Influencer VS. Real Estate Agent: Which Is The Better Career For You? 

Additional cons of being a RU-vidr I'd say are: 1. That inevitable creative funk 2. Being stuck in a niche you no longer like but you can't pivot without severe audiance backlash 3. The comment section

This was so genuine and transparent. You answered questions your audience always wonders. I find this aspect of RU-vid and business fascinating and you're one of the first pioneers to capitalize on it. I believe this will become the norm. Thank you for making this video!

As a broker for over 25 years the truth is the average person better have at least a years worth of money saved up to become a real estate agent. Because even if your amazing at it you will be lucky to do 6 home sales in you first year. AND that only if you have a huge sphere of influence and family that willing to work with you. Monica please don't take offence to this...You did really well because of youtube and that sphere of influence of 1.4 million subs. Bit of advice for those looking to do this... influencer first and roll into real estate like Monica did... now that's a recipe for success.

I love your willingness to share the numbers behind your jobs.

I love how you have really found yourself Monica. I'm not an influencer or real estate agent but I love learning about the different jobs out there. Something I have learned about myself over the last 10 years working different corporate jobs is I get bored doing one thing. I want to constantly be learning and growing and if I'm not, that's when I leave for a new job.

I’m neither an influencer nor a realtor, but I really enjoyed this video!

People looking into being a realtor take her information with a huge grain of salt (which she does also acknowledge). Houses have been selling so quickly the last few year that it has been really easy to make the sales. It often is not that way. A new realtor has to lay out a lot of money for advertising, time for showing people houses, and open houses, all which often will result in no sales. The typical commission on a house is now about 5%. That gets split with the other agent, then up to 50% goes to the brokerage and 50% of your cut goes to your mentor for about a year. Also averaging $1M dollar sales in many areas is not the norm. So in reality you might make a few sales your first year and end up with less than $10k. Normally the business works on experience and referrals and that will take a long time to build up.

I think some people get lucky on RU-vid and get a lot of viewers and subscribers. Some smaller RU-vidrs have way better content larger RU-vidr.

I watched you figure this whole thing out sort of on real time and I really love your perspective. Good job as always, Monica!

*It is no longer a story that the world is experiencing a global economic downturn, I’m so happy that I’ve been receiving $45,000 from my $10,000 investment every 10 days.*

oh my god i searched up getting into selling real estate and found your videos! you really have very valuable information. just subscribed! i create contents on social media here and there and enjoy putting myself out there. and i just had the idea to want to be able to earn a better income with a "real job" so i'm thinking about getting to real estate...

Do you ever feel like you just got lucky that you joined RU-vid at the right time? The pool of influencers was insanely smaller when you started

Super informative Monica! Lately I’ve been really interested about real state as a possible investment and you’ve been incredibly helpful with these videos. Also, quite true that engagement can be better than the number of followers. I started posting my artwork on instagram a few years back for fun, and although I have few followers, that’s how I got my job as a character designer at Disney, and made new artist friends as well. Social media can seem like a numbers game, but it’s the impact and reach you have with others the one that make the most returns.

Whatta bout "Rapper" or "Actor" ?? .. have these Unemployed professions lost popularity?? .. today they call themselves "Influencers". The vast majority of people will need to get an actual job.

Side note @ 0:25 before I continue- your hair looks SO NICE

Love this video, such a solid breakdown of both industries! When they coincide together, it’s a lot of fun!

Great video! Im doing the same thing as you. It doesn't"t matter how many views you get if you sell a million dollar condo. Its a really interesting career course!

But isn’t making that transition into two people (influencer/real estate) exactly like being a working professional verses being a parent? You adapt right?

This video was insanely helpful. Working on building a RU-vid channel/brand and that whole part about the first year was good to hear knowing that it really does take a long time to get started lol bookmarked this one, appreciate you making this. Been a fan for 4-5 years now of yours. 🙌

You should reach out to Netflix and see if they can make like selling Seattle like they have for selling Sunset or selling the OC

I love following you and Shelby. I’m probably not your typical demographic, but I find your videos entertaining and informative. Thank you 😊

You should be on Graham Stephen's podcast, I'm sure it would make for an interesting conversation.

I just failed the real estate exam.😭😭😓 I cannot begin to articulate the level of embarrassment and heartache I'm feeling. 😥 I'm confident that I will be a good realtor. I just need to get past this, move on and persevere .

