As a new real estate agent, reading is one of the best daily habits that you can practice to ensure your success. There are thousands of books that can help you develop your skills, learn new strategies, and succeed in your career. To help you out, I've listed below what I feel are ten of the best books for new real estate agents to read.
Six Common Reasons Why New Real Estate Agents Fail
And how to avoid becoming one of them.According to the National Association of Realtors, 87% of real estate agents fail in the first 5 years of entering the industry. 75% of them fail in the very first year! These statistics are shocking for sure, but honestly, they are not surprising. So why are these numbers... Continue Reading →
The 4 People You Need in Your Life for a Successful Career
A Coach, a Mentor, an Accountability Partner, and an Advocate The path to a successful career doesn’t just include you, while it does depend on you and your actions, having these four-essential people in your life will ultimately increase your odds of greater success: a Coach, a Mentor, an Accountability Partner, and an Advocate. All... Continue Reading →
Finding the Perfect Brokerage Firm for YOU!
Congratulations on passing the real estate salespersons licensing exam! You have just spent weeks or even months studying, learning and probably memorizing important terms and concepts that will help you succeed in your soon to be real estate career. So now what? What’s next? The next step will be to affiliate with a brokerage firm... Continue Reading →
Study Tips for Passing the Real Estate Exam the First Try
Great advice from those who have recently passed the real estate exam.
Steps to Getting Your Real Estate Salesperson License
How to Become a Real Estate Agent So now that you have decided to pursue a career in real estate, you may be wondering how to get licensed? For the purposes of this blog, and since it’s the only licensing experience I have, I will focus on the steps for completing the Virginia salesperson licensing... Continue Reading →
8 Things to Consider BEFORE You Decide on a Career in Real Estate
Before you decide to change careers or start a new career in real estate, there are some aspects you need to know and take into consideration before making the leap.
Before You Begin…
I'd like to introduce myself. I’m a newly licensed Real Estate Agent in Virginia who has the desire to help others succeed in their "soon to be" real estate careers. What I am not - is an expert. Do I feel that I need to be an expert to offer this advice and tips? No.... Continue Reading →