Five Questions With: Ryan Antrop

"A NEW agent should develop a sphere of influence where he or she taps into all social connections." / COURTESY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
"A NEW agent should develop a sphere of influence where he or she taps into all social connections." / COURTESY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES

Ryan Antrop has been named the 2016 Realtor of the Year by the Northern Rhode Island Board of Realtors. A Realtor for 11 years, he is affiliated with Residential Properties in Cumberland, and was the 2015 president of the Northern Rhode Island Board of Realtors. He recently spoke about his work and the local market with Providence Business News.

PBN: How is the northern Rhode Island market different than other suburban areas of Providence?
ANTROP:
Northern Rhode Island is a larger suburban area to cover than the other suburbs of Providence. The dynamics of the area include cities and towns with single-family and multi-family homes. However, I have sold properties in Foster and Burrillville, some of which includes significant acreage, and is miles from [my] office. Price points vary and there is greater competition from other agencies.

PBN: What led you to become a Realtor? Were you interested in real estate from an early point?
ANTROP:
I became interested in real estate during my college years. The first property I sold, I sold as an owner. I obtained my real estate license during my first semester of law school, where I studied real estate law, and have been an agent ever since. The profession is exciting because there are no two days alike. If you work hard, you can be in charge of your own destiny.

PBN: You serve on the Cumberland Zoning Board. What led you to get involved in town government?
ANTROP:
I was asked to become a member of the zoning board by a fellow board member. I am a lifelong resident of Cumberland and think it is important to give back to my community.

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PBN: What advice would you give someone looking to break into the profession?
ANTROP:
I would tell them to be patient, clientele is not developed overnight. A new agent needs to be diligent and hardworking. The work can be 24-7. A new agent should develop a sphere of influence where he or she taps into all social connections. Working within a team can be instructional and working for an agency that can provide the best marketing and technical resources is very beneficial.

PBN: Do you have a favorite sales story?
ANTROP:
I remember a very difficult deal where my client, a first-time homebuyer, was self-employed. He required extensive documentation because he did not receive a weekly paycheck. We diligently persevered and ultimately, he was able to buy that first home. There was a happy ending.

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