All Forum Posts by: Jacob D.

Hi Jacob, I have some thoughts about your question that I do not have time to respond with right at this moment, I apologize, but just wanted to ask if you saw the answer by Jake Roland on this other thread about lead generation?

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/21/topics/647...

I find it can be hard to get detailed info when asking questions in general and I think his answer is helpful and quite specific in terms of what he did to generate leads during his first year.

Also just wanted to say for now that while I agree that real estate agents are a dime a dozen, GOOD real estate agents are absolutely not a dime a dozen, in my opinion. Lots of well-meaning, honest agents out there (and of course a few who aren't), but to find good character combined with lots of practical expertise and knowhow is much harder - including plenty of agents who are happy to tell you how many decades they've been in the business. So while of course it may be harder to get clients when you're brand new, understand that if you do everything you can to learn the ropes as fast as you can, you could, in your first year, become more competent in many areas than agents who have been around for a lot longer, and your clients will sense that.

(I'm not downplaying experience, I just happen to have a friend in another state who has been a vortex of weird real estate events over the last couple of years, and every agent she has worked with has been a long-time pro - some of the most hair-raising things I've ever heard of have happened or nearly happened due to their advice, so I'm just saying... :)

Thank you for the response! I have not read that yet, but I'm diving in right now :) I appreciate it! Obviously, money is a big reason I'm making this transition, but I've also been a teacher and a coach the past 6 years because I love to help people!

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Originally posted by @Thomas S.:

Although I am not a agent I will say that transitioning part time is a very good idea in this market. In your position I would not set a time period to transition to full time. You will want to hold your regular job due to a upcoming downward shift in the economy that will hit home sales. Real estate agents are a dime a dozen so when the market dries up you will want that full time job to carry you through the next few years.

Do not be to quick to abandon your job security.

Thank you so much for your response. I am not going to give up on my job security until I see the pay off, but I am giving myself a date to be done by to give me a goal to push towards.

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Hey guys,

I apologize for this question as I know it gets asked weekly on here.

I'm making the career transition into Real Estate, and I'm currently taking my RE License course right now. For the past year or so, I've wanted to make this transition. The reason I waited so long to pursue the transition was because I wanted to make sure this was the correct career move for me. I've done a lot of research. I've spoken to many people in the business, and I finally decide to make the change.

I'm not someone who believes this will be an easy transition. I fully understand how difficult it is to get started in this business. I'm not married (am in a serious relationship), and I also do not have children. I know I'm going to have to grind like hell to make this work.

I'm also not looking for answers that are going to try to scare me off. I'm logic and a realest. I understand what I'm getting myself into. I just want honest advice, I greatly appreciate it!

Like many of you on here, I have many short term and long term plans. For the short term, I plan on working part time at my current job, along with part time realtor. I know, this isn't idea, and that's why I'm giving myself six months to become a Full Time Agent. I plan on doing whatever means necessary to make this career move quick and permanent.

My current job I work for 7 A.M. - 3 P.M. My plan is to prospect Monday - Friday from 3:30 - 7:00 P.M. and I also plan on working on Saturdays and Sundays while I'm part time (I know I'll be working on Sat and Sun. when I'm full time as well).

My question is who here has transitioned from Part Time to Full Time and what was the experience like for you? How hard was it for you to transition from one career to Real Estate? What did you do to generate leads while you were Part Time? How many hours did you work while Part Time? And when did you decide to make the transition to being Full Time?

Any information regarding your journey would be great! Also, feel free to PM me if you'd like as well. I will be working in the Dayton/Cincinnati area. Thank you for you all your help.

Cheers!

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Hello everyone,

I'm transitioning my career into Real Estate throughout this next year. I'm curious what CRMs everyone is using or recommends? Just trying to do as much research as possible, so I can have my sphere ready to roll and hit the ground running day one!

Thank you!

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