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Case study: Kurt Reid
Kurt Reid was working in the building
industry and looking for a better way
to support his new family. But he
had his doubts about following in
the family footsteps to become
a real estate sales agent. After
some discussion, Kurt weighed up
the pros and cons and embarked
upon a licensing traineeship.
He partnered with John Reid Real
Estate, the family-owned agency
where Kurt’s father, Scott Reid, is
the principal.
Scott has been supporting and guiding
Kurt as he learned the ropes and this
father/son duo is reaping the rewards
of Kurt’s hard work and training. In
Kurt’s first 12 months as a salesperson
he sold/listed $24 million of property
and he hasn’t looked back.
Kurt said the traineeship opportunity
was a key factor behind his success.
“I have been lucky enough to be
surrounded by some of the best
agents in the business and they have
offered support and advice on a daily
basis,” he said.
Case study: Samantha Marshall
Sam completed her REIQ Full License
in 2007 and went on to become the
principal of Serendipity Homes, a
boutique agency opened three years ago.
To ensure a steady supply of quality
staff, Sam has implemented the
traineeship scheme in the office and
so far has taken on two trainees, with
one swiftly completing their training
and the second not far behind.
Sam said traineeships offered benefits
over recruiting more experienced staff.
“It can often seem like the easy
choice to lean towards experience in
recruitment choices.
“However, there are benefits for the
whole office from the support and
training that is provided through a
traineeship.
“It can provide your office with some
fantastic opportunities to foster a
new generation of agents and this in
turn helps to raise the professional
standards of the real estate
profession,” she said.
If you’re interested in exploring this
option for your agency, contact the
REIQ Recruits and Traineeships
Coordinator Anna O’Connor on
07 3249 7370 or e:
aoconnor@reiq.com.au*Eligibility criteria applies
**Only available to new employees