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Hey Jake,

I’m surprised that you can get an RE license so quickly?
yep. for a "salesperson" it's a 2 week course and then a licensing exam. That's my first step.

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Competition was brutal for Realtors in Calgary, a real shark pit. We moved here and found the mentality very much different. I can assume where you live will be similar?, this can be an advantage for you.
Kinda/sorta. Local market is a funny one, was undervalued for decades and then in the past 5 years or so it really ramped up. Not crazy high or anything, but up to values in other cities. Values seem to be leveling off but not dropping. Still a strong local market, and that has attracted lots of people into the business, some are REALLY good. Lots aren't

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First challenge is that you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink; I’ve already trained other Realtors who work on my team and my partner is the ONLY one who “gets it”; most Realtors are on a program to stay broke imo.

So, as we’ve discussed, I’m happy to share, even here on an open forum….. this stuff is extremely valuable to the student who will incorporate it and it will END your financial challenges, forever.
I appreciate that and I don't take it lightly. My approach may end up being different than yours in some ways, but I consider all your advice really valuable. Thanks Rob!
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