FAQ's - Sales Associates

80% Sales Commission is great, how much volume do I need to do to qualify?

All of our Sales Associates are Full-Time licensed real estate agents.  Typically we hire agents with at least 5 years of real estate sales experience.  There is no minimum or required sales volume that is required to receive this great 80% real estate commission split!

What are the expenses?

Each Sales Associate has very low monthly expenses of $125.00 that includes the cost of a dedicated phone number, dedicated fax number, Realty Advisors corporate email account, access to the Realty Advisors Design and Sales center, Access to the Realty Advisors of America Referral Network, LLC, and comprehensive Errors and Omissions Insurance. Low Transactional cost of $25.00 for each listing and sales contract, and only a $150.00 settlement fee per closing.

Do I have to do floor time?

No, we don't waste our Sales Associate's time with required floor duty. Through our investment in a state of the art Cisco phone system, our customers and prospects connect directly to our Advisors whether they are in or out of the office.  This system allows our Advisors to deliver a higher level of service to their clients because each Advisor has a direct office number as well as a direct fax number.  This system allows each Advisor the ability to field their own prospect calls from signs, marketing pieces, and all advertising.

How does Realty Advisors of America help me attract more buyers and sellers? 

Realty Advisors of America helps our Advisors attract more clients by providing the best technology and tools available in the industry to help the Advisors market their properties.  Our Advisors benefit from the ability to send and receive referrals to other Realty Advisors of America companies as well as non-Realty Advisor companies in other markets through the Realty Advisors of America Referral Network, LLC. 

Why is branding important to me to be successful?            

The Realty Advisors platform gives our Advisors national recognition, while helping each Advisor brand themselves.  Our Advisors utilize our sales and design center to help them develop their unique brand and marketing pieces, all designed to drive more business to them.

Why is technology so important today?

Through our investment in technology, our Advisors are simply able to market their properties better for sellers, and find better opportunities for their buyers.    This use of technology allows our Advisors to work smarter, and to give them the work-life balance that they are seeking.

How can Realty Advisors of America help me become more efficient and have more time for the things I want to do? 

Through the use of technology, we allow our Advisors to work when the want, and at a location that is convenient for them.  Our Transaction Management System (TMS) allows our Advisors to access their deals and client files 24 hours a day at any location in which they have a high speed internet connection or through an iPhone or Blackberry device.  This gives our Advisors an incredible advantage of allowing them to be more efficient by saving them money by allowing them to efficiently handle more clients without administrative expenses. 

The Transaction Management System (TMS) sounds great, tell me more about it.

The Realty Advisors of America TMS allows our Advisors the ability to control all aspects of both listing and sales files.  The TMS allows each Advisor to upload each listing and sales document.  The TMS helps organize our Advisors by showing them the documents still needed for each transaction; it coordinates and organizes the timeframes of when tasks need to be completed, even sends them email notifications of upcoming deadlines.  Our TMS is an efficient system that allows our Advisors to work when they want, and eliminates the need to drop off files, fax, or email files to the office.  The Realty Advisors of America TMS also allows our Advisors to coordinate all closing details securely and directly with their chosen title company, lender, mortgage company, and anyone else they choose that needs access to the file.

What does is mean that Realty Advisors of America is a lifestyle company?

Realty Advisors of America is committed to helping each of our Advisors achieve the right work-life balance they are seeking.  Our ongoing investment in technology allows our Advisors easy access to their client's files 24/7.  Through our Transaction Management System, Integrated Cisco phone and fax system, and online design and sales center, most of our Advisors choose to work from their home office.  This allows them the maximum flexibility, and provides best use of their time, allowing them to find that work-life balance that they are seeking.

How do I learn more about becoming a Sales Associate with Realty Advisors of America?

Becoming a Sales Associate for Realty Advisors of America is easy.  We encourage you to contact our Human Resources Department at HR@RealtyAdvisorsofAmerica.com and send us a resume or short bio along with the completed Application.  We will follow up with you to establish a confidential phone interview.

How long does it take to move my license to Realty Advisors of America?

After the interview, we will determine if there is a fit for you with Realty Advisors of America. Then we will extend an offer letter to start the process.  Once you decide to join us, it generally takes a few days to get each Advisor set up in our systems.

We work with each Advisor to ensure a smooth transfer to us; quite often you are able to work with your existing customers.