Thanks for this very atypical post as opposed to the "12 ways to make your septic tank smell better" type post. It speaks to me as one approaching a new challenge after years in other professions. Laziness is everywhere and the thought of taking a test as the roadblock to making a fast buck repulses me. I'll be taking my state test this year. I take nothing or anyone for granted. You sound like a good mentor--tough but fair. Why waste your time with anyone who isn't going to follow through with the lessons that made you successful? By the way, your "Adapt or Perish" post ended up as one of my "Google alert" choices today with the search strategy "real estate trends." Thanks for letting me find you! Damn good marketing.
Appreciate this, Steve. I can’t believe I have to lay down common sense like this, but unfortunately this industry is full of people who expect everything for nothing. It sounds like you’re going into this with the right mindset - taking responsibility and putting in the work. Wishing you the best with your state test, and I have no doubt you’ll crush it!
Many thanks. I think the profession attracts a certain kind of person and that's why 80% of newly licensed folks wash out after year one. Inman recently reported that 70% of all licensed real estate professionals didn't have a single sale last year (2024). My first thought was "none wanted to hustle for rentals?" My second thought was "what's keeping me from being a part of that 30%?" I just subscribed and look forward to your future posts. By the way, I've already learned that septic tanks are best inspected at the time they are cleaned. Sounds logical, not on any exam, but good to file away. I always had sewers. I didn't know.
Absolutely, so many aren’t willing to put in the work, and we have more resources than ever. Rentals are the best way to get your foot in door. Most of my early rentals converted to sales in under 2 years, so they are totally worth it and easy to hustle! I recently had a property listed on septic and my clients cleaned it prior to listing thinking they were doing a favour. Not good!
My last comment: Renters into future buyers? Who ever heard of such a thing? I guess it's just popular among "those" who want to continually mine leads, be consistent, and actually give a damn about other people. Empathy works. So does follow through. So does humor. Speaking of which, sorry about your septic tank client....
Thanks for this very atypical post as opposed to the "12 ways to make your septic tank smell better" type post. It speaks to me as one approaching a new challenge after years in other professions. Laziness is everywhere and the thought of taking a test as the roadblock to making a fast buck repulses me. I'll be taking my state test this year. I take nothing or anyone for granted. You sound like a good mentor--tough but fair. Why waste your time with anyone who isn't going to follow through with the lessons that made you successful? By the way, your "Adapt or Perish" post ended up as one of my "Google alert" choices today with the search strategy "real estate trends." Thanks for letting me find you! Damn good marketing.
Appreciate this, Steve. I can’t believe I have to lay down common sense like this, but unfortunately this industry is full of people who expect everything for nothing. It sounds like you’re going into this with the right mindset - taking responsibility and putting in the work. Wishing you the best with your state test, and I have no doubt you’ll crush it!
Many thanks. I think the profession attracts a certain kind of person and that's why 80% of newly licensed folks wash out after year one. Inman recently reported that 70% of all licensed real estate professionals didn't have a single sale last year (2024). My first thought was "none wanted to hustle for rentals?" My second thought was "what's keeping me from being a part of that 30%?" I just subscribed and look forward to your future posts. By the way, I've already learned that septic tanks are best inspected at the time they are cleaned. Sounds logical, not on any exam, but good to file away. I always had sewers. I didn't know.
I see you're in Canada. I'm in Palm Beach County Florida.
Absolutely, so many aren’t willing to put in the work, and we have more resources than ever. Rentals are the best way to get your foot in door. Most of my early rentals converted to sales in under 2 years, so they are totally worth it and easy to hustle! I recently had a property listed on septic and my clients cleaned it prior to listing thinking they were doing a favour. Not good!
My last comment: Renters into future buyers? Who ever heard of such a thing? I guess it's just popular among "those" who want to continually mine leads, be consistent, and actually give a damn about other people. Empathy works. So does follow through. So does humor. Speaking of which, sorry about your septic tank client....
Hahaha always here for a good conversation Steve!