“Get ready to live out side of your comfort zone” would have been a good tittle for my first year breaking into REAL ESTATE … And what a a year it was as a new REALTOR®. The first thing I learned was that there would be a lot to learn & not a whole lot of people jumping to the plate to teach. But much like the real estate market, even with a few steps back, eventually the road leads to a steady incline. As a bit of a surprise, there wasn’t much in the way of open arms upon launching my Real Estate career. Monday morning meetings, Thursday get togethers & an Open House every other weekend. It was up to me, a keen ear & the power of Google & Youtube videos to figure things out for myself. Seen not only as a new REALTOR® but as a competitor to others, there wasn’t much in the way of assistance in cracking the code to become a realtor. There was much that I had to figure out for myself.
In the course of the first 5 months, I met with realtors & brokers, in both the commercial and residential sectors to find my place in this new venture. And I was SOLD. And I mean that I got SOLD on a idea and followed it like a cult. I met the lad who I currently share an office with after I switched brokerages & couldn’t be happier with the decision. Since then I have grown in leaps and bounds and want to give my loyalty and a massive THANK YOU to all those who took the time to install such valued lessons and experiences during this journey.
First lesson that started me on my way: In our world it is our tenacity, integrity and reputation that separates some from the others.
To all the new REALTORS® out there, did you know that their is free or near free seminars at the Edmonton Real Estate Board. CHECK THEM OUT!! Highly suggested. Also Rogers has a Realtor Package that’s pretty slick.
After many long winded Youtube “how to’s” & long nights at a second job paying for marketing material that was obsolete before it was even printed, I began to feel more grounded. More prepared & confident. Confident that I will be the best I can by remaining to live a bit out of my comfort zone & never complacent with knowledge of the market, policies & fundamentals of what it takes to be a great REALTOR®. As I write this I am the proud owner of the website davidfrazier.ca that is about 90% finished and marketing pens on the way that I definitely over paid for. And I am in love with them both. Because they are mine. This was all supposed to be done before Christmas to coincide with the sending out of Christmas cards but thats the way this game goes at times. Find a problem & SOLVE IT. Then on to the next problem without a solution, yet.
Having learned right off the top that any REALTOR® isn’t reinventing the wheel. I have learned to lead by my own compass, both directional & moral. Just a bit more time taken to do it my way. Reading and learning from others has definitely helped. After reading the book “FINISH” by Jon Acuff and the teachings that he presents, the idea of lessening the load, feeling more accomplished and not being defeated on a day to day basis was inspiring. If you are lost or don’t know where to start I suggest you start there. The greatest way of over coming an obstacle is to get to work.
The first year has been the ultimate underlying factor of why I will succeed. Accompanied with that I’m also to stubborn not to. Thank you to all that have and are currently helping me during this process. The Royal LePage Brand means that you are definitely around people who care . And that is my ORIGIN STORY.
David L Frazier
DavidFrazier.ca
780.932.2270
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