Comments on: Are You SURE You Want to be a Realtor?!? – Writer Debut

By: AgentGenius

AgentGenius — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:13:14 +0000

#agnow Thank you Missy! Regarding pre-licensing, I'm thinking that's going to be the consensus. I look forward ... http://bit.ly/aYg8XO

By: AgentGenius

AgentGenius — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:10:58 +0000

#agnow Haha. Thanks Gwen. Those are solid tips. I actually minored in psychology in college and I'm glad you sugges... http://bit.ly/aYg8XO

By: AgentGenius

AgentGenius — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:08:30 +0000

#agnow Thanks Coop. Glad you could stop by! I think we're in for some big things in 2010. http://bit.ly/aYg8XO

By: AgentGenius

AgentGenius — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:08:20 +0000

#agnow Welcome to Agent Genius. My advice is to you is to not feel you need to buy every marketing gadget that ... http://bit.ly/aYg8XO

By: AgentGenius

AgentGenius — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:41:23 +0000

#agnow Welcome, Michael - wonderful debut. My advice is: take a psych course, study the art of negotiation, never "... http://bit.ly/aYg8XO

By: Michael Bertoldi

Michael Bertoldi — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:13:12 +0000

Thank you Missy! Regarding pre-licensing, I’m thinking that’s going to be the consensus.

I look forward to your comments! Keep them coming!

By: Michael Bertoldi

Michael Bertoldi — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:10:57 +0000

Haha. Thanks Gwen. Those are solid tips. I actually minored in psychology in college and I’m glad you suggested that. Maybe it’ll come in handy! If I run out of time and have to leave one of those off, it’ll probably be botox. I’ve actually had to watch the Karadashians when it just happened to be on the TV. My wife’s doings, not mine. Thanks again!

By: Michael Bertoldi

Michael Bertoldi — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:08:28 +0000

Thanks Coop. Glad you could stop by! I think we’re in for some big things in 2010.

By: Missy Caulk

Missy Caulk — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:08:17 +0000

Welcome to Agent Genius.

My advice is to you is to not feel you need to buy every marketing gadget that comes along.
Except for the law you learn pre-licensing you don’t use much of it.

I hired a coach my second year in the business, who taught me systems that I still use today.

I look forward to your posts.

By: Gwen Banta

Gwen Banta — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:41:21 +0000

Welcome, Michael – wonderful debut. My advice is: take a psych course, study the art of negotiation, never “spend” a check before it’s cashed, never assume anything, get everything in writing, polish your shoes, and learn to live without sleep. And if you ever decide to sell in L.A., bone up on botox and the Kardashians

By: AgentGenius

AgentGenius — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 06:57:09 +0000

#agnow Michael, I'm so so excited to have you on board. Tim and I are the lucky ones to have you. We both are co... http://bit.ly/aYg8XO

By: Elizabeth Cooper-Golden

Elizabeth Cooper-Golden — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 01:33:39 +0000

Michael, I’m so so excited to have you on board. Tim and I are the lucky ones to have you. We both are confident you will set the market on fire here in Huntsville You have all the right “stuff” and will acheive great things in your life, both in the Real Estate field and out.

Hang on for the ride. I’ll do my best to make it as smooth as possible! Congratulations on your new role at Agent Genius. You are ‘da bomb!

By: AgentGenius

AgentGenius — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:33:07 +0000

#agnow You'll rarely use anything you learned in real estate school in real life. The most successful REALTORs are ... http://bit.ly/aYg8XO

By: Brian Kwan

Brian Kwan — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 03:52:03 +0000

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By: AgentGenius

AgentGenius — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 03:48:17 +0000

#agnow Good for you! If yern for an adventure that is always changing, nothing is the same, almost confusing at ti... http://bit.ly/aYg8XO

By: Jay Ferguson

Jay Ferguson — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:48:16 +0000

Good for you! If yern for an adventure that is always changing, nothing is the same, almost confusing at times you have found it.

- learn to say no
- don’t let just anyone in your car, some people think realtors have all of this free time
- Saturday is now your new Monday!
- host as many open houses as you can, fill your database, talk the talk
- find a supportive broker who can help you grow your business
- avoid on0line marketing leads, they don;t really work
- slick web site tied to your blog
- offer classes to other realtors on what you know best until you get your feet off the ground

Lastly, don’t take youself too serious and have fun!

By: Dave Choate

Dave Choate — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:56:07 +0000

You’ll rarely use anything you learned in real estate school in real life. The most successful REALTORs are networkers. Stay in touch with your friends on Facebook on a daily basis. Compliment them on their posts. Above all else, be likeable.

By: Michael Bertoldi

Michael Bertoldi — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:24:11 +0000

Thank you Justin. I’m hoping it all works out and looking forward to a good year in 2010. Here’s to a great year for you as well.

By: Michael Bertoldi

Michael Bertoldi — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:12:34 +0000

Thanks BawldGuy.

Seems like your comment summarizes to “you get what you put in” right? I’ll definitely be getting the mentoring necessary to be successful. And of course, I’ll work hard and do my best to make sure I’m in that successful part of the industry.

10,000 hours as fast as possible. Check.

Thanks again for the advice. It’s people like you that will make being here invaluable.

By: Michael Bertoldi

Michael Bertoldi — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:08:19 +0000

Thanks Grant.

I figured that a lot of real estate coursework won’t come into play in everyday work, but at times it may show up.

The dual agency debate is one that has been supercharged around here lately and to be completely honest I have found myself on the fence at times. But I guess I’ve got plenty of time to make up my mind and I’ll cross that bridge when I get there. I’ve got to pass the exam first and foremost.