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Dear aspiring realtor,

We have put in place a program where we hand hold every of our new consultants who are interested to become a landed home consultant, with structured earn as you learn program developed on top of leveraging on our established database of prospective buyers and sellers to work on.

Own vehicle is not necessary but is definitely good to have. If you are keen to find out more, do get in touch with me for discussion.

Warmest regards,
Geryl Lim
Associate Deputy Group Director
Salesperson Registration No. R014783H
Email: geryl.lim@orangetee.com / geryl7772@gmail.com
OrangeTee & Tie Pte Ltd 430 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh #01-01 OrangeTee Building Singapore 319402
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I am excited that you are looking for a mentor instead of just an agency. As a new agent, the team and division you join will make a great difference, not just the agency.

To answer your questions, I am sure most managers will have an induction program and some guidelines to help you get started.

1. I recommend at least $4-5k to kick start your real estate business (the Team propertyguru did not tell you a decent guru package will cost $2000). If you are considering doing full-time, 6 months of expenses will be comfortable so that you need not be stressed as payment doesn't come immediately, especially for project sales.

2. Even if you take a taxi or Grab everywhere, it will likely be less than the cost of car ownership. You do not need a car, but it is a business tool that is helpful. Depending on the market segment you are targeting, you may or may not need a car at all.

3. I am sure most managers will have some leads for you to get started with. However, a good lead given to a rookie may sometimes be a waste. I know that most managers like myself will give lead based on the commitment and working attitude of the new agent. The more important activity is to guide the person to create his/her own network of clients.

4. A few managers may give some allowance, but it is not a common practice in the industry. Risk and reward is directly proportional. Go take a 2nd job before you enter the industry if you must. If you do not invest into the business, your growth will be limited. It is better that you build up some capital before joining the industry.

There are ways to do well without large capital, but you have to work very hard and be resourceful.

5. Most managers will guide the new agent accordingly to their assessment of the individual. Many agents do not need somebody to tag along on their first deal. I usually will focus on guiding the new agent on strategy and at paperwork stage since most will be sent on practice viewing before their 1st viewing.

I am Kevin Chung, a Senior Division Director with Knight Frank, a global real estate consultancy. I founded DARE Group and we have good experience in luxury residential properties and a strong DARE Business Spaces group with sub groups focusing in Offices, Retail and Industrial. We serve many High Networth Investors and our group consist of many mid career professionals joining us to develop their Real Estate advisory career.

Call or WhatsApp me 96855070  for a non obligation discussion on how DARE Group can help you achieve more in a smarter way.

Kevin Chung R020630C
Senior Division Director
DARE Group - DARE Luxury - DARE 11 - DARE Business Spaces - DARE Heritage @ Knight Frank

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Hi, my name is William Goh, Andrew Yap’s manager/mentor. I am using Andrew’s, who is my business partner, account to reply you.
Let me reply to each of your questions individually:
- How much saving should I have, what if I have very little savings
Firstly you need around $2k+ to attend your RES course and pass the RES exams.
- Do I need to own a car
Not compulsory at the moment until you have achieved success and have enough funds to buy your car. With car, going to numberous viewings is more convenient.
- Will there be quality leads given by the agency for newbies
In PropNex, we have free use of PA apps where leads are provided and free too.
- Will there be an allowance given for newbies
No, as a Property agents, you are self employed, a boss of your own.
- Will your managers be going tagging you along for your first customer viewing of the property
I (William Goh) always provide OJT with all new arrivals on their very first viewing, closing the deals, documentations, etc, etc.
To o be a property agent, u must be a sg or spr, min 4 O level passes, enrol and pass the RES exams. Once you passed your RES exams, you then join an agency to apply for your CEA license. For more info, you may visit:
www.cea.gov.sg
You are welcome to visit William Goh website to know more about real estate journey:
www.williamgohproperty.com
Please feel free to email, call/sms William Goh @9477-3900, to know more or to arrange a meet-up too. Look fwd to hear from you.
Best Regards,
William Goh, mobile 9477-3900 
Group District Director
Team Leader/Recruitment/Training
CEA Reg No: 010617A
Powerful Negotiator, The No 1 Team in PropNex
Email: williamgoh88@gmail.com
PropNex Realty Pte Ltd
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