What should you do when you are first entering the real estate industry to set yourself up for success?

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

There have been many posts written for Newbies on advice how to get started and mistakes to avoid. Look under the ActiveRain Newbie group or use teh search bar and type in newbie advice.

Mar 28, 2016 10:48 AM

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Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX

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Kathleen Luiten

Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI

Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Don't buy leads, don't spend most of your time on cold calls or door knocking, do work your sphere of influence and keep working it. Get the best mentor you can find, offer to shadow them and be their unpaid assistant just to learn.

Mar 28, 2016 08:51 AM

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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...

Cocoa Beach, FL

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DEANNA C. SMITH CERTIFIED MOBILE NOTARY

Certified Mobile Notary Signing Agent - Smith Mountain Lake, VA

Highest Ranked Certified Mobile Notary in Virginia

It's actually NOT that hard. YOU have to make up YOUR mind to be consistent and persistant in YOUR pursuit of a real estate career.

Second, I have been at this over 30 years and have lived and worked by the motto: " Be A Professional ". Following that motto will help with decision making and dealing with difficult clients.

Finally, find a professional LICENSED Mortgage Loan Originator, like ME, to advise you on mortgage issues and to help YOU get YOUR client's loans closed quickly and correctly.

Mar 28, 2016 08:47 AM

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DEANNA C. SMITH CERTIF...

Smith Mountain Lake, VA

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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI

HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA

Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

FInd a honest and sharing mentor and learn the practical aspects that will ultimately lead to your success.

Mar 28, 2016 05:35 AM

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Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX

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Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

Listen to those that have achieved success.

Mar 28, 2016 04:34 AM

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Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX

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Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

if you learn nothing else, LEARN HOW TO MARKET ONLINE AND OFFLINE....PROPERLY....

Mar 28, 2016 03:44 AM

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Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX

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Michael Setunsky

Woodbridge, VA

Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Aimee Fitches Find a good broker with a training and mentoring program.

Mar 28, 2016 03:05 AM

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Aimee Fitches

Salt Lake City, UT

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Noah Seidenberg

Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL

Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Learn from someone who is a top producer, ask to be their assistant.

Apr 03, 2016 02:08 PM

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Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX

REALTOR®, Broker

Have a business plan, manage your time, prospect every day.

Mar 28, 2016 10:33 PM

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Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA

Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Aimee Fitches - welcome to the real world!

What you need to do is - invest in coaching or mentor-ship.

I like to work by referral and may want to refer you to Buffini & Company ....

Mar 28, 2016 03:19 PM

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Olga Simoncelli

Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT

CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Learn the local statutes and regulations.

Mar 28, 2016 12:41 PM

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Never stop learning..

Mar 28, 2016 11:02 AM

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Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate

ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL

"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

You know, it seems to me that this is the type of thing one should investigate before spending their time and money on going to school for a career they may or may not be suited for.

Mar 28, 2016 10:24 AM

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William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Call everyone you know

Mar 28, 2016 10:22 AM

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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA

https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA

Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Work your friends. Sphere of Influence is great because they already know and like you!

Mar 28, 2016 09:34 AM

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Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Get a great mentor to help you

Mar 28, 2016 09:17 AM

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John Pusa

Glendale, CA

Aimee Fitches This is very good question.

Mar 28, 2016 07:28 AM

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Richie Alan Naggar

people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA

agent & author

Lend everyone your ear and not your mouth...You'll do/be fine

Mar 28, 2016 07:16 AM

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LUXURYSOCALREALTY COMPASS La Jolla

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Hi Ddepending on what kind of budget you may or may not have you may want to consider joining a top producing team for the first 2 years to get some overflow deals. don't get caught up on your brand. Your brand is nothing if you are broke and have to leave the business after a year and half with not enough sales as a solo agent.

Mar 28, 2016 07:00 AM

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Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Find a good mentor!

Mar 28, 2016 04:48 AM

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Sybil Campbell

Fernandina Beach, FL

Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

FInd a great company with a good manager and get a mentor Aimee Fitches.

Mar 28, 2016 04:45 AM

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Joan Dickie

Keller Williams Premier Realty - La Crosse, WI

Keller Williams Premier Realty

Get out and meet people. Don't waste any time on a website just yet. Do opens if they work in your area, door knock if that doesnt scare you. Don't waste any time on planning - Just go and work every day. If there is something to spend time on, it is systems to help you keep contact with leads, but only part of the day should be reserved for that.

Mar 28, 2016 04:25 AM

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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041

ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL

Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Understand that what you don't know WILL hurt you.

There are five essetnial steps to take BEFORE going to real estate school. If you do not follow those five steps you WILL end up at the brokers office asking "What do I do now?"

"Get On The Right Track: Breaking The Failure System" will prove beneficial. Preview on:

Mar 28, 2016 03:06 AM

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There have been many posts written for Newbies on advice how to get started and mistakes to avoid. Look under the ActiveRain Newbie group or use teh search bar and type in newbie advice.
Don't buy leads, don't spend most of your time on cold calls or door knocking, do work your sphere of influence and keep working it. Get the best mentor you can find, offer to shadow them and be their unpaid assistant just to learn.
It's actually NOT that hard. YOU have to make up YOUR mind to be consistent and persistant in YOUR pursuit of a real estate career.

Second, I have been at this over 30 years and have lived and worked by the motto: " Be A Professional ". Following that motto will help with decision making and dealing with difficult clients.

Finally, find a professional LICENSED Mortgage Loan Originator, like ME, to advise you on mortgage issues and to help YOU get YOUR client's loans closed quickly and correctly.
FInd a honest and sharing mentor and learn the practical aspects that will ultimately lead to your success.
if you learn nothing else, LEARN HOW TO MARKET ONLINE AND OFFLINE....PROPERLY....
Aimee Fitches Find a good broker with a training and mentoring program.
Learn from someone who is a top producer, ask to be their assistant.
Aimee Fitches - welcome to the real world!

What you need to do is - invest in coaching or mentor-ship.

I like to work by referral and may want to refer you to Buffini & Company ....
You know, it seems to me that this is the type of thing one should investigate before spending their time and money on going to school for a career they may or may not be suited for.
Work your friends. Sphere of Influence is great because they already know and like you!
Lend everyone your ear and not your mouth...You'll do/be fine
Hi Ddepending on what kind of budget you may or may not have you may want to consider joining a top producing team for the first 2 years to get some overflow deals. don't get caught up on your brand. Your brand is nothing if you are broke and have to leave the business after a year and half with not enough sales as a solo agent.
FInd a great company with a good manager and get a mentor Aimee Fitches.
Get out and meet people. Don't waste any time on a website just yet. Do opens if they work in your area, door knock if that doesnt scare you. Don't waste any time on planning - Just go and work every day. If there is something to spend time on, it is systems to help you keep contact with leads, but only part of the day should be reserved for that.
Understand that what you don't know WILL hurt you.

There are five essetnial steps to take BEFORE going to real estate school. If you do not follow those five steps you WILL end up at the brokers office asking "What do I do now?"

"Get On The Right Track: Breaking The Failure System" will prove beneficial. Preview on: