wsn03 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I was in Maidenhead town centre the other morning. Lots of Estate Agents dominating an area of what seems to be one of the main streets. Full of very young trendy looking people, most of them look like they’ve just come out of school. I know a couple of young school leavers with no direction who have recently become estate agents. I would guess the pay isn’t that good these days, just lots of promise of commission. As sales dry up, and commission with it, I’m sure there isn’t much labour available to bring in to Estate Agents, only young people with no prospects with the offer of big commissions?!? Maidenhead is a funny place, absolute sh1t tip 1970s boxes in ruined condition with asking prices of circa 500k, purchased no doubt originally by working class people on fairly low incomes, being sold by young low paid people with no chance of ever being able to afford what they’re selling. Looking at those prices, it’s the first time I’ve ever stood at a shop window laughing, much to the bemusement of the staff inside. Suffice to say their shops were all empty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetsBuild Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Are they ‘apprentices’? Would surprise me if struggling agents went that way to pay less than minimum wage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummer Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 EA wages aren't what they used to be unless you become branch manager, in which case it's fairly reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Preacherman Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 No it's just first time buyers are getting older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyguy Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 No. Your getting older. Most EAs are mid 20s as they are the only person dumb rnough to believe 60k OTE pitch. You dont get older ones as thryve starved to death by their mid 30s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyguy Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 4 hours ago, LetsBuild said: Are they ‘apprentices’? Would surprise me if struggling agents went that way to pay less than minimum wage. Probsbly. I walk by an insurance place - shop with about 10 kids on thr phine. Id guess its some apprentice training scam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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