How can first time home buyers find good realtors

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In this episode, we sit down with Harmeet, a successful realtor based in Ontario and the creator behind ‪@CanadaCoupleVlogs‬ , ‪@CandidCast‬ Harmeet transitioned from an IT career into real estate, building both a flourishing real estate business and a strong social media presence. He shares the story behind his shift, the step-by-step process of becoming a realtor, and the challenges he faced in this competitive industry.

We also delve into important aspects for aspiring realtors, such as the fixed costs every year, how to choose the right brokerage, and balancing online versus offline advertising strategies. Harmeet offers insights on the delicate relationship between realtors and home buyers, what to look for when selecting a good realtor, and how to handle difficult clients.

The conversation expands into more advanced topics like preconstruction homes, assignment sales, and the financial risks and rewards in the real estate profession. Harmeet also discusses why many new realtors struggle in their first year, what separates successful realtors from those who quit, and whether real estate can be a part-time job.

Additionally, Harmeet shares his thoughts on real estate versus other investment options like index funds, along with his experiences as a

landlord, the challenges with tenants, and the increasing appeal of real estate for South Asians in Canada. Toward the end, we explore how Harmeet manages to balance his IT background, content creation, and his career in real estate, offering valuable lessons, regrets, and future plans.

📌 Timestamps:
00:00 Hook
00:57 Intro
01:15 Motivation behind being a realtor
03:25 Process of becoming a Realtor
07:07 Fixed costs every year
08:40 How to select brokerage
10:09 Advertising: Online v/s Offline
12:10 Realtors and Home buyers
15:31 How to find a good realtor
17:51 Challenges of being a realtor
22:18 How to deal with difficult clients
28:30 How do you choose your clients?
29:25 Risks in this profession
32:05 Can it be a part-time profession?
33:05 Why most new realtors quit after their first year
36:09 Would you still be a realtor without social media following?
37:12 How much money do realtors make?
39:09 Future plans
41:27 Is real estate a good investment?
43:34 Real estate v/s Index funds
45:36 Issues with tenants and landlords
48:01 Preconstruction homes and Assignment Sale
52:39 Why real estate is a lucrative career for South Asians
54:30 IT job v/s Content Creator v/s Realtor
56:37 Learnings and Regrets
59:11 Managing a side hustle alongside other responsibilities

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