year compared to statistics from years past. Being aware of changing demographics is absolutely essential to maintaining a broad client base, and being able to work with anyone & everyone equally has never been more important. I vehemently support equality and fairness in my personal and professional dealings Every Single Day.
So let's suffice it to say that I am not your average Joanna, and I don't always stay inside the box. I enjoy a challenge and I love working with clients that are looking for someone with energy, creativity, and above average results! If you are going to be buying or selling in the future please feel free to contact me to discuss your individual needs!
902-680-2736
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