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Hi James,

I am sorry to hear about your case. For new agent, it is very important to join the right mentor. Most agencies are good but joining the right mentor is the most important.

Maybe your would like to give me a call and we can discuss further.

Thanks.
Ander Ang
DTZ
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Hi James

You look like you definitely need some advise on how to manage in this line.
Everyone has to overcome certain difficulty & i believe if you have the heart & faith you can do it

Feel free to buzz me for a open heart chat
I am sure you can be enlightened

Cheers!

Huttons Asia
Developer Sales Team
Nicolas Soh
 92700370 
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Hi James

Pls don't give up! The problem is not about you. Its just that you have not met the right mentor yet. Pls keep on keeping on bro!

Aaron
 9730 8455 
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Hi James,

You have gone this far, don't give up. You have shown that you can do it in real estate by following-up very closely on your client and close the deal.

What you need is a change of environment and a new mentor. Join me and you won't feel lost again.

No obligation, we can meet for a drink and I will show you what my side can offer and coach you. Please feel free to drop me an email or call me directly for a non-obligation discussion, if you still have further
questions.

Thank you & Best Regards
J.A.Goh
ERA Team Director
HP: 9639 0350 
Email: gohja@singnet.com.sg
CEA Reg No. R025894Z
CEA License No. L3002382K
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Afternoon James,

The fault of one doesn't mean the end of the world. There are so many other agencies out there. Move on, like what many of your current colleagues are doing and find a greener field for yourself. Giving up will not help you acheive what you want.

Regards
Mike Lim
 96929209 
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Dear James

Sorry to hear about your experience. No, real estate business is certainly not like what you experience for many of us. It could be alot better. Alot of fun and financially rewarding.

In our group, we work closely together sharing resources and leads. Most of our new agents were able to close their first deal within their first few weeks. My last 3 new agents all close their first deal within 1st week of getting their license.

DTZ provide refund of your CEA fees upon collection of $10k commission within 6 mths. So, practically risk free if you decide to change agency immediately. I will work with you closely to help you close your next deal as soon as you are willing to start work.

If you are passionate about real estates and are willing to move out of your comfort zone, call me at 968 55070 for a one on one meeting.

In fact, we are running a small group sharing session tonight at 7pm for new agents who are keen to know more about DTZ and the exciting projects that we are going to launch soon. Give me a call for details.

Your actions determine your success.

Kevin Chung
HP: +65 96855070 
Senior Sales Director, DTZ
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Dear James,

I left my previous company for a few reason, one of the reasons is the D&D being billed to me automatically.

I just joined OrangeTee this year and I realised they don’t have such practice here.

You also mentioned that your upline shared your comms, my opinion is that different division or manger will have different culture or practice, there is nothing wrong with this.

But, don’t give up for now. My team have a fair way of sharing lead and we always ensure win-win for all party. Apart from this, my division have the latest IT technology that no others in this industry can provide, and the best part is.... all these support is FREE.

Do give me a call, and I can share with you more.

Thanks and Regards
Johnny Goh
R018297H
Team Associate Director
OrangeTee.com Pte Ltd
Mobile: 90906267 
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Hi James,

I hear you on your situation. Your story is not unique in the real estate world. Based on statistics, most of your peers would not close their first deal only after 6 months, and, most of your peers would have left the industry after 1 year.

Hence, at this stage a question that you need to answer for yourself in this case would sound something like this,

"Did you know what you were getting yourself into?"

Meaning, did you have a proper conversation on expectations with your mentor? Or was it more about colorful stories that had you join? And this applies to ALL new and potential new associates entering the industry:

"What made you join this Agency/Leader?"

Some useful questions to ask during your interview would sound like the following:

A) Is there a structured training program provided by the Agency?

B) Are there any hidden joining fees pertaining to (A) above?
(This is important as there are agencies that will place you in heavy debt before you make your first $1.)

C) Will my mentor be responsible for the follow-ups after the training? Who will I turn to for help? How often will I be able to call for help?
(Yes, classroom training can only go so far, when you need assistance, there must be a helpline attended by an expert somewhere)

D) Will my mentor be responsible for my career progression and direct mentorship?
(Please ask this as a direct question)

E) Is there a peer support system in place where I can turn to my colleagues for help?

F) What are the commission sharing schemes? Will there be any hidden ones that I need to know about?

G) What kind of team based activities are there?

H) What is your mentor's success rate with Newbies?

I) What is the team culture when it comes to Success and Newbies?

