Real Estate Broker · Puerto Rico · Member since 2020 · 11 posts · 5 votes
My two options are Orlando or Tampa City. My research comes a little complicated because theres a lot of demand of companies and agents. Which are the top 5 companies to work ? , and what place to live ?
Real Estate Agent · Houston, TX · Member since 2019 · 240 posts · 155 votes
6y
Hi Josean. There's definitely a lot of options for a real estate agent in a state like Florida. A good way to decide which city you want to be located in is to look at their market data and see how the real estate market is trending in each city. There's going to be business everywhere, but you want to make sure that you're somewhere that you can feel comfortable with your current business plan. Also don't overlook the infrastructure and overall living conditions of each city, commute is very important in real estate. If it's possible, I would suggest visiting both places briefly and comparing them. Good luck!
Real Estate Agent · Houston, TX · Member since 2019 · 240 posts · 155 votes
6y
Hi Josean. There's definitely a lot of options for a real estate agent in a state like Florida. A good way to decide which city you want to be located in is to look at their market data and see how the real estate market is trending in each city. There's going to be business everywhere, but you want to make sure that you're somewhere that you can feel comfortable with your current business plan. Also don't overlook the infrastructure and overall living conditions of each city, commute is very important in real estate. If it's possible, I would suggest visiting both places briefly and comparing them. Good luck!
Real Estate Agent · Tampa, FL · Member since 2017 · 191 posts · 98 votes
6y
Hey Josean,
I think both cities offer great opportunities for real estate agents and investors. I have lived in both cities, Orlando being more briefly. I went to UCF and spent four years there. What I can tell you is there are many different areas to both cities and you can find whatever you are looking in terms of living situation. It really depends on budget, your personal plan as well as business plan, along with, frankly, which area you like more.
I personally prefer Tampa but I lived in Orlando when I was a broke college student so things will definitely be different now versus then.
Real Estate Broker · Coppell, TX · Member since 2011 · 5k+ posts · 4k+ votes
6y
There is opportunity everywhere. I expect either Tampa or Orlando are great places to work.
One thing you might do is check with the realtor associations in both cities and see how many agents there are in each city vs the population. Might make sense to go to the place with less agents. Although I'm not sure that really matters.
You might also check with the economic or business development board of both cities. Check the growth prospects. What are the forecasts. Any announced corporate moves? What are the prospects of both cities.
Realtor · Central Florida-Orlando · Member since 2014 · 1k+ posts · 892 votes
6y
@Josean Lopez Sekulits I am a Realtor in Orlando and do some business in the Tampa area. Our MLS covers Tampa so that helps if you want to work both markets. Orlando is a smaller city, but growing very rapidly and lots of opportunity .Tampa is also experiencing growth and is larger, has many lower price point areas and its close to beaches so you have to be willing to work in the condo space. (something I do no want to ever do!).
Happy to talk about my brokerage and what it might be able to offer you.
Orlando & Tampa are both perfectly good places to start a career in real estate, so it really comes down to which city you prefer. I personally don´t see the point of getting into the weeds about which ones have more transactions or agents per capita. Do you have the flexibility to spend a few weeks in each and explore the different neighborhoods? If they hadn´t all gone virtual I´d also be encouraging you to attend REIA meetings in both locations.
I´m biased towards Tampa and think it offers a more diverse economy and a more varied culture (not to mention stunning beaches).
Anyhow, 22 years old ... you´ve got the world at your feet mate. Keep learning, keep networking and just go for it.