The Profession

The Rewards

Enjoy the freedom to be your own boss. You can achieve financial independence and have a positive impact on your clients, your family and your own community. Your career as a real estate professional is what you make of it. You have the freedom to balance your hard work and determination with your personal goals to bring a balance back to your life. This career offers the chance for success personally, professionally and financially.

The Challenges

As an independent contractor, you will have a flexible schedule to plan your own time with your family, but initially the hours may be long and inconvenient. A full time Realtor can expect to work 40-60 hours a week, especially while building a client base. Prepare your family and gain their support during this transition.

Though becoming a Realtor is a relatively small investment to get started, you will need to rely on a reserve of about 4-6 months of income until you start earning commissions on a regular basis. In addition, health care and other common employee benefits are not provided. The opportunity to earn a much higher income should offset these challenges.

Experience and Attributes

Teacher, Nurse, College Student, Factory Worker, Lending Officer, Home Based Business Owner, Food Service Manager, Hair Stylist - these are all individuals who have transitioned into successful Cressy & Everett Real Estate professionals. They are people with a strong sphere of influence and family support.

Success has many definitions in real estate, and one very important factor is having a work-life balance. Cressy & Everett provides programs and systems designed to support you and make your business more productive so you will have this balance.

Key Questions to Ask Yourself

• Can I make the financial commitment to get started?
• Does commission only income fit my lifestyle?
• Am I willing to make a fulltime, 100% commitment to a new career in real estate?
• Can I commit to the extensive training schedule offered?
• Can I commit to working irregular hours such as evenings and weekends?
• Am I a professional who is committed to personal growth and development?
• Can I commit to working with the Cressy & Everett Real Estate team of professionals and add to the continued success of the team?

Books on Real Estate as a Career

Up and Running in 30 Days by Carla Cross

The Real Estate Agents Business Planning Guide by Carla Cross

Become Tomorrow's Mega-Agent Today! by Carla Cross

How to List and Sell Real Estate in the 21st Century by Danielle Kennedy

Double Your Income in Real Estate Sales by Danielle Kennedy

Your First Year In Real Estate by Dirk Zeller

How to Master the Art of Listing and Selling Real Estate by Tom Hopkins