{"id":101204,"date":"2024-11-29T11:32:23","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T03:32:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/?p=101204"},"modified":"2026-01-09T15:59:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T07:59:16","slug":"from-hawker-to-real-estate-agent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/from-hawker-to-real-estate-agent\/","title":{"rendered":"The Hawker Who Made Over RM10 Million in Real Estate: This is Alvin Chan\u2019s Story"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p>We frequently hear inspiring tales of people who faced <strong>challenges before achieving success<\/strong>. From Walt Disney to Bill Gates to Elon Musk.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At IQI, there&rsquo;s a remarkable story of a <strong>hawker who sold vegetarian food <\/strong>and transformed into a <strong>successful real estate agent<\/strong>, raking in millions of ringgits <strong>before turning 30<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With sheer determination, resilience, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iqiglobal.com\/blog\/iqi-ren-home-bonus-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">strong belief<\/a> in himself, <strong>Alvin Chan<\/strong> has now established himself as one of the leading performers in <strong>Malaysia&rsquo;s real estate scene<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need a boost to stay on track and chase your dreams, let Alvin Chan&rsquo;s journey inspire you every step of the way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"956\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/iqiglobal-web-revamp.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/wp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/23ccecd2c4a03d2ed82fc2927baea5e861a22b94_.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100496\" style=\"width:514px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/23ccecd2c4a03d2ed82fc2927baea5e861a22b94_.webp 956w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/23ccecd2c4a03d2ed82fc2927baea5e861a22b94_-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/23ccecd2c4a03d2ed82fc2927baea5e861a22b94_-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/23ccecd2c4a03d2ed82fc2927baea5e861a22b94_-768x771.webp 768w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/23ccecd2c4a03d2ed82fc2927baea5e861a22b94_-370x372.webp 370w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/23ccecd2c4a03d2ed82fc2927baea5e861a22b94_-120x120.webp 120w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/23ccecd2c4a03d2ed82fc2927baea5e861a22b94_-865x869.webp 865w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/23ccecd2c4a03d2ed82fc2927baea5e861a22b94_-642x645.webp 642w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/23ccecd2c4a03d2ed82fc2927baea5e861a22b94_-160x160.webp 160w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/23ccecd2c4a03d2ed82fc2927baea5e861a22b94_-80x80.webp 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 956px) 100vw, 956px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide sc_height_tiny\">\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Alvin Chan&rsquo;s Journey<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-a-wake-up-call-from-facebook-nbsp-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">A Wake-Up Call from Facebook&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-reality-check-of-real-estate-nbsp-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">The Reality-Check of Real Estate&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-from-zero-to-hero-nbsp-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">From Zero to Hero&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-owing-it-to-iqi-global-nbsp-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">Owing it to IQI Global&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide sc_height_tiny\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-wake-up-call-from-facebook-nbsp-nbsp\"><strong>A Wake-Up Call from Facebook&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before he was a successful agent working at his own pace, Alvin was once a <strong>vegetarian food stall hawker<\/strong>. Starting at the <strong>age of 19<\/strong>, he worked tirelessly from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., only to switch gears in the evening, donning formal attire to <strong>distribute flyers in shopping malls<\/strong> until late at night.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was a grueling routine, but he maintained an open mind for opportunities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One day in<strong> 2017<\/strong>, a Facebook property ad caught his attention. Though he couldn&rsquo;t afford the property at the time, the agent suggested he<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iqiglobal.com\/blog\/sasidar-real-estate-success-journey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\"> <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-text-hover-color\">explore real estate<\/mark><\/a> as a part-time job.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He attended a briefing and instantly got swooned by the professionalism and sharp appearances of the real estate agents. &ldquo;A group of people came wearing a suit, clean shoes and looking very presentable. I was &lsquo;sold&rsquo; right away with their confidence.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The promise of <strong>flexibility<\/strong>, <strong>unlimited income<\/strong>, and the chance to step away from the hawker lifestyle excites him.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He decided to give it a shot and thus began his journey with <strong>IQI Global<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"559\" height=\"793\" src=\"https:\/\/iqiglobal-web-revamp.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/wp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_3139-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_3139-1.webp 559w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_3139-1-211x300.webp 211w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_3139-1-370x525.webp 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-reality-check-of-real-estate-nbsp-nbsp\"><strong>The Reality-Check of Real Estate&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting into real estate is a breeze, but staying on that tough road is where the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iqiglobal.com\/blog\/ask-a-real-estate-agent-how-do-you-start-a-career-in-real-estate-yeo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-text-hover-color\">real challenge kicks<\/mark> in<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In his<strong> first three months<\/strong>, he didn&rsquo;t close any deals.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&ldquo;One biggest common misconception about real estate agents is that they <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iqiglobal.com\/blog\/top-6-questions-surrounding-a-real-estate-negotiator-salary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-text-hover-color\">earn money quickly<\/mark><\/a> and effortlessly. However, the reality involves discipline, resilience, and consistent effort.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>lack of a stable salary<\/strong> was daunting, especially with monthly expenses and financial commitments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During low points, he doubted himself. However, he <strong>learned to focus<\/strong>, <strong>manage his time effectively<\/strong>, and <strong>trust the process<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though he faced some tough times and had his doubts at first, he didn&rsquo;t give up. He got the hang of the industry, improved his <strong>sales techniques<\/strong>, and really tapped into the world of <strong>digital marketing<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the end of his first year, he sold his <strong>first serviced suite<\/strong> and <strong>super link house<\/strong>. He even closed off <strong>RM4 million<\/strong> in sales within <strong>two days<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/iqiglobal-web-revamp.