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!

January 3, 2024 0

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.

November 7, 2023 0

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.

September 21, 2023 0

Top 10 Complaints Real Estate Agents Have… About Other Real Estate Agents

The real estate industry is a tight-knit community, but pet peeves are bound to exist even in the best of businesses. I surveyed a group of agents to ask, "What is the one thing other agents do – or don't do that aggravates you?" Here is a list of the top 10 answers. No surprise many agents had the same gripes.

June 10, 2023 0

10 Must Read Books for New Real Estate Agents

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.

March 5, 2023 0

10 Important Topics Your Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course Won’t Cover

Your Real Estate pre-licensing course will be jammed packed full of vocabulary terms and concepts that you will need to memorize, which is fantastic, and doing so will help you succeed in passing your exams. But what you WON’T learn in these courses is equally essential.

August 31, 2020 3

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 →

December 2, 2019 3

Tis’ the Season to …

Engage Your Clients, Family and Friends! As the weather changes and the real estate market slows down (historically this has been the case), this is a great time to work on your business. What do I mean by “work on your business?” Not only is this a good time to work on administrative tasks (clean... Continue Reading →

October 4, 2019 2

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 →

September 17, 2019 2

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 →

August 28, 2019 2

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 →

August 17, 2019 4

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 →

July 12, 2019 2

What Does it Mean to be a Referral Agent?

*Please note, this post is written in regard to the State of Virginia rules and regulations. Please check your state rules and regulations regarding referral status. This post was recently updated for better understanding. Now that you have passed the real estate licensing exam, you have a big decision to make. Do you join a... Continue Reading →

June 29, 2019 13

Study Tips for Passing the Real Estate Exam the First Try

Great advice from those who have recently passed the real estate exam.

June 10, 2019 10

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 →

June 1, 2019 2

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