Working in real estate can be a fulfilling and financially rewarding career, but it’s certainly not an easy one! Today, you’ll learn some of the ins and outs of the business from Mr. Russell White, who is the owner of White House Realty in Sacramento, California, and a full-service real estate broker who has been in the business for almost 30 years. In that time, he has handled tens of thousands of real estate transactions, has personally owned over 20 rental units, and has been a partner on numerous “flips,” which allows him to provide the kind of experienced and personal service that most agents cannot. Mr. White was very generous in sharing his secrets to success with us and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the real estate industry to help you decide if a career as an agent or broker is the right fit for you. To find out how to become a realtor, what a typical workday looks like, and why Mr. White suggests doing what you love, plus so much more, tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Defining the term “house flipping.”
- An overview of Mr. White’s long and experienced career in the real estate industry.
- What it takes to become a broker or a realtor and maintain your license.
- Understanding the difference between a real estate broker and a real estate agent.
- How Mr. White knew that he wanted to work in real estate.
- What a regular workday looks like for him as a “professional problem solver.”
- Insight into what a typical house flipping project entails.
- Ways to advertise, grow, and find clients in real estate.
- The entrepreneurial spirit that Mr. White has had since he was younger.
- Advice that people often ask him for and why he recommends doing what you love.
- Being your own boss versus working for a real estate company.
- What Mr. White loves about his job, namely the flexibility it affords him.
- Why you should consider getting your real estate license.
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