BRE 101 Anglia Ruskin University My Professionalism Reflection

 You are studying to  be a Real estate agent licensed in California  

Instructions for Part 4 – My Professionalism

Begin with your name, date, and class number at the top of the paper.  You will write 2 paragraphs.  Each paragraph must be 5 complete sentences.  Spelling, punctuation, and grammar count!  Remember to capitalize “I”.  Scroll down to the end to view an example completed assignment.

Paragraph #1: My daily schedule.

For your final paper, you will write one paragraph (5 sentences) outlining your daily schedule or routine that demonstrates your ability to be self-directed as a real estate professional.  What will your daily schedule look like once you are working in your real estate career? Talk about how you will plan activities and put them on your calendar.  What types of activities will you do?  What time will you arrive to the real estate office and leave the office?  How many hours will you work each day/week?  THIS IS YOUR FUTURE SCHEDULE AS A REAL ESTATE AGENT, NOT YOUR CURRENT SCHEDULE.  Below is a sample schedule. 

Paragraph #2: Professional associations.

In this paragraph, write 5 sentences with a list of the Professional Associations to which you currently belong, or will join in the future.  Include citations to the organizations’ websites.  For these outside sources (other than your own original work), you MUST cite them in your paragraph, and reference them at the end. Refer to the list of professional associations in the high desert area, as shown below.

SAMPLE Weekly Schedules

For the first paragraph, check out the sample weekly schedules for real estate agents below and here: 

 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

Professional Real Estate Organizations in the Victor Valley High Desert area

Compiled by: Regina Brown 10/20/2019 – 12/1/2019

Salespersons / Brokers

High Desert Association of Realtors® (HDAOR) http://vvar.comLinks to an external site.

Women’s Council of Realtors® (WCR) www.wcr.org/network-sites/california/victor-valleyLinks to an external site.

National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) www.facebook.com/IEAORLinks to an external site.

National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) www.facebook.com/nahrephighdesertLinks to an external site.

Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) https://areaa.org/inlandempireLinks to an external site.

Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP) www.VAREP.netLinks to an external site.

Young Professionals Network (YPN) www.ypn.realtorLinks to an external site.

Commercial Real Estate

Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) https://crew-ie.org/homeLinks to an external site.

Commercial broker exchange – monthly meeting in Victorville

Commercial Brokers Association www.cbassn.orgLinks to an external site.

Property Managers

National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM) https://losangeles.narpm.orgLinks to an external site.

Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) www.irem.orgLinks to an external site. 

California Apartment Association (CAA) https://caanet.org/local/greater-inland-empireLinks to an external site.

Appraisers

Appraisal Institute www.appraisalinstitute.orgLinks to an external site.

National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers http://naifa.comLinks to an external site. 

National Association of Real Estate Appraisers www.narea-assoc.orgLinks to an external site.

• Mortgage Lenders

California Association of Mortgage Professionals www.thecampsite.org/InlandEmpireLinks to an external site.

California Mortgage Bankers Association http://careercenter.cmba.comLinks to an external site.

National Association of Mortgage Brokers www.namb.orgLinks to an external site.

• Transaction Coordinators

National Association for Real Estate Support Professionals (TC, etc.) www.tcofamerica.orgLinks to an external site.

Escrow Officers

California Escrow Association (high desert chapter) www.ceaescrow.orgLinks to an external site.

• Home Inspectors

California Real Estate Inspection Association www.creia.orgLinks to an external site.

American Society of Home Inspectors www.homeinspector.orgLinks to an external site.

International Association of Certified Home Inspectors www.nachi.orgLinks to an external site.

• Real Estate Investors

Investors: Team Victor Real Estate Investors Club www.meetup.com/TVREIAppleValleyLinks to an external site.

San Bernardino Real Estate Investment Club (SBREIC) www.meetup.com/San-Bernardino-Real-Estate-Investment-ClubLinks to an external site.

National Real Estate Investor Association https://nationalreia.orgLinks to an external site.

• Hispanic Real Estate Investment Club www.meetup.com/Hispanic-Real-Estate-Investment-Club-HREIC-VictorvilleLinks to an external site.

EXAMPLE

Following is an example of this assignment.  Do not copy this example!  The structure is a model for you to follow and it demonstrates appropriate assignment length.

Name: Ima Sample

• Date: April 4, 2024

Class: BRE-101-80819

My Professionalism

As a real estate agent, I will work Monday through Saturday starting at 8:30 am.  My mornings will consist of calling prospective leads, practicing scripts, and shadowing a seasoned agent during listing appointments.  In the afternoons beginning at 1:30 pm, I will meet with buyers, view new houses listed in the MLS for my buyer clients, and post social media marketing messages.  On Saturdays, I will hold open houses from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm and follow up with all buyer inquiries.  In the evenings after my children go to sleep, I will watch training videos and research properties in the MLS for prospective clients.

• I will become a Realtor® by joining the High Desert Association of Realtors® (HDAOR), which automatically includes my membership at California Association of Realtors® (CAR) and the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).  Being a Realtor® member will allow me to access the purchase contracts and forms through ZipForms online.  I also plan to join Women’s Council of Realtors® (WCR) because their mission is to support and help promote women into leadership positions.  It is also a great organization to meet other agents across the U.S. and get referral business.  I may also consider joining Young Professionals Network (YPN), which helps real estate agents under 30 years old to network with each other.

Links: <insert links from professional association websites>