Thinking of becoming an agent

[Sean Meiller]

Thinking of becoming a real estate agent in the NOVA/DC area. Currently working as an engineer and as a rowing coach at a local high school. I’m not really sure the engineering route is for me, and I think I could really enjoy being a real estate agent. However, I really love my coaching position (I am paid, but not something that I can live off of and it’s something I would honestly do for free if I had to) and I’m worried that the odd hours that the position requires (weekday afternoons with races a most Saturdays in spring) would preclude me from being able to properly dedicate the time needed to being a great agent. Any advise from people in the position of real estate agent, either ways that I could make it work or reasons that I should stay at my current position? Any things to consider/ thoughts are greatly appreciated, thanks!

[Brad Miller]

Originally posted by @Sean Meiller:

Thinking of becoming a real estate agent in the NOVA/DC area. Currently working as an engineer and as a rowing coach at a local high school. I’m not really sure the engineering route is for me, and I think I could really enjoy being a real estate agent. However, I really love my coaching position (I am paid, but not something that I can live off of and it’s something I would honestly do for free if I had to) and I’m worried that the odd hours that the position requires (weekday afternoons with races a most Saturdays in spring) would preclude me from being able to properly dedicate the time needed to being a great agent. Any advise from people in the position of real estate agent, either ways that I could make it work or reasons that I should stay at my current position? Any things to consider/ thoughts are greatly appreciated, thanks!

Sean,

With real estate you need to be available when your customers need you.  The fall out rate is pretty high among full timers and even higher among part timers.  I would suggest you keep the positions you have or wait until you have 6-8 months of income saved up before jumping head first into real estate.  I will take some time to learn process and procedures, build and cultivate clients and get the flow going.  It is not a job for the faint of heart but it can be very rewarding.  

Good luck with your pursuit and message me if you want to talk in more detail.