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Quit the 9-to-5: A veterinary bio scientist, but property was her true calling

By Todd Stevens 23 November 2018 | 1 minute read

With a qualification in veterinary bio science, Rachel Cruz thought that she had her future all mapped out, but after starting down that career path and missing the customer service elements of her part-time job selling shoes, she realised that she needed a more people focused career.

In this episode of Quit the 9-to-5 with Ben Handler, Rachel shares how, after a friend suggested that she try real estate, she found her calling. She discusses the transition into the property sector, how and why she then moved from the sales side of the business into the property buying side and talks about some of the challenges she met along the way.

Rachel reminisces about her first client and explains where she plans to take her career going forward while Ben reveals the skills that make a good buyer’s agent.

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Northampton

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Kembla Grange

66.91%
Gnarabup

66.67%
Boomerang Beach

66.67%

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