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Imagine a career with a highly respected organization that taps into your entrepreneurial spirit, offers you unlimited income opportunity, a flexible professional life, and gives you support from the entire team.
Interested? Then the time is right and the place is Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber.
The first step is to call Ted Agness, President of Operations of Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber REALTORS. He will walk you through the steps necessary to becoming a top producer in real estate.
Before you can actually sell a home, you need to complete a state-mandated prelicensing course and then complete a state exam. Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber recommends the Indiana Real Estate Academy to anybody who is interested in starting a real estate career.
Ted Agness
President of Operations/Owner
Phone: (260) 489-2485 x8205
Fax: (260) 489-0622
Email: tagness@cbrwg.com |
Career Overview
Real Estate sales involves prospecting for, consulting with and providing services to clients. It can be time consuming and frustrating. It can also be highly rewarding. Our support systems and training help to insure success. Call or email for more information on our success systems and training.
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Personality Considerations
Complete this personality profile to see if you are suited for a career in real estate (be honest).
"People do best what they like to do. People like to do what they do best."
Rank your comfort level if required to do the following real estate related activities:
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5 = Very Comfortable 1 = Very UN-comfortable |
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Meeting strangers at an open house |
5 4 3 2 1 |
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Meeting strangers in your office |
5 4 3 2 1 |
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Driving buyers around in your car to look at houses |
5 4 3 2 1 |
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Asking friends for business leads |
5 4 3 2 1 |
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Asking strangers for business leads |
5 4 3 2 1 |
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Spending money on advertising |
5 4 3 2 1 |
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Spending money on personal promotion |
5 4 3 2 1 |
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Understanding and explaining lengthy legal forms |
5 4 3 2 1 |
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Sending and recieving information via the internet |
5 4 3 2 1 |
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Suggesting home improvements to potential sellers |
5 4 3 2 1 |
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Dealing with emotionally charged situations |
5 4 3 2 1 |
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Going "back to school" |
5 4 3 2 1 |
If you got a score of 36 and above, Real Estate is right for you!
If you got a score of 35 and below, please give us a call.
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Prelicensing Requirements
In Indiana you must be at least 18 years old. You are required to take a 54 hour course in Real Estate Practices and Indiana license law (generally taught as evening classes, two nights a week for 9 weeks) and pass a state exam.
Call a Real Estate School for more prelicensing class information.
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Affiliating with a Real Estate Office
Indiana law requires that, after you complete the prelicensing course and pass the state exam, you affiliate with an established real estate company, like Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber for at least one year.
Click here for an opportunity to interview with our company.
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Estimated Start Up Costs and On-Going Expenses
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Real Estate School |
$350 at the Indiana Real Estate Academy |
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State License Exam |
$57 |
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License Fee |
$25 |
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FWAAR/IAR/NAR |
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Membership |
$421 annual dues |
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Orientation |
$100 one time charge |
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MLS Fees |
$11 per week |
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Lock Boxes |
$87 each |
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Signs |
$25 each |
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Sign Riders |
$5 to $12 each |
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Errors & Omissions Insurance $320 per year. |
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OTHER: |
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- Business Cards
- Professional Photos
- Announcement Letters and Postage
- Personal Promotion Mailings or Ads
- Property Ads
- Voice Mail
- Name Tag
- Laptop Computer, Cell Phone , Pager
- Financial Calculator
- Clean Safe Car, Car Washes, Gas and Upkeep
- Professional Clothing
- Client Lunches and Gifts
- Tape Measure or Digital Measure
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FAST START Training for Success
Call or Email Luci Foltz, our training manager for information on our on-going training systems for new and experienced agents.
Luci Foltz, Training Manager
Phone: (260) 489-2485 ext. 8295
Fax: (260) 436-0909
Email: lfoltz@cbrwg.com
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