By choosing this or that profession, you take on a certain mission on your shoulders. Thus, the architect tries to create the most comfortable housing, corresponding to the basic ideas of comfort, but not devoid of its individuality. The developer takes responsibility for translating bold ideas into high-quality forms. And the realtor makes sure that the work of thousands of people is not in vain and that every investor finds exactly the unique offer that suits him. Some may think that a realtor is an insignificant intermediary, but we think differently. Today we will tell you about one of the most promising professions of our century and how to get it. The time has come for you to change your life for the better.
Why you would want to become a realtor
Many of our readers have more than once encountered realtors or so-called real estate experts. Renting, buying and selling are not complete without these specialists. You probably remember the courtesy and attention to detail during viewings. But personal communication with the client is only the tip of the iceberg. A realtor takes on many more responsibilities than you could imagine.
This universal fighter combines the qualities of a psychologist, advertiser, salesman, lawyer, analyst and many other self-sufficient professionals. To successfully conclude a transaction, you must be able to present yourself and the property, find a common language with clients and specialists, help owners and investors determine their goals, navigate the real estate market, be able to analyze its current state and anticipate the future. It may seem difficult in words, but in reality you are constantly developing playfully. The whirlpool of acquaintances and knowledge attracts even those who have never been seriously interested in real estate before.
Of course, in addition to the fact that working as a realtor is interesting, it also has a number of other advantages. Here's what they are:
- you remain the master of your time and organize meetings when it is most convenient;
- you control the level of your earnings because you can simultaneously manage as many clients as you wish;
- you make useful connections that can be useful in various everyday situations;
- you can assemble a team and open your own real estate agency.
In essence, you are a kind of good fairy who, for moderate material gratitude, makes dreams come true.
How much do they pay for working as a realtor
We will not name a specific figure because we have already mentioned that it depends only on you and the projects that you are leading. As an example, let's look at active vacancies on one of the most popular job search sites. Perhaps by the time you look at the available offers, their list will change somewhat, but now the official salary range ranges from UAH 30,000 to UAH 200,000. Almost all employers indicate a similar level of earnings. How is this possible?
The income of a real estate agent directly depends on the quantity and quality of transactions. By quality we mean the estimated value of the object, on which it depends selling price and monthly rent. A realtor does not have a fixed profit amount, but has a certain percentage of each transaction:
- when selling an object you receive 2-5% of its value;
- upon renting out the property you receive 50% of the monthly rent.
So, if you are lucky enough to sell an apartment worth $100,000, you will earn between $2,000 and $5,000 from this transaction alone. But there can be quite a lot of such transactions in a month. How do you like the prospect of becoming a millionaire in a few days?
Which agency to choose to start your career
Every real estate agency calls itself the best, so it’s not easy to know which one is telling the truth and which one is embellishing the facts. Before making a serious decision, we advise you to read employee reviews and go to interviews with several companies. The atmosphere itself and the process of personal communication will tell you which place to choose. We have selected for you the five best agencies in the capital that are worth trying your luck with:
1️⃣ Blagovest – leader of the region, who has been fighting for this title since 1994;
2️⃣ T.H.E. Capital is the No. 1 agency in Ukraine and Europe according to the International Property Awards, on the market since 2018;
3️⃣ Profi Realt is a successful company whose development history begins in 2011 with a tiny headquarters;
4️⃣ Primes Real Estate is an innovative agency specializing in premium real estate;
5️⃣ Park Lane - since 2006, has won numerous awards for the high quality of services provided.
If you think that a newcomer has no business trying to become a part of such successful organizations, then you are deeply mistaken. Having built their empires from scratch, company founders primarily value in people their determination and desire to develop. They are ready to share their experience in their schools in order to educate a new generation of realtors, with whom they can continue to conquer the Ukrainian real estate market. A recent addition to the T.H.E. agency team. Capital proves that even a chef can become an expert in real estate, if you really want it. Maybe it's time for you to try it too?