QUESTIONS and Introducing New Coldwell Banker Agent: Dren Aguado

[Dren Aguado]

Hello BP Forums! It is now been about 5 months since I've inserted myself into the world of Real Estate and wanted to let everyone know that I am now a licensed Real Estate Agent for Coldwell Banker Realty | Libertyville, IL Office!

While I'm still new and have much to learn, I'm so eager to get started. I want to utilize this excitement and transition it into being so focused and obsessed with giving my clients the best service possible. I am also a little insecure being a 22 year old in the business, but I'm going to utilize that relatability and try to appeal to a younger cliental.

My current plan is to keep attending and utilizing all the great classes and resources that Coldwell Banker has to offer. I will also be starting their bootcAMP for new agents this week and I'm super excited for that. 

QUESTION: What did you do, if anything, for income as you were starting your career as an agent?  

I am currently doing part-time work at The North Face on weekends and Panera Bread in the evenings after my real estate trainings and studying.

QUESTION: How did you get your first deal? and what did you learn from it? 

QUESTION: How did being an agent affect your investing journey?

If you read this, and maybe even commented on this post, thank you! I hope to get connected with more fellow agents ^-^

[Paul De Luca]

@Dren Aguado

Good for you on getting started and continuing to learn.

As for your questions:

1) I had one house hack under my belt before getting started as an agent and jumped in full time. Before that I had worked a few jobs in commercial real estate.

2) I got my first sale from a referral and first investment from a property on the MLS.

3) Being an agent has made me a better investor by teaching clients how to make good investments and avoid potential pitfalls. It has also further expanded my network and helped me connect with the right people.