INITIAL AFTER PASSING EXAM
Get a Gmail address. Gmail.com
https://support.google.com/mail/answer/56256?hl=en
Return the Independent Contractor Agreement to broker Form RE 11 and fill out and give it or email to broker.
Realty Group RE-11
New Suncoast Independent Contractor Agreement 5-5-2023
Get a copy of the company policy manual and read it through.
Office Policy Manual Jan-2023
Download and printout the W-9 tax form and, fill out and get that back to Broker.
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf
GETTING SIGNED UP
Check to see you are registered under company on DBPR Website.
https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp?mode=0&SID=
Print out and fill out the Association Application Form or
https://www.myrasm.com/join/
Go to Association and get signed up into the Association and MLS.|
https://www.myrasm.com/join/
Buy and sign up for a Supra app on your phone. You must have this if you are going to show homes. Get them to show you how to use it and test it on a box. This has to be done with a visit to RASM
You might want to buy at least 1 Supra lockbox if you are ready to get a listing. Broker can supply if needed.
Forward to broker the welcome email from the Association and from the MLS
Check to see that you can sign into the MLS ok.
https://stellar.mlsmatrix.com/
ASSOC AND MLS TRAINING SCHEDULE MANDATORY
Complete the Association orientation live or online classes. Check your emails from board.
Complete the NAR Ethics training either online or in class.
Complete the 3 mandatory courses online or in class. Basic MLS Compliance
101, Adding Editing Listings.
BRANDING
Get some glamor photos. Yes…. gentlemen as well.
Get a domain name. (domainspricedright.com) $12.00
https://www.domainspricedright.com/products/domain-registration
Write up a long and a short bio of yourself
chat.openai.com Use prompt “Write a 100 word bio for a real estate agent working in manatee county florida working with buyers and sellers” and modify.
Order business cards, flyers, letterheads. Note pad stickers, address labels, Flyer holders. (Office Depot) See Broker
Download your Office Depot Discount Card. See Florida Realtors website.
Name badge x 2. 1 pin 1 magnet. (namebadges.com) Broker will supply
Maybe a car magnet if you want to be flashy. (Later)
Order 2 sign riders for yard signs. 6 x 24 in. SuperCheapSigns.com Can use broker’s Get at least 1 yard sign 24 x 18 with at least 4 arrowed open house signs. Or use office’s signs.
Name tag lanyard with photo. Office Depot.
Think about getting a personal website . Ixact give you a free one + CRM for 6 months. Check with broker.
Searching for Rookie Real Estate CRM and Marketing Solutions?
Think about Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Youtube channel, social media site. Whatever you are comfortable to start putting the word out.
Load up on your phone the following apps. NARRPR, Supra Key, Showingtime,
MLS Touch, MLS Client
Get either a cheapish home desktop or a good laptop or both and learn to use.
Get an all in one printer fax and scanner. HP with instant ink program is useful.
https://www.amazon.com/HP-OfficeJet-9018e-Wireless-Printer/
I really do recommend that you sign up for Office 365 at $10 per month. Can be used on up to 5 computers and phones.
https://signup.microsoft.com/get-started/
Link your domain to your MLS profile or website or other. (Optional)
Set up the MLS and other sites with your information.
Set up Realtors Property Resource.
Set up DPR info on MLS.
Set up Cloud CMA lead page.
Set up New construction site.
Configure your Gmail account with your signature. Get MailTrack for your Gmail Free per month Learn to set up canned responses in Gmail.