The best thing about being a broker is…well, according to the brokers at Citiwide Homeloans, there is a whole raft of reasons why they love their business.

The great advantage of the broking business is the potential to earn a good income. Australians are keen home owners and most homes have a loan attached – so there is opportunity everywhere you turn. It’s a growth industry – whether the focus is on new homes or re-mortgages.

And then there’s lifestyle. The flexibility of being able to work when, where and how it suits you is a winner for brokers of all ages and at all stages of life.

Some franchisees love the ability to perform their tasks wherever they are.  “I can work from anywhere, even the car.  All the banks are online and I can communicate with clients.”

For a working mother, the opportunity to mix home life with business is priceless. “Flexibility is so golden for me. I can take a break and read a book to the children, I can work after hours when everyone is in bed.”

A great lifestyle is dependent on achieving results, and that means hard work – particularly when a franchisee is starting out.

“You have to work hard at it, the early years were difficult but the persistence pays off,” says one franchisee with almost 15 years in the business.

What really helps a franchisee to make their mark in the broking market is the back-up support delivered by a reliable, professional business like Citiwide.

The broker gets strong back end support and two years of mentoring, and that allows them to concentrate on getting the deal.  In a small, boutique business there is naturally a more personal touch, exemplified by the one-on-one training that’s available to brokers.

Add to all this a long line-up of home loan options for clients (there is access to more than 25 lenders) and it makes sense to choose a business like Citiwide.

So what does it take to be a success in the network?

Of course, you need to be a people person. You’re helping people fulfil a dream by getting a home loan. There’s a huge sense of satisfaction to gain from that.

Then there are the personal characteristics. Commitment. Self-motivation. Patience. These are all attributes that brand ambassadors for Citiwide cite as crucial to achieve success as a broker.

Does this sound like you? You could take the next step towards greater flexibility and the potential to earn good money. Just find out more here.