How to get it right - first time!

It is no exaggeration to say that the community is littered with people who came into the real estate industry with high expectations but, because of a bad experience early on, left the industry before they even had a chance to fully test out their own potential.

In many cases this bad experience was not with a member of the public but (unfortunately) with their employer . . .

RESA believes that in this industry, more so than many others, it is better to spend time "getting the foundation right" - in other words selecting the right employer - than "jumping in boots and all", only to quickly regret the decision.

Keep in mind that a good real estate agent doesn't automatically make a good employer.  A good real estate agent knows how to list, sell and manage property.  A good employer knows how to manage people and run a business.

In this industry, it's best to find work with someone who's both a good real estate agent and a good employer.

Our assumption is that most people reading this information are looking to make a career out of the real estate industry rather than just "looking for a job".  Based on that assumption we have put together some ideas on:

• Research you can do about potential employers in your vicinity.
• A list of questions to ask a potential employer, to establish whether or not they are worthy of the skills you have to offer.