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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041, Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ  (ReMax Realtec Group)

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Ambassador
3,345,091
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Working capital (at least 6 months living expense and enough cash to join their local, state and national boards)

Mentor - someone to work with them and train them on the "how to do" aspects of writing offers and taking listings

Get their own website and own all of their intellectual property

Feb 15, 2016 06:07 AM
Rainmaker
1,239,901
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Supra, maze, big bottle of aspirin, smart phone.

Most important a GPS....

Feb 15, 2016 09:11 AM
Rainmaker
1,052,211
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

A hands-on broker.
A laptop.
A dependable vehicle.
So much more.
And what Kathleen Daniels said.

Feb 15, 2016 08:31 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Kathleen Daniels described the top three.... 

Feb 15, 2016 08:03 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good CRM (I like Top Producer) for me the #1 tool for anyone coming into this business is getting started right away with a CRM.

Their own website... lots of good companies out there who can do one at a reasonable cost to get started (Easy Agent Pro is one)

Computer and cell phone

 

Feb 15, 2016 08:56 PM
Ambassador
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

In this profession as with most, the tools are insignificant, knowing how they work and what to do with them is what really matters.

Feb 15, 2016 01:36 PM
Rainmaker
763,883
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Nice Car, Cash Reserves, Wide Shoulders

Feb 15, 2016 11:29 AM
Ambassador
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Website

6 - 8 months of funds

Smartphone/iPhone

Great brokerage with supportive broker and plenty of training

Feb 15, 2016 08:48 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

6 months worth of money to live on and invest in one's self

A laptop

An Iphone

What i call a road kit with a flashlight, pepper spray, basic tools, change of shoes and a bunch of contracts.

Feb 15, 2016 09:25 PM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

parked and reading

Feb 15, 2016 08:45 PM
Rainmaker
4,272,548
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

A good managing broker

A large comfort zone

A good sphere 

Feb 15, 2016 01:44 PM
Rainmaker
713,382
Sharon Kowitz
CRS-SRES-ABR-GRI-E-Pro-CREN ~ COMPASS RE - Cary, NC
Cary, NC Relocation Specialist ~ Buying or Selling

Finances, a great broker who is willing to help, Website

Feb 15, 2016 11:58 AM
Rainmaker
4,936,705
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

A mentor that will help the nebie

a job that they have income coming in till they have 3 closing

Time to work your niche

 

Feb 15, 2016 10:22 AM
Rainmaker
206,764
Cynthia Grimes 443-506-0359
BHHS PenFed Realty- Office 240-815-9040 - Frederick, MD
"With You Every Step Home!"

A good reserve of finances.

A list of all the people you know.  SOI, service providers, family etc.

A good list of business coaches to interview, pick the best match to your personality.

Feb 15, 2016 09:18 AM
Rainmaker
1,231,853
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Those are things they need.  First they need to choose broker that has top notch training program for both new agents and top producers, supportive/ non-compete manager and company programs that give them competitive edge in their market.

Good luck with your book.

Feb 15, 2016 06:04 AM
Rainer
183,217
John Ferrin
HomeSmart - Gilbert, AZ
Realtor

What everyone else has said PLUS a healthy dose of thick skin.  No's hurt!

Feb 16, 2016 11:32 AM
Rainmaker
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties
  • Their own website and their own email tied to their website domain, don't rely on the agency provided stuff.
  • Social media accounts
  • Signs
  • A computer/laptop for contracts, etc.
  • A decent camera (or cameraphone)
Feb 16, 2016 11:17 AM
Rainmaker
7,836,139
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It appears that you have already received some good answers.

Feb 15, 2016 10:38 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I agree with Kathleen.

Feb 15, 2016 10:36 PM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Car, Lockbox key and cell telephone

Feb 15, 2016 10:03 PM
Rainmaker
2,759,812
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good morning Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041 . It seems as if you have gotten some good answers. Cash reserve is extremely helpful

Feb 15, 2016 05:13 PM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Here are 3 items.  Funds to operate business and to live on.  Understanding how to make a profit.  Learn how to market.

Feb 15, 2016 09:00 AM
Rainer
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Doug Perry
Strategic Real Estate Trainers - Chicago, IL

It's all about leads.  Start with your sphere of influence, then utilize lead providers like Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia for new leads.  You'll need a way to organize those leads as you push them throught the pipeline from prospect to closed client.  I've used Top Producer for 10 years, I think it's awesome.  To receive a live demo, click HERE.

StrategicRealEstateTrainers.com

Feb 26, 2016 02:31 AM