We had the good fortune of connecting with Alan Alcala and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Alan, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
Figure it out about the insurance requirements, because no one wants to help or disclose it.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
When I decided to obtain my Real Estate Broker license, I was planning to work from myself at my home office, as soon I got my license I started to post on social media about it, then a friend and a client that was renting a commercial space, that I helped him to rent it, called me and asked me if I wanted to share the space, is super close to my house, location is perfect on a strip mall on the main road, and best of all the rent is super low, so for a year I share with him, paid half of the rent and that gave me the confidence to take over the lease a year later and grow, also many agents start reached out to me wanted to work with me, I have been growing constantly 1 agent a month, as today I have over 20 agents.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
1-Wynwood the Art District in Miami 2-Deerfield Beach, away from the craziness of Miami Beach, and Las Olas Blvd in Ft Lauderdale, nice dining and great beaches.
3- Take them to the springs in Central Florida
4- BBQ at my house

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
2 of my previous brokers when I was an agent, really mentor me and guide me to the path to became a successful agent, one is Rick Rapp from Travers Miran Realty and the former broker of Skye Louis Realty, Desare Kohn-Laski, also the pandemic gave me the time I need it to get my broker license, and just in time for the 2021 real estate craziness, that was the best year ever on real estate. A book that I loved is Sell it Like Serhant, from Ryan Serhant, a genuine guy that really motivated me too.

Website: www.XPNRealty.com

Instagram: @XPNRealty

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alain-alcala-e-pro-256133125/

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