Realestate (Des Moines: sales, real estate, income)

[jen.hartwig]

i'm a new realestate agent and i'm not having any luck in denison getting started. there are so many realtors in this town that it is simply impossible. can anyone tell me some good places to start out as a realtor?

[metro223]

Probably a city.....Isn't Omaha close? Des Moines? Why don't you consider these?

[jasperhobbs]

Originally Posted by jen.hartwig

i'm a new realestate agent and i'm not having any luck in denison getting started. there are so many realtors in this town that it is simply impossible. can anyone tell me some good places to start out as a realtor?

The real estate business is not instant riches in any city. Most real estate agents have to work there way up and most gravy sales are scooped up by veteran agents that know the game.

I know many people that went into real estate with illusions of grandeur and are in a total different field now. It takes patience and also other income whether that be from spouse or savings to sustain yourself while you learn the ropes and gain credibility.

Jasper

[metro223]

I agree with everything Jasper just said. And I'm still going to go with what I said earlier, I don't think a saturated market in a small rural community will be the place to start...I would imagine those people already have there good rep in town.

[Luke9686]

I agree with every poster. Big cities there is more diversity in the market.

The sad truth about R.E. agents is that very few actually make enough to support themselves. I think it's less than 5%. Dont let that stop you though.