Being a real estate agent is a pretty awesome profession. Sure, there are some challenges, but also countless benefits. If you have ever wondered about starting a career in this field just keep reading and I will give you a few of the reasons I believe it can’t be beat!
First and foremost, you are your own boss! You’ll never be fired as long as you’re honest and ethical (which is of course a good business practice). Being your own boss has a lot of benefits like a flexible schedule and you can often choose who you work with. You will meet lots of new people as well as have your fellow agents whom you work with (most of which you’ll like)! As with most commission based careers you truly get out of it what you put in. It is not just about working hard, but also working smarter. Many agents enjoy finding a niche to specialize in whether it is a specific type of sale or a designated neighborhood. Being the best at something can be very rewarding! Being your own boss also means you will wear many hats and constantly be juggling multiple projects or transactions.
Secondly, you’re decision making skills will improve! Reason being is because you must always be reevaluating your business and making changes. Where you focus your marketing efforts and how much you are spending (both time and money) can be very fun. In this age of Facebook and Youtube videos you truly can be very creative and have a good time with it. Choosing which listings to take and sometimes what buyers/sellers to avoid is vital.
You can probably see the reoccurring theme of self management. Budgeting your finances properly is key especially early in your career. There will be months when you have lots of closings and maybe some when you have few or even none. Real estate is of course seasonal, especially in snowy Duluth. Even if you don’t have closings you still will have bills, both real estate based and not. Taxes will be a little more work than you may be used to as you are now “self employed” so careful records of expenses can be very helpful and pay dividends.
Lastly, the benefits outweigh the challenges. Real estate is a great career and there are countless benefits. Agents really can learn and grow their skill set in so many ways. You are also constantly in beautiful homes which I happen to really enjoy. As natural entrepreneurs many agents may foray into the property management field as I have. Whether they own a couple of duplexes for some extra income or manage hundreds of units like East West Property Management, there are always opportunities! As Mark Twain famously said “Buy land, they’re not making it anymore.”
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out and ask. I’d be more than happy to answer them and discuss ideas. Of course if you are in Northern Minnesota or Northwest Wisconsin, there is no better company than Coldwell Banker East West Realty! Still don’t believe me? Check out a few of the below national surveys.
Real estate agents are among the happiest in their careers
2013 Top National Workplaces survey
Frank Rush, Management Director/Co-Owner
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Property: 1469 Carl Ave, Cloquet, MN
Great 3 plus bedroom home on the nicest one and a half acre lots in the Whispering Pines addition. 2500 sq ft four level home. Has a possible fourth bedroom in lower level that just needs an easily added egress window to make it legal. Lower level also features a full bathroom with a large cedar sauna , an exercise room that has a plug in for a tanning bed. and the utility room with a dual fuel hot water baseboard heating system. Electric boiler , meter panel and all wiring out to the power companies transformer new in 2012. fuel oil boiler and water heater in good shape. Central vacuum system. Second level( ground level) has main entry area with double glass doors and nice stone work, a two car heated garage, laundry area and rec room with a wet bar fridge and indoor grill. third level has a nice Kitchen, dining room with patio door to deck and living room area featuring a large limestone fireplace big bay window and an open staircase. the fourth level has three large bedrooms each with double closets. Master has private bath with shower and the second bathroom has a whirlpool tub/ shower. There is a three car detached garage that is insulated and has one heated stall. also a storage room attached to side of garage. there is a small metal building behind garage that houses upright air compressor that feeds garage. Outdoor hot tub with roof and nice fire pit and deck in back yard.
Oversized Septic system is about eight years old. Deep well with GREAT water. Nice landscaped lawn with many flower beds. You really need to see this place to appreciate it.
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Great 3 plus bedroom home on the nicest one and a half acre lots in the Whispering Pines addition. 2500 sq ft four level home. Has a possible fourth bedroom in lower level that just needs an easily added egress window to make it legal. Lower level also features a full bathroom with a large cedar sauna , an exercise room that has a plug in for a tanning bed. and the utility room with a dual fuel hot water baseboard heating system. Electric boiler , meter panel and all wiring out to the power companies transformer new in 2012. fuel oil boiler and water heater in good shape. Central vacuum system. Second level( ground level) has main entry area with double glass doors and nice stone work, a two car heated garage, laundry area and rec room with a wet bar fridge and indoor grill. third level has a nice Kitchen, dining room with patio door to deck and living room area featuring a large limestone fireplace big bay window and an open staircase. the fourth level has three large bedrooms each with double closets. Master has private bath with shower and the second bathroom has a whirlpool tub/ shower. There is a three car detached garage that is insulated and has one heated stall. also a storage room attached to side of garage. there is a small metal building behind garage that houses upright air compressor that feeds garage. Outdoor hot tub with roof and nice fire pit and deck in back yard.
Oversized Septic system is about eight years old. Deep well with GREAT water. Nice landscaped lawn with many flower beds. You really need to see this place to appreciate it.
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