Most real estate agents are self-employed, independent contractors. I have noticed over the few years I have been in real estate that many, mostly unsuccessful (read as new) agents, fail to attend any office meetings or training. Do successful Realtors regularly attend office meetings or in-house training classes?
I have coined an unofficial term for agents who never attend training, never make a sale, and have problems writing a contract.... Recreational Realtor. According to Merriam-Webster dictionary recreational relates to something that is a means "of refreshment or diversion, a hobby." Notice I said never attends, never makes sales and has problems writing a contract. Perhaps they should have a new designation R.r (Realtor-recreational). behind their name. {Do not blast me as this does not refer to those who do not fit this description.}
My guess is that if you are sharp enough to be an Active Rainer I doubt very seriously you are approaching your career in a recreational mode!
Successful Realtors are what I classify as vocational Realtor. According to Merriam-Webster dictionary vocation is relating to "the work in which a person is regularly employed." Regular implies scheduled and routine.
I know from experience the amount of time a person spends in the office does not translate into the degree of success. In fact, I know that in order to market yourself you must be out and about being seen and heard. I am not advocating one become an office fixture. After all, in real estate only you can determine your level of success (or failure). However, I do believe that early on in your real estate career you need to be more visible, taking every opportunity to learn from those who have succeeded.
I should not complain though because the recreational folks allow the rest to get more business!
Florida Licensed real estate agent with Century 21 The Turner Group in Rockledge Florida.
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