My first real estate deal came quickly after I obtained my real estate license. I thought this business would be easy, but I was mistaken. This business will chew you up and spit you out. I found that out the hard way. Yes, my first deal came quickly, but subsequent deals proved more challenging. Many new agents find initial success but struggle to close additional deals. This can lead to being hungry and broke quickly.
While the initial deal came quickly, subsequent transactions required more effort and persistence. I learned that success in real estate often involves weathering challenges and continuously improving one's skills to meet the evolving needs of the market and clients. This foundational experience laid the groundwork for my continued growth and development as a real estate professional.
I remember my very first deal clearly and have even found a photo to go with it! My first deal was this farm property on Clonakilty Line. 98.45 acres and listed for $159,900. It took 15 days to sell, and I was told by a local farmer that I was out of my mind to list this property at such a high price. We sold the property at $150,000 on September 22, 1998
This listing was one of the first to be added to the brand-new computerized MLS system when the transition was underway from the printed bi-weekly MLS book to digital. To get pictures, we still used a film camera, took one outdoor picture, had it developed, and then scanned it in by the front desk of the real estate brokerage. This early experience in the digital transition of the real estate industry taught me valuable lessons about adapting to new technologies and processes.
The sales copy read like this:
EXCELLENT CASH CROP FARM, HANDY LOCATION, VIEW OVERLOOKING CHEMONG LAKE, OLDER 3 BEDROOM ONE AND A HALF STOREY FRAME HOME, DRIVING SHED. CROP IS 48 ACRES MIXED HAY, 35 ACRES CORN, 10+ ACRES WHEAT. HOUSE IS TENANT OCCUPIED, 24 HOUR NOTICE PLEASE. SEVERENCE APPLIED FOR FROM 80 ACRE FARM TO THE WEST, 2ND FARM MAY ALSO BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE. CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO VENDOR TAKE BACK. VPIS REQUIRED FOR ALL OFFERS. OFFERS CONDITIONAL UPON COMPLETION OF SEVERANCE.
Wow am I getting old!
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Brad Sinclair, Sales Representative
Team Lead at The Brad Sinclair Team
Royal Heritage Realty
Your inside source to cottage country
Not intended to solicit clients under contract
If you are looking to either Buy or Sell, contact me at 705-927-6236
Brad Sinclair, Sales Representative
Team Lead at The Brad Sinclair Team
Royal Heritage Realty
Your inside source to cottage country
Not intended to solicit clients under contract
