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Connect with people you care about, and give them such excellent service that they will happily refer you to their friends and acquaintances
Answer yes or no to the following 10 questions, and see how you score on the 'most likely to succeed in real estate' scale
Agents misrepresent themselves and aspects of their transaction, sometimes without even knowing it, according to broker and ethics hearing officer Barbara Betts
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Buying or selling will always be stressful to some degree. As an agent, recognizing conflict is a critical skill that needs to be developed and honed
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So you've got your real estate license in hand — now what? Of course, finding a place to work and securing those first clients may seem like they should top your list, but there are a few other details newbies shouldn't neglect
Find out how Florida agent Liz Hogan learned that it’s not just what you know, it’s often who you know that gets results
Take the guessswork out of social media and put together a plan you can commit to. With scheduling, timing and more, you're sure to see results
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Recruiters understand that your chances of surviving your first year in the business are low, and they'll say almost anything to get you onboard. Here is a list of truths they won't prepare you for
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Genuine confidence comes from getting uncomfortable, trying new things, and learning from your success and failures
Want to write more handwritten notes to clients and colleagues but aren't sure what to say? Never suffer from writer's block again with these tips and templates
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Don't neglect to explain how valuable local knowledge can be, along with the importance of representation and being a fiduciary
Worried about coming across as a rookie? Here's how to use your marketing and messaging to redirect your audience away from your lack of experience and prove your value
Having a real estate broker who embodies these crucial traits could make the difference between your success or failure as a new agent
Want to hit the ground running in your career? Follow these 20 time-tested, proven productivity strategies to manage your time wisely and get more done, Inman's Christy Murdock writes
With so many real estate agents calling it quits within the first couple of years, those early-career decisions can prove to be vital in setting you up for long-term success