The above are a non-exhaustive question set that if asked directly and replied to honestly, would surely prevent you from landing in the situation as said above.

As for the DnD direct billing of $200, the situation is a simple one, the DnD committee must seriously reflect if they need to make it compulsory for people to attend. Having said that, find yourself a mentor that takes on an exciting challenge to make you $200,000, and in that same breadth tells you that is no challenge, and not to bother him about how to save $200.

Good luck on your next step!

Best Regards,

Mervin Tang
Group Director
Division Lead Trainer, Project Sales
CEA Reg No. : R030951Z
Huttons Asia Pte Ltd

Mobile: (65) 9184 0208 
Website: http://www.SGrealestate.sg
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Dear James,

I'm really sorry to hear what you're going through. But sad to say that is not the first time I'm hearing this as well. There are many managers that are very motivated and ONLY motivated by money. It is not wrong to love money, that is the reason why many join real estate, but it should not be earned like this.

I am someone who believes in one-to-one mentoring and I am very happy to see my down lines closing deals. Some of them have also left testimonials of how they felt towards me as their manager. You may read them on my website, www.jeffreyheng.com. I have never believed that recruitment is a number game and I take pride in everyone I recruit.

Maybe let's meet up for coffee and we can have a chat. No obligations and I can take the opportunity to share more about our division culture, our new tools and mobile apps. I will also share with you how I have trained and helped my down lines to close deals and I have never taken any additional money from them. I always tell them, I only need a cup of coffee, the coffee shop type. Haha.

Right now, you should really be meeting up with prospective managers and see who you're comfortable with and make a switch to move on. You should never give up on this business. It's becoming more and more difficult to get a RES license so please treasure your license.

Looking forward to hear from you soon. Thanks.

Best Regards,

Jeffrey Heng
Senior Team Director
ERA Realty Network Pte Ltd
Property Navigators (The #1 Team in ERA for 2009 & 2011)

Mobile : +65 9858 1322 
Email : hengjeffrey@gmail.com
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Dear James,

My team and DTZ have a very systematic way of training our associates. We have a track record of producing many Top Producers, Top Managers and Top Rookies at DTZ. Your initial phase of learning is very important. Don't make the mistake of joining the wrong team. Mentorship and training can make or break a property agent's career. Don't compromise on that! Join a reputable company with a reputable team! DTZ is a company which has upheld its reputation for years too!

Today, we would like to invite you to meet us at DTZ Property Network Pte Ltd for a fulfilling and promising career opportunity. At DTZ, we are constantly on the lookout for enthusiastic and prospective individuals and real estate agents to come & join us for new & exciting opportunities. We have many interesting projects lined up for you to explore & experience with fantastic commissions for the motivated people who aim to achieve!

If you are keen to meet up, please feel free to contact me at my mobile and email listed below to arrange for a confidential, no-obligation discussion at your own convenience. Alternatively, leave me your name, contact no and email address and I shall get in touch with you soon.

Good luck & Cheers! :)

Best Regards,
Michael Wong
DTZ Property Network Pte Ltd
Vice President, Resale Division
H/P: 97393418 
Email: michaelwong68@gmail.com
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Sounds like you're being taken advantage of! Unfortunately many newbies are taken for a ride and left thinking it's the norm...

On the bright side, our real estate business can bring about unlimited income potential, greater flexibility, improved leadership qualities and better quality of life! So don't give up, start afresh but join the right agency, mentor & team this time :)

Tony Teo
Senior Marketing Director & Group Director
Huttons Real Estate Group
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Hi James,

It is indeed not a pleasurable experience to have gone through what you have gone through.

FYI, this Friday, 5th July 2013, a networking session has been organised from 4pm onwards where fellow professionals in the industry have been invited to come together. You may wish to take this opportunity to explore your options further and see if you wish to give yourself another opportunity in this exciting industry.

Regards,

Geryl LIM
Real Estate Consultant
CEA Reg R014783H
Mobile: +65-81577565  /+65-92787772
Email: geryl7772@gmail.com
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Hi,

DTZ Welcome Talk on 11 Sep at 10am - High start commission Project marketing, Team builder, New and Experience Agent.

Michael Wong
Vice President, Resale Division
Regn No. R020568D
HP:+ 65- 9739 3418 
DTZ Property Network Pte Ltd
480 Lor 6 Toa Payoh #14-08 HDB Hub (East Wing) Singapore 310480
Estate Agent No. L3007960A

Tel : + 65- 6725 3998 
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