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No matter how long you’ve been in the real estate business, there’s always something new to learn. New niches, new tech, market changes and more — they all call for new training to understand new ways of doing business.
As we look ahead to the challenges of 2025, we asked: What training do you think agents need most in 2025? Do they need to get up to speed on AI and other emerging technologies? Is there a niche or market segment that is poised to explode this year? Do most agents need to get back to basics and focus on the fundamentals? Here are your responses:
- Agents need to keep up/educated with all the new changes in our real estate business and then educate their clients. It will help them succeed in this right-now tough climate.
- Sales skills, time management, mindset
- Human skills with people. Less technology more human connection. The tech world has it all wrong. We already have too much tech and too little human touch.
- Engaging communication: drip email, mail, video, social media, negotiation, selling value
- Ethical behavior
- Back to basics
- I think most agents should work on their sphere, then make sure they are keeping in touch with those clients, friends and everyone they would like to do business with.
- Manners
Editor’s note: These responses were given anonymously and, therefore, are not attributed to anyone specifically. Responses were also edited for grammar and clarity. Inman doesn’t endorse any specific method and regulations may vary from state to state.
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