Things I've Learned So Far

• The deals not done until Title says it's done, so don't pre-spend your commission.
• FHA appraisers can be royal pains in the ass.
• When the loan agent says that the loan package is complete, your client is usually about halfway through submitting paperwork.
• You won't get paid until that flippin' file is complete.
• Clients telling you that they "totally understand", means that they don't have a clue.
• What you say..."Remember, this first house isn't going to be your dream house." What they hear..."Next to the Taj Mahal, the houses I show you are going to be perfect."
• You can work 24/7 if you're not careful.
• Passing the real estate exam is the easy part, and the question on the test have no relationship to the actual job.
• Listings are a lot more fun, and a lot less work. No wonder everyone wants them.
• Open houses actually work.
• Short sales suck.
• Real Estate is fun as hell.