What do you do if you have graduated from high school and have your diploma? It is costly to go to college for four years and maybe you are tired of going to classes. What if you didn’t graduate? What can you do? Consider enrolling in a Real Estate School. […]
Are you looking learn how to become a real estate agent in Utah? Are you already licensed but struggling to make a real estate career work for you? Everyone in the real estate business has been through what you are going through. However, there are some proven steps that you can take to become a great real estate agent in Utah. There are tremendous personal and financial rewards from becoming that agent! […]
Over the course of my career, I’ve had the opportunity to meet and work with countless real estate agents. The situations are as unique as the individuals. I’ve seen agents succeed greatly, and I’ve also seen agents struggle with the “business” side of their job. As a 1099 agent, you are a business in the eyes of the government. Because of that, there are certain things you should know and do. But they aren’t always common knowledge. In this list, I’ve handpicked the 10 most important things for you that I’ve learned over my career. I’ve worked in a real estate [...]
What is the Difference Between a Real Estate Broker and an Agent and How Much Does a Broker Make? There is a lot of terminology in the Real Estate industry and one might wonder what the difference between a real estate agent and a real estate broker is. Do they make different earnings? There is plenty of information online about how to become a real estate agent, but you might wonder what does one have to do to become a real estate broker in Utah after they are an agent? Real Estate Agent vs. Real Estate Broker When a person first [...]
You have just graduated from your Utah online real estate school and received your Utah real estate license, and everyone tells you to build a network of contacts. What is a network and how does one go about building a network? Building a network is more than just passing out business cards. It requires thought and analysis to build the right contacts. Here are some ideas! Focus on the Right People You want to build a real estate agent network with people of diverse backgrounds, skills and experience. The people with whom you build relationships must be the right people who [...]
Ask any Utah real estate agent. A successful real estate career does not come by chance. It takes setting goals and planning what to do. A big part of planning is to successfully manage your time. That is why we are going to discuss how to focus on how to use your time. Time Management Everyone has the same number of hours in a day. We get to choose how we use those hours. Time management is about planning how we want to use our time. You must decide what you need to do to accomplish your goals. Everyone has to [...]
There is great potential in the real estate industry. If you work hard and develop the right skills, you can build a lucrative business and enjoy a satisfying career. Of course, like most fields, the real estate landscape changes, and it’s important to continue to learn and develop. If you’re looking to expand your talents, or if you want to become licensed in different areas of the industry, you can take real estate classes online. There are significant advantages to doing this in place of on-site coursework. Variety of Options You’ll notice quickly that when you take online courses, you [...]
You are thinking about obtaining your Utah real estate license? Real estate can be rewarding but also very challenging so understanding the pros and cons is important. Challenges First, let’s discuss some of the challenges to being successful as a real estate agent. There are hard things that must be done to be successful. Time – It takes a lot of time to build a real estate career. It is not easy building a bank of contacts and customers to generate the number of home sales to generate an exception income. It is not a hobby. Start up your Utah real [...]
You just passed your Utah real estate license examination to get your license as a real estate agent and are wondering what you should do now. First, of all, you need to treat this as a business and not a hobby and put the time and effort into it to make a career. Here are some of the steps you can take. Join an Agency – As a new Utah real estate agent, you need to join an existing real estate agency and work under a Utah real estate brokerage. A good agency can provide customers, can help with paperwork, will [...]
Dan Naylor Congratulations! You made it through 2 years working in real estate! Whether you are doing it part time, or whether you are an experienced agent with many transactions under your belt, you know time is flying when you get that renewal notice from the Utah Division of Real Estate. The Division sends out an automatic renewal notice about 45 days before you need to renew. Here’s an example of a renewal letter that they sent me. (Click for a PDF) What is required to renew my real estate license? In Utah you need 18 total hours of continuing education [...]
