It’s an odd thing that happens between an Association President and their Association Executive by the end of their tenure. There always seems to be a bond, but I think that Pat Jensen, the 2008 VAR President and Scott Brunner took it a bit too far…. This is how Pat and Scott stole the show at the 2008 VAR Convention.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=XywIMWCpxE0

Newbie

I have been a licensed Real Estate Agent for the past 6 months and in those 6 months I have learned A LOT! After thinking about it, I thought I should share what I learned with everyone. Some of the things I have learned are a little more serious than others, but this is what I’ve learned.

1.) Real Estate is NOT as Glamorous as you may think.

When I decided to get into Real Estate, everyone was telling me, “you are going to drive around in a fancy car, making tons of money!” Reality Check – Real Estate is A LOT of hard work, which involves driving around in car on hot day getting sweating, trying to make lots of money. We may like to portray being Glamorous but really we spend every day trying to do the best work so that our clients get the best house!

2. Educate yourself

The one thing you hear over and over again when you get your license is, finish your 30 hours of post licensing education in the first year. You groan and think, “well heck I just went thru all of this and now I have to learn more.” It not hard at all, its actually fun! I take every class or designation that I can. I love learning new stuff and it can only help me help my clients! What more could you ask for?

3. Get involved

That can mean getting involved in your local Association, your community, or your church. I believe in Karma and the more I give back the more I hope eventually comes back to me. If that means doing a little extra work helping others, well I am there!

4. I @ do you? Technology is a GOOD thing!

One of my favorite applications that I use online is Twitter. Its best explained as a mini-blog, where in 140 character you answer the question, “what are you doing?”. I have made some very good friends and learned some very good information on Twitter. I suggest it! (You might also want to try, Facebook, Flickr and Linkedin)

5. DO NOT close on a day before a holiday!

It may sound obvious but on my second deal, I did just that. And Guess what the deal did not close on the day! So, just listen to me, Do not, may I repeat, DO NOT close on a day before a holiday!

And Last but certainly not least. Drum roll please………..

6. Pat Breme is the Most Fabulously Dressed Woman at FAAR!

I mean seriously, have you seen the fabulous clothes that this woman wears! She is amazing! Pat Breme is FAAR’s exceptionally wonderful CEO. Not only is Impeccable dress but she has an Impeccable reputation dealing with the Association, its members and the community. I can only hope to one day be as well respected as Pat Breme!

These are the few of the things that I have learned in my first six months in Real Estate. It is by no means a complete list but if I had listed all the things I learned, well lets just say, I would still be typing!