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Build Your Real Estate Career
Build Your Business. Build Your Future.
Explore the opportunity to build a professional real estate business with training, mentoring, technology, marketing resources, and support from an established real estate organization.
CALL 630-660-1292Build a Business Around Your Goals
Real estate is different from a traditional hourly or salaried position. As an independent real estate professional affiliated with a sponsoring and managing broker, you have the opportunity to develop your own client relationships, marketing strategy, network, and business.
Your results depend on your production, market conditions, business development, client relationships, and the time and effort you invest in your career.
Two Ways to Get Started
Explore residential leasing or pursue an Illinois real estate broker license and build a broader real estate practice.
Residential Leasing Agent
Build experience helping landlords and prospective tenants navigate the residential rental process, subject to applicable Illinois licensing and brokerage requirements.
- Learn residential leasing fundamentals
- Develop landlord and tenant relationships
- Learn prospecting and lead generation
- Develop client follow-up skills
- Build your professional network
- Gain practical real estate experience
Illinois Real Estate Broker
Pursue an Illinois real estate broker license and develop a business serving buyers, sellers, landlords, and other real estate clients, subject to applicable licensing requirements.
- Residential buyer representation
- Residential seller representation
- Investment property opportunities
- Leasing and rental transactions
- Marketing and business development
- Long-term client relationships
Training. Mentoring. Business Development.
Our career development approach is designed to help new real estate professionals understand the business and develop the habits, skills, and relationships needed to build a career.
Training
Learn the fundamentals of residential leasing, sales, prospecting, marketing, client service, contracts, transactions, and real estate technology.
Mentoring
Work with experienced real estate professionals who can help you understand the business, develop your skills, and learn how transactions are handled.
Business Development
Learn how to build your personal brand, establish an online presence, generate leads, network, communicate with prospects, and develop client relationships.
Ongoing Support
Your sponsoring and managing broker and experienced agents can provide guidance and support as you develop your real estate business.
What We're Looking For
Successful real estate professionals tend to be self-motivated, organized, persistent, professional, and committed to serving their clients.
- At least 18 years of age, where required
- High school diploma or GED, where required
- Professional and dependable
- Organized and self-motivated
- Comfortable working independently
- Strong communication skills
- Comfortable using computers and smartphones
- Willing to learn new technology
- Comfortable networking with people
- Strong follow-up and customer-service skills
- Positive and professional attitude
- Entrepreneurial work ethic
Prior sales, retail, customer-service, business, or professional experience can be helpful. A willingness to learn and develop your skills is essential.
What You'll Learn
Lead Generation
Learn ways to identify prospective buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, and other potential clients.
Marketing
Develop online and offline marketing strategies to promote yourself, your services, and your listings.
Client Development
Learn how to establish professional relationships that can develop into repeat business and referrals.
Follow-Up
Learn why consistent communication and timely follow-up are essential to building a successful real estate business.
Office & Business Support
Depending on applicable brokerage programs and policies, agents may have access to a variety of professional resources.
Professional Office
A professional office environment where agents can conduct business and meet clients.
Technology Resources
Access to applicable office technology, internet resources, email, and other business tools.
Marketing Support
Marketing materials, listing resources, signs, flyers, and other available promotional tools.
Professional Development
Training, mentoring, career development, and opportunities to continue improving your real estate skills.
Transaction Resources
Access to applicable forms, transaction resources, technology, and brokerage support.
Commission Administration
Commission processing and available payment options are handled according to applicable brokerage policies.
Build Your Business.
Your Results Depend on Your Production.
Real estate income is not guaranteed. Your earning potential is influenced by the number and type of transactions you complete, your business development efforts, market conditions, and the time and effort you invest in your career.
Understanding Your Business Expenses
Real estate professionals should understand that building a real estate business may involve expenses in addition to brokerage-related fees.
Potential Business Expenses May Include:
- Real estate licensing education
- State licensing and examination fees
- MRED / MLS fees
- Errors & Omissions insurance
- Lockbox and access services
- Signs and marketing materials
- Business cards and promotional materials
- Advertising and online marketing
- Transportation and vehicle expenses
- Cell phone and internet expenses
- Technology and transaction services
- Continuing education and certifications
Real Estate Is a Business — Not a Paycheck
Real estate can offer flexibility and the opportunity to build your own client base, but success requires effort. You may work evenings, weekends, and around your clients' schedules. Prospecting, networking, marketing, follow-up, organization, persistence, and continuous learning are essential parts of the business.
Ready to Explore a Real Estate Career?
Coldwell Banker Realty
1 Parkway Plaza, Suite 100
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Take the First Step
If you are motivated, professional, willing to learn, and interested in building a career in real estate, let's talk about your goals and determine whether this opportunity is right for you.
CALL VICTOR — 630-660-1292