On A Career in Real Estate
Do I have to commit to Sibcy Cline to come to the Exam Cram?
No, Exam Cram is open to all pre-licensing students. Find out more and sign up HERE!
How long does it take on average for new agents to receive their first commission check?
The national average is 6 months but agents who attend Steps to Success do it in 70 days! To learn more about how to sign up for Sibcy Cline's training, speak with your Branch Manager.
What requirements do I need to meet regarding Continuing Education?
Our Continuing Education courses are offered year-round and are free for our agents. We provide 24/7 access to our own online learning portal, which features courses and material written by Sibcy Cline employees, so you know the material is always relevant to the specifics of our region, your MLS, the tools we provide for you, and the strategies we’ve employed successfully in the market we know best. We also provide all of our agents with access to Institute, which is a national online industry education portal.
Should I join a team?
Starting your real estate journey as an individual or a team has advantages and disadvantages. Working alone is a bit more difficult, but it can be very rewarding, while working in a team gets you a lot of benefits with some sacrifices.
You will be an independent contractor and Sibcy Cline is a partner in your business. This allows you to build your business based on your goals and lifestyle.
Where will I find leads?
The most important way to find leads is to talk to your sphere of influence. Family, friends, and anyone in your family and friend's spheres. Sibcy Cline branch offices still have regular walk-ins and phone calls. We provide a structured schedule, called Opportunity Time, where you can sign up to answer calls and be the first point of contact at your branch office.
Other programs that Sibcy Cline offers are:
- ReadyConnect ConciergeSM Lead Program
- Home Value Lead Suite
- Customer Care Team
- Listing Leads from sibcycline.com
- Direct Mail Leads
- Digital Ad Platform
- Outgoing Referrals
- Relocation Leads
What does the day-to-day look like for a real estate agent?
A day in the life of a REALTOR® can look different depending on the day and the agent. A morning could consist of following up on prospective leads while an afternoon might fill with appointments. You might even get a call at a random point in the day from a client asking to see a property right then and there! Ultimately, it is up to you to find what is best for you and your business, whether it is blocking 3-4PM for responding to emails or blocking the same time for school pick up, you have the flexibility to choose.
On Training & Development
Exam Cram
Get ready for the big test and choose between virtual and live exam cram sessions. Open to all pre-licensing students in preparation for the licensing exam. Save time. Save stress. Pass the test.
Steps to Success
Steps to Success is an innovative, in-depth training to jumpstart your new career. Steps helps agents climb further and faster by teaching you the whole sales project.
The two components to Steps, Approach + Base Camp, are just the beginning of what you need as an agent. Do those classes make you more successful? Absolutely, the numbers back that up (90% work with clients, 78% close a deal, all within the first 90-120 days of business).
Not only does this give you access to all future Steps content, but you become eligible to receive up to $3000 in bonuses.
Continuing Education
Continuing Education courses are offered year-round and are free for our agents. We provide 24/7 access to our own online learning portal, which features courses and material written by Sibcy Cline employees, so you know the material is always relevant to the specifics of our region, your MLS, the tools we provide for you, and the strategies we’ve employed successfully in the market we know best.
Good to Great
Once you complete Steps to Success, Good to Great classes are designed to start you towards the next level. They are geared to answer the most commonly asked "deep dive" questions agents have about topics like MLS, Contracts, Skyslope, how to sell, etc..
Institute
Institute is LeadingRE's online learning portal for real estate professionals offering hundreds of courses with succinct, relevant content you can use to build or enhance skills, increase production, and increase effectiveness. Courses are authored and presented by national industry subject matter experts. New courses are added regularly to the Catalog and to the Library so visit often, earn certifications, and enjoy!
On Sibcy Cline & Our Services
What business expenses will I need to cover outside of my commission if I join Sibcy Cline?
MLS Dues
Board Dues
Errors & Omissions Insurance (Sibcy Cline's policy is $315 annually).
Sibcy Cline does not charge desk fees, tech fees, transaction fees, franchise fees, etc.
What is Steps to Success?
Innovative, in-depth training to jumpstart a new agent’s career. Steps helps agents climb further and faster by teaching you the whole sales process.
What marketing opportunities are available to me?
The key to marketing success is consistency, and the things that get in the way of agents’ consistency are time and budget. Sibcy Cline invests in all of the must-haves for every agent and property.
We provide:
- Professional headshots, a customizable website, and business cards free-of-charge for all new agents. We will promote you on social media to drive traffic to your website and social channels and we’ll announce your new business to your sphere with a direct mail or digital ad campaign covered by Sibcy Cline.
- Listing and buyer presentations
- Lead generation tools
- Email campaigns
- Strategy and support for content marketing from blogging to social media
- Professional listing photos and digital assets for all of your listings the moment they hit the market.
- Direct mail to promote every sale to the neighborhood and follow up with your clients to request testimonials on your behalf.
We employ a team of degreed graphic designers to ensure that all of your marketing is professional and compliant with state law. We make this investment in your business, because your time is best spent with your clients.
How do Sibcy Cline's Core Services benefit my business?
Sibcy Cline's Core Services provide a built-in network to power your business, all in a one-stop shop. Our full-service brokerage partners with you to offer a central location for any real estate need: Mortgage, Title Services, Insurance, Relocation, Home Services.
Sibcy Cline agents have a passion for real estate and connecting people with places to call home. When the circumstances require specialized support or strength in numbers, our agents and their clients are backed by a team of experts through our affiliated businesses. The Sibcy Cline Family has always grown to meet the needs of the next wave of buyers and sellers, and we pledge to provide you with trusted professionalism every step of the way.
Which industry platforms does Sibcy Cline provide for agents?
MoxiWorks provides many products with the goal of making your life easier all while staying compliant. Marketing, presentations, advertising, and websites are all products that you, as a Sibcy Cline agent, will have access to.
Spacio ensures you will make a powerful first impression on open house visitors. The platform offers a seamless digital sign-in experience to visitors, communicating your brand message as a tech-forward company and differentiates you from the competition.
Percy AI (formerly Buyside) uses buyer data to address the two most important questions every potential seller has: What is my home worth? And do you have buyers for it? Integrating seamlessly with Sibcy Cline's website, they provide homeowners with 3 valuations along with insight into the number of buyers actively searching for a property just like theirs – providing a powerful new way to generate and capture seller leads.