Trying out as a Property agent

[LOLMum]

you have to be thick skinned at all times, must talk and talk and talk. be prepared to take nonsense from sellers/buyers even fellow agents.


if you are one of those shy shy type, might be a tough road ahead of you. but :rahrah: 加油。

[chloecube]

dicky:

Not too sure about the secretary job... Though you can talk to your boss about life after his retirement, seek his help to get you a suitable posting within the same company if you dont wish to leave. He/She is likely to oblige as retiring soon.


If you wish to seek elsewhere, look around for next job. Leave before your boss does, again for same reason he/she wont deter you and likely support you with their strong recommendation or testimonals.

As for your description of 'cold storage' etc, unless you are ambitious in your career, you should be still \"collecting\" same pay.... Enough time to look for jobs within or elsewhere....

The way I see it, nothing to worry much unless you are not living within your means, no savings etc.... :oops:

my boss did try to plan for me, but some of the postings that he wants to send me to may not suit me.But nevertheless, i would love to give new posting a try and learn new things. just hope that people are willing to show me the rope..

Thks Dicky.
i have 3 more years to plan and also on the look out for new job here and there. i hope all will be smooth after he retires.

i guess i worry too much :oops:

[chloecube]

Thank you all for you advise. Nothing venture nothing gain. if i really do not make it in this line, at least i had tried before. will seriously give it some thought about being an agent.

[kiasu-but-generous]

Just to add and just my 2 cents.


I agreed with others.
Being an property agent is not as easy as you see.

You will meet different type of people, foreigner, rich, not rich, young, old, family, single, couple, etc. You will meet the seller, buyer, tenant, landlord, etc.
You will meet rude people, nice people, etc.

Your communication play important role. You might need to have network with other property agents too. Keep update with new policy, rules, etc.
Perhaps you will face dillema to do the right things or wrong things. You must be able to decide.

And yes, as someone has mentioned, you may need to sacrifice your precious time with your family. When other family member at home, you need to be outside. When you are at home, actually they are outside (working, school, etc).

But if you are serious doing this job, yes, you will get what you want.

Btw, I am not property agent.

Just my 2 cents.

[kiasu-but-generous]

Just to add and just my 2 cents.


I agreed with others.
Being an property agent is not as easy as you see.

You will meet different type of people, foreigner, rich, not rich, young, old, family, single, couple, etc. You will meet the seller, buyer, tenant, landlord, etc.
You will meet rude people, nice people, etc.

Your communication play important role. You might need to have network with other property agents too. Keep update with new policy, rules, etc.
Perhaps you will face dillema to do the right things or wrong things. You must be able to decide.

And yes, as someone has mentioned, you may need to sacrifice your precious time with your family. When other family member at home, you need to be outside. When you are at home, actually they are outside (working, school, etc).

But if you are serious doing this job, yes, you will get what you want.

Btw, I am not property agent.

Just my 2 cents.

[kiasu-but-generous]

Just to add and just my 2 cents.


I agreed with others.
Being an property agent is not as easy as you see.

You will meet different type of people, foreigner, rich, not rich, young, old, family, single, couple, etc. You will meet the seller, buyer, tenant, landlord, etc.
You will meet rude people, nice people, etc.

Your communication play important role. You might need to have network with other property agents too. Keep update with new policy, rules, etc.
Perhaps you will face dillema to do the right things or wrong things. You must be able to decide.

And yes, as someone has mentioned, you may need to sacrifice your precious time with your family. When other family member at home, you need to be outside. When you are at home, actually they are outside (working, school, etc).

But if you are serious doing this job, yes, you will get what you want.

Btw, I am not property agent.

Just my 2 cents.

[chloecube]

thks kiasu-but-generous,


actually what u and the rest mentioned are true and i know.
nothing is easy, in fact what i am doing is also not easy. just that my current job provide me with a stable income, though not a lot.
being an agent is like being your own boss, everything is done by yourself to keep the biz running.
thank you all for the feedbk and advise, i have a clearer picture of what i think i should do now.

[Mdm Lau LP]

Hi Chloecube, being property agent is not easy especially with so many rules and regulations to keep up. Every industry has its pros and cons. While it is true that attrition rate is high for property agents, on the bright side, there are agents that can succeed in earning a decent income to provide for the family.


It might be a good idea to be CEA certified as you'll have more options in the future. You may even be able to help friends sell their houses as a P/T agent

[sobasogood]

you cannot just "try out". a property agent is self employed, in other words, you’re your own boss. so you must view it as your own business, and you must keep ur business afloat.

[JusticeBao]

It is not as easy as you think…