Interviewing for a job can be an intimidating ordeal at any age and professional level, across all industries. For those looking to break into real estate, here are some top interviewing tips to help you prepare for the conversation:
- Highlight your professional and relevant skillsets: In order to be successful in real estate, not only do you need to be a good communicator, you need to be highly organized and an effective multitasker. Throughout your interview, provide concrete examples of timely projects you’ve completed and how you managed to stay on track despite multiple moving parts.
- Bring a resume: While most agencies do not require potential candidates to bring in a resume, it’s always a good idea to have one on hand, along with a cover letter, to show your preparedness and attention to detail. If your real estate experience is limited, provide examples of real world experiences that have prepared you for a career in this line of work, including instances related to sales, management, social media, etc.
- Maintain a positive, upbeat attitude: Real estate agents are in the business of people pleasing. When a client has his or her mind set on something, it is the agent’s job to work towards achieving that goal with a positive outlook. During the interview, it’s important to project an optimistic and driven attitude – this is a quality brokers often look for in their recruits.
Now that you have some of the interview basics down, your next step is to prepare yourself with a list of questions to ask the interviewer. Not only will the following examples lead to valuable insights about the company, they will also convey your interest in the organization and the real estate industry as a whole:
- What real estate training programs are offered at your brokerage?
- How accessible is the leadership team/managers?
- Do you offer opportunities to advance into leadership roles?
- What kind of digital resources would I have access to?
- Do you offer personalized development plans?
At the end of the day, the most important thing is for brokers and agents to find their professional match. If your skill sets and personality align well with those at the prospective brokerage, you’ll be able to work together seamlessly towards a unified goal of success.
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