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1,846,701
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Ever watch the 3 stooges? For duty & humanity ......

May 18, 2017 10:42 AM
Rainmaker
5,111,160
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Because I could?  (With all due respect, this question has been asked and answered several times this week already and the week's not even over!) But at the end of the day, what does it matter why I became a broker... what maters is why you want to be one.

May 18, 2017 11:28 AM
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2,187,241
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

It was the only job I could get without being able to speak Spanish.  Don't get me started on that subject!  

May 18, 2017 11:05 AM
Rainmaker
2,221,377
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Not this question again...................................................................

May 18, 2017 05:53 PM
Ambassador
2,684,569
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

     There was no Zillow, there was no HGTV.  Somebody had to do it!

May 18, 2017 01:59 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Company car. Paid vacation. Health insurance. Take vacation any time I want. Be my own boss.

Well that was until I realize everyone from the buyer to seller, broker to franchise, state board to association, HOA to City codes, Facebook and Google are all telling me what to do. 

Laura Coleman I came back to add this to my reponse.

From the archives a artfully done presentation about what being a real estate professional REALLY is. If this does not sound like the standard to which you can live up to, be forewarned, this is why God Made A Realtor.

 

May 18, 2017 12:04 PM
Ambassador
3,349,079
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Here me echo Nina Hollander.  What is the point of asking these questions Laura Coleman ?????????????????  What do you do with the responses, if anything?

May 19, 2017 08:07 AM
Rainmaker
1,727,956
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Because the judge said either marry her, or work real estate with her. I was stupid and did both!

May 19, 2017 06:27 AM
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

Nina Hollander nailed this one!

May 19, 2017 05:27 AM
Rainmaker
4,899,174
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Because my probation officer said get a job or join the army.

May 19, 2017 04:50 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,773
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Laura Coleman - had to do something to feed the family...

May 18, 2017 10:07 PM
Ambassador
5,252,729
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I wanted to work 24/7, be the scapegoat for all things wrong with a transaction and enjoy all of the company benefits provided!

May 18, 2017 09:16 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,013
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

My reason is my reason and worked for me. Why do you want to be one and why does your instructor require you to ask a question that has nothing to do with learning what you need to know to pass your test?

May 18, 2017 08:02 PM
Rainmaker
809,258
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

We were young and didn't have any better options at the time. -Kasey

May 18, 2017 07:59 PM
Rainmaker
1,552,350
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

I love owning a business and being an entrepreneur.

May 18, 2017 07:15 PM
Rainmaker
1,617,916
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

to make a difference

May 18, 2017 04:32 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Laura,

This question has been asked several times already.

May 18, 2017 01:48 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,776
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Seemed like a good idea at the time.

May 18, 2017 01:46 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I grew up in real estate family and was my destiny. It is a job i have loved for 31 years

May 18, 2017 01:13 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,328
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

glutton for punishment....

May 18, 2017 12:25 PM
Rainmaker
7,861,183
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

As a career and for the business opportunities.

May 18, 2017 12:20 PM
Rainmaker
1,241,629
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

was a fool... too late

May 18, 2017 12:02 PM
Rainmaker
1,466,257
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Laura Coleman My Wife was in the business.

May 18, 2017 12:01 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,308
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Future security

May 18, 2017 11:56 AM
Rainmaker
2,398,410
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Because a successful agent asked me: "Bob, why don't you get a RE license". So I did.

May 18, 2017 11:05 AM
Rainmaker
5,236,839
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

On a bet and never looked back!

May 18, 2017 10:56 AM
Rainmaker
1,598,452
Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

Great answers to your question!

Jul 06, 2019 01:13 PM
Rainmaker
1,045,440
Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

For the FAME and the women everyone loves a real estate agent LOL

Apr 08, 2018 08:44 PM
Rainmaker
5,876,468
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I thought I could do better financially than my previous job.

May 21, 2017 09:09 AM
Rainmaker
4,958,093
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

The freedom to work when I want to work,  haha,   learn it does not work that way after the fact.

 

May 19, 2017 10:56 AM
Rainmaker
1,505,713
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Because "James Bond" was taken and NASA killed the space program.

May 19, 2017 09:51 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,132
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

It seemed like a good idea.

May 19, 2017 06:18 AM
Rainmaker
599,734
Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

I wanted to be in business for myself and invest in real estate.

May 19, 2017 05:54 AM
Rainmaker
991,152
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

It was the right thing to do at the time

May 19, 2017 05:29 AM
Ambassador
6,414,578
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Wishing you all the best as you pursue the new career Laura!

May 18, 2017 11:49 PM
Rainmaker
2,784,266
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

An unstructured way of life is appealing plus human interaction...good stuff

May 18, 2017 01:20 PM