My degree is totally unrelated to real estate. Can I be successful in real estate?
I don't have a college degree. Will that hurt my chances of being an effective agent?
Isn't this a bad time to enter the real estate field? How will the market affect my ability to succeed?
I would like to talk to some of your agents and get a fair idea of what it's like to be a Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel agent. How do I do that?
Could I become an agent part-
What training support does the company provide?
I have no experience as a real estate agent, but I always thought I'd be good at it. Can someone like me become a Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel agent?
You can discover if you have aptitude for real estate sales by taking our detailed online simulation assessment. The answers you give will used to prepare an accurate assessment of your strengths and potential for success. We will then share the results only with you and discuss your career path. (Take our Real Estate Simulator evaluation . Please allow 45 minutes of uninterrupted time.) TOP
My degree is totally unrelated to real estate. Can I be successful in real estate?
In fact, having a degree in the arts, for example, might allow you to network with
other like-
I don't have a college degree. Will that hurt my chances of being an effective agent?
Although a degree adds to your real estate "toolbox", it is not essential for becoming a successful agent. An agent needs certain personality traits and personal integrity. Beyond that, we can teach you everything else you need to know. TOP
Isn't this a bad time to enter the real estate field? How will the market affect my ability to succeed?
Real estate markets fluctuate, but highly skilled professionals who are dedicated to the business will thrive in any market. When times are tough, consumers always seek true professionals who are affiliated with the most trusted firms for their advice. TOP
I would like to talk to some of your agents and get a fair idea of what it's like to be a Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel agent. How do I do that?
Because our agents are very successful, they are generally busy working with clients. Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel agents, however, are always willing to help engaged newcomers to the profession. Once you have met with one of the Sales Managers, he/she will be able to arrange a conversation with one or more of our agents. TOP
Could I become an agent part-
At Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel, we demand that our agents be 100% committed to their career as a consultative real estate professional. We have found through experience that anything less than a 100% commitment greatly lessens your chances for success. TOP
Working as a real estate agent is much like owning your own business. In a sense, you are in an interdependent partnership with the brokerage firm. You are paid only for the business you produce. The brokerage pays for most of the major expenses and takes a certain percentage of each commission to pay for that support. In other words, the harder you work and the more transactions you are able to close, the more you make. There is no ceiling on your income. TOP
What training support does the company provide?
Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel offers a specific training program that picks up where
the state required pre-
What kind of marketing support will I receive?
Our national award-
The State of Michigan requires 40 class hours of pre-
How much money do I need to set myself up in business?
This is an important question since starting any kind of entrepreneurial business
requires some amount of capital. In addition, it may take several months before you
close your first transaction and begin receiving commission income. It is normally
good advice to have at least three to six months of your normal living expenses in
reserve. You will also need a suitable four door vehicle, cell phone, personal computer
and business attire. Beyond that, actual out of pocket start-