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What it Takes to be a Real Estate Agent | The Real Estate Podcast EP327

Thinking about becoming a real estate agent? In this episode, Ariel Kormendy and Adrian Trott break down everything you need to know—from licensing requirements and education to financial realities and success strategies. Whether you're just starting out or looking to make the transition into real estate full-time, this episode provides key insights to help you navigate the journey.


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0:15 – Introduction & Overview

8:31 – Getting Licensed: The First Step

10:41 – SettingYourself Up for Success

11:54 – Going solo vs. joining a team

16:28 – Hustling & staying motivated to succeed

18:40 – The importance of effective scheduling
19:24 – Balancing real estate and parenting: Time management strategies
24:41 – The advantages of a career in real estate
26:29 – Establishing clear boundaries for success
30:29 – Essential skills every realtor needs
37:45 – The critical role of a solid business plan

43:23 – Outro/recap


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Want more real estate podcast discussions?


Watch it here:youtu.be/uLhNb8fdHt4

Listen to it here:https://open.spotify.com/show/1pwncyet9NydbgTmx5D21k


Catch clips and highlights of the show here:http://www.instagram.com/kormendytrott


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Our Social:

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YouTube:www.youtube.com/user/kormendytrott

Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/kormendytrott

Twitter:http://www.twitter.com/KormendyTrott

Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1pwncyet9NydbgTmx5D21k

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In 2011, Ariel Kormendy and Adrian Trott formed The Kormendy Trott Team, now often referred to as KT (thanks to our logo!). The foundation of KT is built on providing unmatched value and attention to detail in everything we do. From our ever-expanding, comprehensive list of exclusive services to our expertly trained team, you will receive the highest level of care throughout your entire real estate journey.


Originally a team of two in Milton, Ontario, the KT Team has grown into a large team of exceptional REALTORS®, a client-care department, and now includes KT media, KT Commercial and KT Property Management to provide our clients with a complete lineup of genuine, professional, and proven services across Halton Region, Peel Region and the surrounding Regions within the Greater Toronto Area.


We’d appreciate it if you’d subscribe and follow us for behind-the-scenes footage, real estate tips, industry secrets, exclusive listings, The Real Estate Podcast, and more!

Broadcast on:
17 Feb 2025

Thinking about becoming a real estate agent? In this episode, Ariel Kormendy and Adrian Trott break down everything you need to know—from licensing requirements and education to financial realities and success strategies. Whether you're just starting out or looking to make the transition into real estate full-time, this episode provides key insights to help you navigate the journey.


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0:15 – Introduction & Overview

8:31 – Getting Licensed: The First Step

10:41 – SettingYourself Up for Success

11:54 – Going solo vs. joining a team

16:28 – Hustling & staying motivated to succeed

18:40 – The importance of effective scheduling
19:24 – Balancing real estate and parenting: Time management strategies
24:41 – The advantages of a career in real estate
26:29 – Establishing clear boundaries for success
30:29 – Essential skills every realtor needs
37:45 – The critical role of a solid business plan

43:23 – Outro/recap


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Want more real estate podcast discussions?


Watch it here:youtu.be/uLhNb8fdHt4

Listen to it here:https://open.spotify.com/show/1pwncyet9NydbgTmx5D21k


Catch clips and highlights of the show here:http://www.instagram.com/kormendytrott


************************


Our Social:

Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/kormendytrott


YouTube:www.youtube.com/user/kormendytrott

Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/kormendytrott

Twitter:http://www.twitter.com/KormendyTrott

Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1pwncyet9NydbgTmx5D21k

LinkedIn:http://www.linkedin.com/company/ktrealty

Pinterest:http://www.pinterest.ca/KormendyTrott

TikTok:http://www.tiktok.com/@kormendytrott?lang=en


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In 2011, Ariel Kormendy and Adrian Trott formed The Kormendy Trott Team, now often referred to as KT (thanks to our logo!). The foundation of KT is built on providing unmatched value and attention to detail in everything we do. From our ever-expanding, comprehensive list of exclusive services to our expertly trained team, you will receive the highest level of care throughout your entire real estate journey.


Originally a team of two in Milton, Ontario, the KT Team has grown into a large team of exceptional REALTORS®, a client-care department, and now includes KT media, KT Commercial and KT Property Management to provide our clients with a complete lineup of genuine, professional, and proven services across Halton Region, Peel Region and the surrounding Regions within the Greater Toronto Area.


We’d appreciate it if you’d subscribe and follow us for behind-the-scenes footage, real estate tips, industry secrets, exclusive listings, The Real Estate Podcast, and more!