Humboldt County Real Estate Blog

A question I am asked by many new agents is "why should I join a service club like Kiwanis or Rotary?"

ok, so, you've received your license, found a good broker and now you're ready to take on the real estate business. Then it hits you,"what do I do next?","How can I get business being so new?"

Before going into the hows an whys, let me give you a little background...I moved from the San Francisco Bay Area in 2001 to Humboldt County. I knew not a soul in Eureka! No one! zip! zilch! Starting truly on the ground floor. How we ended up here is another story for another blog. I started in May and by the end of the year, I surpassed $65,000 in net commissions. What did I do?

The first thing I did was join a service club. I figured the best way to get my name out fast is to join a club that I believe in and somewhere I can also help my community. I never let on that I was new. No one knew how much of a newbie I was unless I actually mentioned it! When I went out on a listing appointment, I always mentioned how much exposure our company has and how much experience would be available to them. I always said "we will help you" or, "we have several years of experience"

My buyers never asked me about my experience and they never had to. When you conduct yourself in a professional manner, they wouldn't be able to tell!

Next, show up for the different functions and fundraisers of your service club. See if you can lend a hand. they will remember you longer if you are constantly there.

So, I guarantee you will be able to get a great jump start from this tip alone! I will periodically add more tips to get your business going even in a slow market! If you have any questions or would like a tip answered in my blog, drop me a line!