Real Estate Salesperson

We're looking for real estate sales agents - new OR experienced!

I'm the broker and co-owner of Century 21 Excellence Realty, a fast-growing, multi-office company in Columbus, Ohio. Our company has a location in north Columbus, just north of Worthington and only minutes from Westerville, Lewis Center, Clintonville, Powell, and Dublin, as well as an office in the Canal Winchester/Pickerington area. We're looking for new and existing agents to join our growing team!

Real estate agents work with home buyers and home sellers, negotiate purchase contracts, coordinate financing and inspections, and market properties for sale. As an agent, you're involved in ALL aspects of a residential real estate transaction. It's not always glamorous, but it's an extremely rewarding profession!

I have more than 27 years of real estate sales experience and have sold more than 2,000 homes. I personally train and mentor brand-new agents at our North Columbus location. New agents at our Canal Winchester/Pickerington office are also personally mentored by experienced, successful agents. If you've ever considered a real estate career, now is a GREAT time to start! Many of the agents we've mentored have achieved high levels of success, and have received numerous sales awards from Columbus Realtors and Century 21.

If you've been in the business for a while but don't feel that you've reached your full potential yet, I want to talk to you too! Many of our agents started with other companies but found their success with us.

A few of the benefits we offer:

• One-on-one training and mentoring from experienced, successful agents or brokers.
• Professional headshots, business cards, and a name badge are provided at no cost to you.
• High-quality yard signs at listings, including free installation and removal.
• Company-provided, customizable agent websites.
• Dotloop - electronic signatures and document cloud storage service.
• Company-provided CRM (customer relationship management) system so you can stay connected to your contacts.
• Company generated, pre-scrubbed leads.
• Dedicated relocation department and relocation leads for experienced agents.
• On-site, easily accessible management, broker, and owners.
• Generous commission splits and commission caps including a 100% commission split ("Elite Agent") program for top producers.
• Very low monthly office fee - NO hidden charges, desk fees, or technology fees

Century 21 is the most recognized real estate brand in the world, and as a broker and franchise owner, I'm personally dedicated to helping you achieve success. Real estate sales is a 100% commission-based career! So, if you're a hard-working, detail-oriented individual, I'd love to talk to you!

Ric Smith
Broker/Owner
Columbus Realtors 25 Million Dollar Club
Century 21 Excellence Realty

$100,000+ commission based

Working with home buyers:

• Determining the buyer's wants and needs.
• Explaining different types of agency relationships.
• Educating the buyer about the current market conditions and trends.
• Setting up property searches and finding available homes to view.
• Setting up showings on homes for buyers.
• Writing and negotiating offers.
• Assisting buyers with obtaining financing.
• Helping to coordinate home inspections, repair requests, and appraisals.
• Determining the value of a home by analyzing recent sales and listings (comps) in the area.
• Seeing the transaction through to closing and possession.

Working with home sellers:

• Determining the value of a home by analyzing recent sales, listings, and market trends.
• Explaining different types of agency relationships.
• Making recommendations to make a house more appealing to buyers (staging).
• Creating a marketing plan for the property.
• Photographing the property, or arranging professional photography.
• Opening title for the property with a title company of the seller's choosing.
• Hosting open houses and property tours.
• Negotiating offers and buyer repair requests.
• Coordinating appraisals and inspections.
• Coordinating closing with the title company and other parties in the transaction.
• Seeing the transaction through to closing and possession.

• An Ohio real estate license is needed to be a real estate sales agent. There are 4 classes totaling 120 hours that must be taken in order to sit for the state test. I can assist you in selecting a school that suits your needs. Classes can be taken online (self-paced or live-streamed) or in-person. If you're already licensed, we will help you with the transfer of your license.
• Good self-discipline and organizational skills are essential qualities.
• An outgoing, friendly personality is a HUGE plus. Networking is very important for agents.
• Top agents have GREAT communication skills!
• A sales background is helpful, but certainly not required. We've taken on agents from all backgrounds and walks of life.
• As a real estate agent, you are your own boss! An enterprising mindset is a must!

Century 21 Excellence Realty has been in business since 2010 and has offices in north Columbus and Canal Winchester. We are a locally owned and operated franchise with worldwide name recognition and backing. Our mission is to provide our agents with the tools, technology, training, and mentoring to attain a successful real estate career. We don't have a "corporate" environment; we have a fun culture and sponsor many company-wide events. We were a Columbus Dispatch "CBus Top Pick" among real estate companies in 2017 and 2018!