Why Be a Realtor?

Series Summary

Real estate is a legal term that encompasses land along with anything permanently affixed to the land, such as buildings, specifically property that is stationary, or fixed in location. With the development of private property ownership, real estate has become a major area of business. Purchasing real estate requires a significant investment, and each parcel of land has unique characteristics, so the real estate industry has evolved into several distinct fields. Specialists are often called on to valuate real estate and facilitate transactions. In this free video series, learn how you can enter the real estate world by becoming a Realtor. Real estate is a great career for those searching for a independent working environment. Also, Realtors help people each and every day. Our expert, Shelly Davis, is a licensed real estate agent, and she gives you advice on how to start your real estate career. Learn the benefits of being a Realtor, and learn the requirements you have to have to start. Shelly explains how you can take real estate class, and she gives you tips on taking the dreaded real estate exam. Once you are licensed, learn how to choose a broker to sponsor you. Finally, learn the difference between independent Realtors and team Realtors. So, what are you waiting for? Start your career as a Realtor today!

Video Transcript

"O'kay so you want to be a realtor. The great thing about real estate is it has such a wow factor. Just about every age, every shape, every size, every person when they see this tag on my blouse everybody wants to talk about real estate. Real estate is a fascinating world to be in. It is unlimited, it really is. So you woke up today and decided you know I think I want to get my real estate license. No worries my friends, you can do this. It is very basic. All career types, I mean engineers, doctors, lawyers even, teachers, high school diploma, GED, let's say you're in the country and you don't have your citizenship but you have your work permit, you can become a realtor. It's that easy. Let's talk about the personality types. You're looking at me thinking wow she's a realtor. She's so lovely. She's full of life and energy. Don't let that fool you. I am an expert in real estate and let me tell you why. Not because I'm full of life and personality but because I truly value people and it's about being who you are not about being this Hi, I'm a realtor, how are you today? Let's talk about that. Let's say you want to be selling your house or apartment right now and you're thinking oh I'm working 80 hours a week, working this or this how am I going to sink this in? Well that's the key is you really do need to do your research. But this is what it involves. First think about yourself. O'kay I've bought this home. Start picking your brain about people you know that are realtors or ask your friends, you know, how did you buy your home or who was your realtor? It is very basic you guys, you can definitely definitely do this. You have to have the desire. Anybody can do it like I said but only you can be the one that makes that decision so let's talk about in the next clip how to get started."