Will your course teach about how to get managers you can trust? I feel like no one really teaches this in depth. I keep asking other RU-vidrs but I feel like it’s a tight lip secret 😕

You are absolutely correct. I just celebrated my 1 year anniversary of having my license. That being said I have had zero transaction, but have had 6 clients in the year and still working with 3 of them. Real estate can be tough, you are all alone no one to really help you and you learn via trial and error. I created a youtube page earlier this month and am going to try youtube to generate leads. My first video (introductory video) got a whopping 6 views lol, my second content video comes out Monday afternoon. Hopefully it gets views and helps generate leads. You are right you have to get out of that comfort zone and put yourself out there. I know my first videos aren't going to be the greatest, but I know in time it will improve along with my comfort in front of the camera. At least I'm trying and not living in a world of "what ifs"

don't worry about the numbers so key!!! quality product sells. I'm a drummer and banker in the PNW area and I have great constant work by making great content live in person and my social media is not filled with followers. wise words Monica.

I got a part time job at a farm where I take care of horses and make soaps.

Monica, I found your channel because I do both, too!!! I am a Realtor and a RU-vidr (small right now but actively growing) and I FEEL YOU ❤ Currently trying to decide if I just want to pivot to solely RU-vid and only do real estate on the side…

ahhh this video motivated me so much especially the numbers (of yt income)! It's so cool to see you're successful in both of these careers so happy for you!

Such a good video!!! How did you express all of these complex thoughts so clearly?!! So so we’ll done! And loved hearing about your experiences in the beginning of your RU-vid days!

This is one of the most honest video's on how RU-vid works. Love the Church family.

Very informative! I live in Vancouver and Real estate is definitely up there with Seattle as well.

Watching this video knowing I’m going into a field where I’ll probably never even make 6 figures like🙃

Girl too greedy...

Very few "influencers" make money. As for real estate - I got into it by BUYING real estate. Agents are nothing but gophers.

Are you and Shelby are twins sister?

We get it, you make a lot of money

SPOILER ALERT: Joe/Jane average will NOT be viral or popular like a sexy cute Monica ... you will NOT MAKE ANY MONEY as an influencer or Real Estate agent.

I started selling real estate from my Florida fishing channel in 2018. Best decision I’ve ever made.

If you don’t have parents that can help you out financially indefinitely until business picks up, neither are right for you cause you’ll end up homeless lol.

Real estate is for anyone but not everyone will make it. If you truly have the itch, go for it. This was a great video because both get mixed for sure.

I’m a small youtuber (but big in my niche) and I’ve been lucky enough to receive free product from businesses in my niche but I have not gotten a paid sponsorship yet. That is my next goal since Adsense fluctuates

You are great Monica ! Appreciate you sharing so much

Love you openness, sharing the pros and cons of each business.

I wonder how much you made from Adsense on RU-vid alone with no sponsorship

What Monica is saying regarding the realization of becoming a real estate influencer is what my art teacher always advised her students. Take 2 things you’re passionate about and combine it together as a career. For a long time I was passionate about art and helping people so I thought I’d become an art therapist OR director at a nonprofit that provides arts programming for children and families in need. So many permutations of art and helping people. I didn’t end up doing either for the long term but that advice stuck with me.

Yayy always look forward to seeing a video from Monica !!

Hi Monica! What online school do you recommend to prepare me for the Washington State exam to become a realtor?

You are such a good business woman. You are killllingggg it

Great video!! What lens do you use for your talking head portion? It doesn't distort you and makes you look wonderful.

This video is so inspiring! Also just want to say I love your videos, have been watching way way back And it has been so cool to see your journey! ❤️

I have a book to study for the California real estate license. I also want to be a rental property manager. I'm not an influencer. But I am a DJ. I specialize in 1980's and 90's Flashback dance mixes. But I have a huge music collection. From the 1920's to Current music played today. You get paid the most money as a DJ doing weddings

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With either career, you're going to be working when most of your friends are not working. Which is great if you don't have many...

I love the Church sisters.... I wonder (just curious) wich brand payed $120k

No offence to you, but both are extremely overpaid careers, I’ve never understood why Realtors get so much for what they do.

Dubai is the best place for business and investment

Thank you for making this video and sharing.

You are really good at this. I can actually easily watch your whole videos. Some people who are successful I can barely watch 10 minutes.

One of your best videos yet. Understanding that your experience won’t be the same reality everyone faces, combining the two really sounds like a great way to market yourself that not many are doing.

I just want to say that I am so proud of you, here you are doing it all and it’s inspiring! So yay you!!

