All Forum Posts by: Jared Smith

Hi Everyone,

I apologize for the delayed response just finishing up final exams.

@Brandon Sturgill 

Concerning the the Virginia state regulations I believe to be a licensed broker you have to work as an agent for 3 years, but I am unsure if the degree in Real Estate would negate that. Actually the market for ADA accessible housing was my first thought but I didn't realize there was a large enough market. I agree if it is a large market being in a hadicap situation would be an excellent marketing tool. Thanks for the advice!

@ Chris Martin

Thank you! It's been a long road I spent 6 month in th hospital, and I saw many people with injuries similar to mine simply giving up on their dreams or life in general so part of my motivation is showing people in a situation like this that it is not the end of life it can be seen as a new beginning. 

@Chris Seveney 

I apologize for my ignorance, but this is something I have never looked into . I will do research on the topics, and I will get back to you, but I would love talk to you about it. After all that is the basic reason for me creating this post; to hear from professionals that could help me understand and survey my options. Thank you and I will let you know as soon as I am able to look into it! 

Hi everyone, 

I am here to ask your advice on a very specific situation. 

I am currently a college student that has completed 2 years of general studies, and will be entering a major next semester my current plan is to double major in business management and Real Esate. I have always been business minded and I enjoy managing / helping people succeed. I have planned for years to start as a Real Estate agent while saving and investing until I saved enough to start a Real Estate brokerage. 

This plan was for a perfect world, but last year I had a car accident in which I injured my spinal cord and left me in a wheelchair. This being said I am still going to be going to college ( Virginia Tech, University of Virginia, or UNC) for business/Real Estate majors. I am guessing that given my situation it would be nearly impossible to be an agent because of my limited mobility. 

Is it possible to successfully start a brokerage with no agent experience? (Obviously it's not optimal...)

Is it a good plan to go to school for business management and Real Estate? I thought this would be good because I can get the training to manage a brokerage and also get educated in both commercial and residential Real Estate. 

Any other advice is more appreciated than you'll ever know!

Hi everyone, 

I am here to ask your advice on a very specific situation. 

I am currently a college student that has completed 2 years of general studies, and will be entering a major next semester my current plan is to double major in business management and Real Esate. I have always been business minded and I enjoy managing / helping people succeed. I have planned for years to start as a Real Estate agent while saving and investing until I saved enough to start a Real Estate brokerage. 

This plan was for a perfect world, but last year I had a car accident in which I injured my spinal cord and left me in a wheelchair. This being said I am still going to be going to college ( Virginia Tech, University of Virginia, or UNC) for business/Real Estate majors. I am guessing that given my situation it would be nearly impossible to be an agent because of my limited mobility. 

Is it possible to successfully start a brokerage with no agent experience? (Obviously it's not optimal...)

Is it a good plan to go to school for business management and Real Estate? I thought this would be good because I can get the training to manage a brokerage and also get educated in both commercial and residential Real Estate. 

Any other advice is more appreciated than you'll ever know!