Ok, this is where I need you to pay attention; this is important. As a newly licensed real estate agent, you must not limit your capacity. While focusing on one client at a time may seem like ...
What is Your Capacity?
Five Podcasts to Follow in 2024
For those of you who don't know me, I am a HUGE proponent of personal and professional growth and development. I am always seeking to learn more to achieve my goals, which include serving and helping others (I'll post more on the crucial role of personal and professional development later this week). I wanted to share a huge part of my personal and professional growth plan with you - listening to podcasts. I spend a good amount of time in the car, usually traveling between our offices. Here are my top 5 favorite podcasts you should be following in 2024 to level up your life and your business and make it the BEST YEAR yet!
Is it Time to Switch Brokerage Firms? A New Real Estate Agent’s Guide
Becoming a real estate agent is a rewarding career choice, but it can be challenging to navigate the industry, especially when you're new to it. We're so excited when we pass the exam that we sometimes hastily select a brokerage firm to join, only to discover it's not the perfect place for you. Are you stuck? No.
The Essential Pillars of Success: Organizational Tips for New Real Estate Agents
Congratulations on embarking on your journey as a real estate agent! As you step into this exciting and dynamic (and somewhat crazy) industry, it's crucial to understand that organization is the key to unlocking success in your career.
Hosting Open Houses – Good for Your New Business or Not?
I say GOOD! As a new real estate agent, hosting open houses is one of the best ways to get your name out there and start building your business. Open houses are a great way to meet potential clients, learn about the market, and build your reputation. Here are some reasons why new real estate... Continue Reading →
The Importance of Setting Business Goals and Crushing Them
December is upon us! It that time of the year again… not just the holiday season, but the time of year when we prepare our mindset and businesses for the coming year. This is a great time to review the past 11 months, what has worked, what has not. How many of the goals on... Continue Reading →
11 Safety Tips for New Real Estate Agents
September is REALTOR Safety Month All occupations offer some risks. As a newer real estate agent, you may not be aware of the continuous concern for personal safety in this career. There will be many times you will be working alone showing a property or previewing a home, holding an open house and meeting a... Continue Reading →
How New Real Estate Agents Can Get Their First Clients | 10 Ways to Generate Leads
As a New Real Estate AgentYour licensed, you’ve joined the perfect brokerage firm, you’ve started completing some of the up and running tasks I mentioned in a previous post, so now what should you do? It’s time to generate some business! So, where do you start? Here are 10 great ways to begin generating your... Continue Reading →
The 4 People You Need in Your Life for a Successful Career
A Coach, a Mentor, an Accountability Partner, and an AdvocateThe 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 of... Continue Reading →
Always Be Prepared – 15 Agent Essential Items to Keep in Your Car Trunk
Always be prepared. Sounds like the Boy Scouts motto, but in the real estate world, as a real estate agent, this is a quality that truly shows your professionalism and character. So, let’s talk about 15 items you should keep in our car at all times, you know, “just in case” and so you are... Continue Reading →
Should You Join a Team or Go Solo? Your Next Big Decision
Deciding whether you should join a team or go solo in the real estate business is another big decision you need to make upon starting your new career. This decision will undoubtedly have a significant impact on your success. Before you make the decision, have YOUR goals for your business mapped out. Would joining a... Continue Reading →
Now What? | What to Do After Passing Your Real Estate Exam
What you should be doing while you wait for your license to be processed or are waiting for your new agent training to begin! Now that you have passed your state licensing test and found a brokerage firm to affiliate with… what do you do while you wait for your license to be processed by... Continue Reading →
How to Choose the Right Brokerage as a New Real Estate Agent | Find 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 →
How to Get Your Real Estate License in Virginia: Step-by-Step Guide
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 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. Please read on...... Continue Reading →
Before Your Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! I started this blog to share tips and advice in hopes of helping those interested in starting a real estate career. Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
