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QUESTION: Hi. I have a question about various jobs within real estate. I've looked on websites of large real estate firms in New York City and I see there are people who have titles such as VP of Development and Marketing, etc. Do you know if those jobs would be commission only like a realtor, or are they salary positions? Thanks in advance!
ANSWER: Hi Danielle;
Most of those jobs are salaried with bonuses.
~Jessica Bryan
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QUESTION: Do people in those positions have to start off as actual real estate agents?
Hi Danielle;
It is difficult to speak for all companies. Everyone has different requirements and job descriptions. Some positions (and in most companies)are more administrative and require advertising or marketing backgrounds. Some require business or even an MBA. It really depends upon the size of the company and the job. However, in some of the jobs, there could be a requirement to hold a valid sales license. I cannot imagine any of the requirements in the management or administrative jobs to require sales experience unless of course it is as a sales trainer or sales manager.
~Jessica Bryan
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Expertise
buying and selling process such as:
General questions from first time buyers
How to market a home
Why choose a REALTOR
How do I find a REALTOR
Should I consider buying or selling without a REALTOR--how much can I save
Should I remodel or move
How much can I expect to gain by fixing up my home before selling
Helpful tips when selling
Helpful tips when buying
finding a good mortgage loan
what is the difference between banks, mortgage bankers, and mortgage brokers
Questions from the general public, people thinking about getting their real estate license, newly licensed.
Fellow professionals who have interests in networking and how to get started
What is a market evaluation and how does it differ from an appraisal what are the different loan programs
services a REALTOR can perform
when to use a lawyer
when to use escrow
what are the regional differences in the buying and selling process
what is the MLS and how does it work
how can the layman access information on the web--listings and other information
These are just a few of the questions. I can suggest that if I am unable to answer a question I will refer the inquiry to a source that can.
Experience
Anyone who is in this business and who dedicates oneself to professionalism has continued to take classes and along with it,additional credentials, awards and honors. I can list a host of them, but my greatest accomplishments happen to be those of getting first time buyers (who didn't think they could afford to buy a home)into a home of their dreams. The look on their faces when I hand over the keys is worth all of the hard work.
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