All Forum Posts by: Ken Cochran

@Charlie Cameron Thanks a lot! Great questions for me to use in my interview.

@Victor Steffen Thank you for the insight and I will definitely pay close attention to what mentoring program I decide on working with.

Everyone I spoke to who has a career in real estate as an agent advised me that is imperative to learn from a mentor that is familiar in your market. I agree that having the right mentor would help new agents out exceptionally. After gaining knowledge on the do’s and don’ts on real estate law and practice, the new agents are rarely privileged to learn the real ins and outs of the business. I recently passed all of my state and national requirements and currently looking for a mentor/brokerage company to help me further my career in real estate. What are some tips into choosing the right brokerage company? Do mentors charge for their time in helping you? How do you find a willing mentor? Are mentors easier to find in independent small RE businesses or franchise companies?

@Greg Johnson if you are looking for someone to do any dirty work to free up time for yourself to keep growing I’ll be willing to learn.

I am new to the DMV area (Rockville) and also extra motivated into finding wholesale deals to get myself started. How is the market? Is D.C. a good area to get started or the outskirts of the city will be more feasible for a beginner? I have been to a few real estate meetings in Virginia and D.C. in which, they were more into paying for their programs and that’s not down my alley. Anyone with special gems or information for the D.C. area for a hungry beginner will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.