Since being founded in 1913 by Albert LePage, Royal LePage has grown into Canada’s largest real estate company with more than 14,000 agents across the country. For those people considering a career in real estate, Royal LePage has a lot to offer.
Walt Jurgen, Laurie Panchyshyn and Lynn Hoffmann are all Royal LePage real estate agents who are passionate about what they do. As a career, the real estate industry is perfect for people who love houses and people. With flexible hours, being a realtor is also conducive to having a family. So how do you know if you have what it takes to be a real estate agent?
“They need to be flexible and want to help nurture clients through the sale and purchase of a property,” Hoffmann says.
Choosing which real estate company you work for will also determine your success.
“It’s important to choose a brand that is recognized positively in a community,” Jurgen explains. “In Oakville, Royal LePage stands out as the leader in the real estate industry. Choosing the right brand is the key to your success.”
The training provided by Royal LePage also attracts potential realtors to the company.
“A lot of people come to us because of our training,” Panchyshyn says, adding that the course runs for three months and is very hands on. Hoffmann who is the mentor at Royal Lepage in Oakville explains that the program has been very successful.
“It shows agents coming into the business that their managers really care about them. We care about their success, and we care about building a successful business for them,” says Lynn. The mentoring system helps get new agents up and running within three to six months, in which time they’ve done a sale, an offer, or are working with clients.
For those people unsure whether a career in real estate is right for them, they can visit
royallepage.ca and take a personal orientation profile online. Upon completion of this interactive assessment, individuals will receive a report with useful career management feedback, more information on the benefits of working for Royal LePage, as well as contact information for a Royal LePage broker in the area.
For more information on becoming a real estate agent with Royal LePage, visit
royallepage.ca.