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/wp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PHOTO-2024-11-09-15-06-21-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100502\" style=\"width:492px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PHOTO-2024-11-09-15-06-21-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PHOTO-2024-11-09-15-06-21-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PHOTO-2024-11-09-15-06-21-370x493.webp 370w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PHOTO-2024-11-09-15-06-21-865x1153.webp 865w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PHOTO-2024-11-09-15-06-21-642x856.webp 642w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PHOTO-2024-11-09-15-06-21.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-from-zero-to-hero-nbsp-nbsp\"><strong>From Zero to Hero&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Surprisingly, the <strong>COVID-19 pandemic<\/strong>, which hit a lot of people hard, turned out to be a great chance for Alvin to stand out.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He focused on<strong> online marketing<\/strong>, making engaging <strong>property tour videos<\/strong> that caught the eye of potential buyers. This fresh strategy resulted in impressive sales and took his career to a whole new level.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alvin also mentioned that he <strong>leads a small team<\/strong> of agents who use Facebook ads for marketing and focused on <strong>online strategies<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this, he managed to maintain his momentum. Between 2020 and 2023, he made it as <strong>Melaka&rsquo;s top project performer<\/strong>, and in one memorable instance, he closed<strong> RM10 million in project sales<\/strong> in a single day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Year<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Achievements<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>2020 &ndash; 2023<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Melaka Top Project Performers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>2021<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Southern Region Top 100 Project Achiever<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>2021<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Southern Region Top 100 Subsales Achiever<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>2022<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">IQI Dreammakerz Achiever Club<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>2023 &ndash; 2024<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">MIEA Residential Industry of The Year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>2024<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Britishpedia &ndash; Successful People in Malaysia<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk about rise from ashes, right?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To this day, Alvin continues to focus on growing his team and his success. He became the proud owner of <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-text-hover-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iqiglobal.com\/blog\/rolex-achievers-success-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">luxury items<\/a> <\/mark>like <strong>BMW<\/strong> and a <strong>Rolex<\/strong>, traveled around the world, and received esteemed accolades, including honors from the <strong>Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA)<\/strong> and recognition from <strong>Britishpedia&rsquo;s Successful People in Malaysia<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/iqiglobal-web-revamp.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/wp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PHOTO-2024-11-09-15-06-17-1024x766.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100499\" style=\"width:614px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PHOTO-2024-11-09-15-06-17-1024x766.webp 1024w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PHOTO-2024-11-09-15-06-17-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PHOTO-2024-11-09-15-06-17-768x575.webp 768w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PHOTO-2024-11-09-15-06-17-370x277.webp 370w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PHOTO-2024-11-09-15-06-17-533x400.webp 533w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PHOTO-2024-11-09-15-06-17-865x647.webp 865w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PHOTO-2024-11-09-15-06-17-642x480.webp 642w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PHOTO-2024-11-09-15-06-17.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-owing-it-to-iqi-global-nbsp-nbsp\"><strong>Owing it to IQI Global&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For Alvin, IQI Global&rsquo;s<strong> systematic approach<\/strong>, <strong>digital empowerment<\/strong>, and global market reach made it the perfect platform for his real estate journey.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond work, the agency&rsquo;s culture has allowed him to enjoy life, travel with his family, and build lasting relationships with his team.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&ldquo;If I have one advice to my younger self, it would be &lsquo;Becoming real estate agent sooner.&rsquo;&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He emphasises the importance of <strong>continuous learning<\/strong>, <strong>building strong relationships<\/strong>, and <strong>staying up to date with the latest trends<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With his unwavering passion and strategic approach, Alvin continues to make significant strides in the real estate industry.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His story serves as an inspiration to anyone who dreams of achieving success, regardless of their <strong>background or circumstances<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/iqiglobal-web-revamp.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/wp\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PHOTO-2024-11-09-15-06-20-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100504\" style=\"width:674px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PHOTO-2024-11-09-15-06-20-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PHOTO-2024-11-09-15-06-20-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PHOTO-2024-11-09-15-06-20-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PHOTO-2024-11-09-15-06-20-370x278.webp 370w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PHOTO-2024-11-09-15-06-20-533x400.webp 533w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PHOTO-2024-11-09-15-06-20-865x649.webp 865w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PHOTO-2024-11-09-15-06-20-642x482.webp 642w, https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PHOTO-2024-11-09-15-06-20.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide sc_height_tiny\">\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-text-link-color\">Inspired by Alvin Chan&rsquo;s journey? Start your own path to success today with IQI. Believe in yourself, surround yourself with supportive people, and never give up. 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From Walt Disney to Bill Gates to Elon Musk.&nbsp;&nbsp; At IQI, there&rsquo;s a remarkable story of a hawker who sold vegetarian food and transformed into a successful real estate agent, raking in millions of ringgits before turning 30.&nbsp; With sheer determination, resilience,&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":87,"featured_media":101241,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","postBodyCss":"","postBodyMargin":[],"postBodyPadding":[],"postBodyBackground":{"backgroundType":"classic","gradient":""},"footnotes":""},"categories":[10209],"tags":[8036,1067,231,605,412,305,492,224],"class_list":["post-101204","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-warrior-story","tag-2024-vi","tag-career-change","tag-iqi-en","tag-iqi-warrior-journey","tag-malaysia-ms","tag-property","tag-property-career","tag-real-estate"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.1 (Yoast SEO v26.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Real Story: A Hawker Who Makes Millions as Real Estate Agent<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"This is an inspiring story of a vegetarian hawker who decided to become a real estate agent; 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