Awesome video 👏 Thank you so much, this has been very helpful as I am currently studying for a RE license. I am definitely going to be contacting you via email.

Your presentation on this video was amazing. Just being frank and honest and motivating and creative at the same time is a gift. Even if you're not in either of those fields it's always good to hear how others enjoy life and advance in career and it is good for the soul. Blessings to you Monica in everything you put your hand to.

Do you use ChatAPI for your real estate listings? It’s all the rage!

Just showing you some love, keep up the good work.

this was so interesting! loved hearing your perspectives and seeing this alternative way of monteizing your audience that was fulfilling for you in another way that influecing wasn't :) that's awesome

Loyal subscriber. 🙋‍♂️ I don’t like the term, follower. Keep up the quality content, it’s informative and entertaining.

I really appreciate your honesty about both. Thank you so much for making this video.

Who is your real estate friend who is making those videos and succesful at getting clients you mentioned?

I think the key is to do both. RU-vid may not be around in 20-30 years, but real estate will likely be. Real estate agents do also often have a bit of a stigma as often someone has had a poor experience with an agent in their past. Maybe it is different in the USA

I really appreciate this video. I’ve been working on making content since 2016 and it’s been super slow gaining any momentum. There has definitely been some really big highs from it too though, like meeting you and Shelby at one point, going to camera camp in Montana, but for how many years I’ve been working at it I have felt I have such a small amount of subscribers and followers, but your comment on needing more of the engaged followers and not just the numbers really boosted my spirit, you’re totally right on the nail with it. Great video as always, thank you again

I am a real estate agent in NY and would love to have a channel like yours.

This video was FANTASTIC! One of my favorites this far, so real, transparent and positive. Way to put it all out there Monica! 🎉

Now this is something I am considering... which direction should I go???

It’s not often that I comment on videos but, this is top tier! Thank you for being so open with us.

Thank you Monica your advice is so great!

It took me more than two years to get to 1k subscribers, and now I definitely don’t make a living out of there. So RU-vid cannot be compared to real estate at all now.

old and tired and don't want to run around town anymore? watch your mouth gurl. LOL just kidding.

Thanks for the tip of saying Hi..

I love that you have ethics and a personal grounding in what you do. It's not just about a quick-grab of money, but rather about the opportunity to monetize something that you are passionate about and actually see value in. Love your videos!

Great video Monica!

Your info, is so well conveyed. Very smart and to the point.

Monica, this is a lovely message you’re delivering, encouraging people to find their passion and their worth without focusing on numbers. 😊❤️

An agent told me that sometimes a buyer wins an offer because the seller's agent is willing to work only experienced buyer agents and not new ones. Not how true that is.

First. Haha

How much is Monica going to charge for this course?

It took you 3 months to gain 300 subscribers. It's taking me 2 years to get to 148 subscribers haha. Not hating. You do a great job and I appreciate your advise!

Excellent content today, Monica. I've been working with, in, and around the automotive industry for many many years. My passion is waning for that industry. So, I am working on getting my real estate license. I'm looking forward to my new career path. Thanks for your positive outlook and passion in all your videos.

First!!! From the Philippines 🇵🇭

I was a Cal Broker for 18 years

i am one of those 1000 real fans and you can check it in the comments i have wrote to you throughout the years!! hahaha but i know im not very $$$ cuz i'm mexican and brands arent trying to sell anything to me but i know you appreciate me still ☀☀

Your value to your real estate mentor was higher than it would have been had you not brought thousands of followers with you. You did an amazing job crushing the real estate course in 4 ish or so months. People go to university for 4 years and end of with huge student debt with no guarantee of a job in their field once they are done. Your parents must be so proud of your accomplishments. Well done!

I almost feel tempted to respond with a simple: "Hi!" after seeing that is how to start as an influencer. 😀

this was one of my favourite videos of yours! it felt so genuine, thank you for sharing!

Is that Shelby's apartment?

Never really thought about growing on youtube that way..... clever!

What about the freelancer in your point of view?

I love filming/editing. I've never gave youtube 100% of my time and commitment. Would I love creating content for my primary income? Heck yes. Is it extremely hard work. YES. I hope one day I can make a career out of it. I think I have the tools and drive to be successful.

this was such an informative video! I have a RU-vid channel and post travel vlogs. and I love it but I have 200 subscribers. and I wish more people would find my videos, I invested a lot in cameras, and equipment,

Very informative. Thank-you.💁🏻‍♀️