{"id":13028,"date":"2013-03-26T09:15:51","date_gmt":"2013-03-26T16:15:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redfindevelop.wpengine.com\/blog\/?p=13028"},"modified":"2021-06-16T10:34:48","modified_gmt":"2021-06-16T17:34:48","slug":"careers-what-does-it-take-to-become-a-real-estate-agent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/careers-what-does-it-take-to-become-a-real-estate-agent\/","title":{"rendered":"Careers: What Does It Take to Become a Real Estate Agent?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Now that the real estate market is on the upswing, there\u2019s a huge opportunity for people to get back into the industry as a real estate agent, or to enter it for the first time. But many people who were burned by the bubble are getting cold feet, and for many young graduates, the idea of being an agent doesn\u2019t sound appealing. Let\u2019s face it: when we think of modern, tech-focused, opportunity-rich, exciting career fields, real estate agent isn\u2019t the first thing that comes to mind for college students.<\/p>\n

But what is it really like to be an agent, and what does it take to become one? We spoke with six Redfin Agents from very different backgrounds to get an inside look at real estate as a career option. Below is our first agent profile \u2013 Liane Parness<\/a> \u2013 who came to Redfin after raising her kids.<\/p>\n

Among all the interviews, one thing was clear; Redfin\u2019s mission is to reinvent real estate for consumers and in the process, it\u2019s reinventing it for real estate agents too. Thanks to the popularity of Redfin.com, agents spend their time working with clients \u2013 not looking for them. Redfin pays its agents a salary<\/a> (with bonuses based on customer satisfaction), and agents work in teams, turning what used to be a lone-wolf sales job into a far more balanced team effort.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll post a new Redfin Agent profile each day this week. If you’re interested in learning more about jobs at Redfin, visit our careers page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Liane<\/a>Liane Parness – Senior Agent – Boston<\/b><\/p>\n

Liane stayed at home to raise her kids and help her husband with their family printing business. She decided to get into real estate after her kids left the nest. She is currently a Senior Agent in Boston<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n

What did you do before you joined Redfin?<\/b><\/p>\n

I started out as a paralegal, which helped me in real estate down the road. I stopped being a paralegal to take care of my three kids. I always considered myself a stay-at-home mom, but my husband and I ran a successful printing business, which we started when my son was a baby. I did the invoicing, accounts payable, vendor management and other activities for 16 years. Staying at home allowed me to be with my kids when they were little, and when they got home from school.<\/p>\n

What made you want to pursue your real estate license, and what was the process like?<\/b><\/p>\n

When my son was a junior in high school, he didn\u2019t need me as much anymore, and even though I was working, it was at home, and I needed to be with people. I love houses, I love decorating; I\u2019ve always had a passion for it. I\u2019m definitely a people person. I needed to get out of the house, so I started working as an assistant at Ali International, a company owned by Ali Brown \u2013 a woman who started a mentoring and coaching business for women getting into business. I realized it wasn\u2019t what I wanted to do full-time. It was a good first step; it let me know that I could get out of the house again and back into the work force. When you\u2019re home all the time you forget that part of yourself.<\/p>\n

After a year, I left and decided I wanted to start in real estate. I took a three-day intensive course to get my license. I was very comfortable with the contracts and legalese from being a paralegal, so it came easy to me. I passed the test the first time.<\/p>\n

How did you hear about Redfin, and why did you decide to apply?<\/b><\/p>\n

I had a friend at Ali International who had worked at Redfin, and she convinced me to apply.<\/p>\n

Do you worry about the market going up and down?<\/b><\/p>\n

I have been busy since the day I started at Redfin; the market changes haven\u2019t affected me. It could be a scary jump to leave a steady income and go into real estate, but having a husband that makes a salary helps.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the best part of your job?<\/b><\/p>\n

Clients and other agents \u2013 I\u2019ve worked with some amazing people. I may not have gotten into real estate if it wasn\u2019t for that team model. You can do your own thing, work your own deals, but you are part of something bigger. For someone who wants to get out of the house and into the world, it\u2019s the most wonderful thing. I meet people on my tours, I meet listing agents, and I work with people at my company. The flexibility is also important. I didn\u2019t want to go to an office from nine to five. When you have kids, no matter what stage they\u2019re in, the best thing is to have flexibility. If my son has a big game, I can go to it at two in the afternoon. When you work nine to five you can\u2019t do that.<\/p>\n

What skills do you think are important to be successful as a real estate agent?<\/b><\/p>\n

You have to be organized, detail-oriented, outgoing and friendly. You also have to be comfortable with technology, including a smartphone, computer and GPS. That\u2019s not to say a stay-at-home mom can\u2019t learn those things, but you have to be open minded to learn things that aren\u2019t on your radar right now. Multitasking is key, which is why it works so well for mothers. As a mother you have to juggle so much between school, doctor\u2019s appointments, and all the kids\u2019 activities.<\/p>\n

What would you tell people who are thinking about becoming an agent?<\/b><\/p>\n

I\u2019d say for people who have been at home \u2013 don\u2019t be afraid to get out of your comfort zone, you can do it! I was a little nervous at first, but you pick it up as you go. I learn something new every day; every deal is different, the people are different, the situation is different\u2026it never gets old! \u00a0Stay-at-home moms have a lot of experience that they might not necessarily think about. All the volunteering, all the committees, that\u2019s a wealth of experience that\u2019s relevant.<\/p>\n

At Redfin our motto is \u201ckeep it weird.\u201d What\u2019s something \u201cweird\u201d about you?<\/b><\/p>\n

I LOVE Devil Dogs made by Hostess Cakes and have been eating them since I was a little girl. Ever since Hostess went out of business a few months ago, I have been devastated that I’ll never have another Devil Dog again. If I had known they were going out of business I would have stockpiled them in my freezer!<\/p>\n

To get in touch with Liane or read her reviews from Redfin clients, check out her profile page<\/a> on Redfin.com.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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