Rentals or Sales?

At Bond New York we are constantly hiring new agents. Not because we are losing agents and need to replace them, rather, its because we are growing and opening new offices that need to be staffed. As we interview potential new agents the question of whether they should begin their careers as rental agents or sales agents always comes up.

At Bond we encourage our agents not to think of themselves as "rental agents" or "sales agents" but rather as "real estate professionals" capable of handling any sort of real estate transaction.
That being said, new recruits need to start someplace, rentals and sales are much different and so we ask agents to choose one to start, learn it completely and then learn the other.

Most "newbies" choose to start in rentals. Rental agents do not necessarily make better sales agents but they begin making money faster. And, at Bond, our rental teams get the beginners on the street from day one and usually do their first deal in a week. Sales deals pay significantly more commission than do rental deals but they take months to consummate. So, a balance is best for most.

If you or someone you know is thinking about a career in real estate or if you are already in the business but not happy at your present firm please give me a call and join my team at Bond.