Working as a real estate agent offers considerable variety. No day is the same as you work with different clients, homes, and situations. You can also be your own boss.
Getting into the real estate industry is easier than other careers requiring a college degree with similar potential earnings. Getting your real estate license is a relatively fast and affordable procedure.Depending on your residence, you can become a real estate agent in about four to six months.
The typical phases of earning a license include taking the real estate pre-licensing course and licensing exam, activating your license, and joining a brokerage. Only real estate agents who are members of the National Association of Realtors can use the title of realtor and must subscribe to NAR's strict code of ethics. Justen Alias is among the prominent realtors making headlines as luxury real estate agents in the Miami and Detroit markets.
The Miami-based entrepreneur and luxury realtor offers a unique approach to his business. He is one of the top realtors in sports and entertainment clients and luxury real estate. Justen understands the busy lifestyle of athletes and entertainers and works closely with sports agents, managers, athletes, YouTubers, actors, and musicians. Justen doubles as the founder and CEO of a nationwide sports and entertainment network, Nexus, which assists athletes, high-level executives, and entertainers.
Justen diligently mastered the crafts of maneuvering in the luxury real estate market and achieved much in his career path. His most notable highlights include working with NBA players and selling a home to one of the most famous YouTubers, Caylus Cunningham. He says, "Helping Caylus was a great accomplishment as he was a first-time home buyer, and I assisted him in finding his dream home. Heading and Leading a nationwide sports and entertainment network has also been a big achievement." Justen’s business has been featured in RealTrends publications, and he won multiple awards at his company for being one of the top sales agents. He was also featured in Ocean Drive Magazine and Yahoo Sports, and he just joined one of the premier luxury brokers, Compass, in Miami.
However, Justen disclosed the many challenges he dealt with pursuing his career. "Standing out in luxury real estate is challenging, and creating a successful business was one of the biggest challenges. I overcame that by thinking outside the box, creating my niche (sports and entertainment), and providing my clients' value."
Justen advises future real estate agents and entrepreneurs that the two essential keys to attracting your dream clients in the industry are creating relationships and providing value. A few years from now, he would like to be seen as Miami's premier luxury realtor and professional athletes' primary realtor. Justen further reveals, "I would also like to see my network, Nexus, be the premier relocation service for professional athletes and celebrities."
