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John Meussner
Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA
#MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852

1) Shut out the bells & whistles and focus on the basic fundamentals of good business, sales, and service

2) Don't let the market dictate how you operate.  Stick with consistently good habits, and don't let a buyer or sellers market shake you from them

3) Expect things to be difficult, or get difficult, and don't let the difficulty shake enthusiam, optimism, and desire to learn and get better

Jul 19, 2017 05:18 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Ginger Harper, I couldn't have said it better than Barbara Todaro and Anna Banana Kruchten, CRS

Another tip - When you first start, there's typically not a lot of business for you. Consider this a 40-50 hour work week and spend that time wisely...WORKING!  Work your sphere, market yourself, network and educate yourself on the business and the community.  

Jul 19, 2017 03:43 PM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

learn to market online

learn to market offline

improve your networking skills....

 

it's all about marketing.... 

Jul 19, 2017 12:47 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Call everyone you know

call everyone  you know

call everyone you know

and then start all over again.

Jul 19, 2017 05:29 PM
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Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

Run Forest, run 

Jul 19, 2017 04:23 PM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Here is the bath room.

Here is the gym.

There is the exit door where low volume producers get escorted out.

Jul 19, 2017 03:35 PM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

1.  Get a good coach or mentor for your first year.

2.  Write a business plan and a budget.

3.  Have a marketing plan set up and use a % from each closing.

 

 

Jul 19, 2017 03:14 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Ginger,

I second Barbara Todaro 's answer

Jul 19, 2017 02:13 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Beware of the quicksand, the fire swamp and the ROUSes.  What's an ROUS?

 

Jul 19, 2017 01:14 PM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

1. start taking GRI courses and learn right off the bat HOW to build a business and not just sell houses.

2. learn how to market from an expert - on and off line

3 prospect prospect prospect

Jul 19, 2017 12:58 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671
  1. Make your calls, your phone is your best friend.
  2. Become an expert online marketer
  3. Dont buy leads.
Jul 19, 2017 08:40 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Choose 3 from the items on this blog post for new agents

Jul 19, 2017 07:37 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

It isn't easy and you have to work hard and smart. Be sure you are adequately funded. Do everything you can to become an expert in a neighborhood or field.

Jul 19, 2017 06:24 PM
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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

Get a mentor
Build a database and work it
What Barbara Todaro said


 

 

Jul 19, 2017 05:05 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Listen, Learn, Repeat.

Jul 19, 2017 02:27 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Before you interview, make sure you have the achievement drive, positive energy and coachability to be successful. Look for a sponsoring broker with the attitude that will propel you forward and can mentor you to be successful.

Learn how to market yourself and learn the skills to list and sell.

You are off to a successful career.

Jul 19, 2017 02:00 PM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Business plan

Time management

Prospect every day

Jul 19, 2017 01:00 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Build a database and stay in contact.

Build a referral network and work it daily.

Stay on the phone until your appointment schedule is full.

Jul 19, 2017 12:45 PM
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Abby Stiller
TOP SELLING REALTY - Cape Coral, FL
SW Florida (239) 284-8637

Learn, ask for referrals, find the right RE company

Jul 20, 2017 08:51 AM
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Ginger Harper
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage~ Ginger Harper Real Estate Team - Southport, NC
Your Southport~Oak Island Agent~Brunswick County!

I like  "Just Do It!"

Jul 20, 2017 07:07 AM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego
  1. Have a business plan and follow it.
  2. Build a database / CRM and engage it.
  3. Network for new leads, don't buy them.
Jul 20, 2017 06:16 AM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

1. Start with a Database

2. Imput and touch you SOI

3. Select a Niche OR very specific Geo Area to become the LOCAL EXPERT in

Jul 20, 2017 05:40 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

1. IF we don't get the first transaction underway within 30 day AS SPELLED OUT IN THE NEW AGENTS BUSINESS PLAN, time to plan the exit.

2. This is a business, not a hobby. Activity MUST lead to money.

3. Go deep, not wide.

Jul 20, 2017 05:25 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Parked and reading...

Jul 20, 2017 05:23 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Ginger Harper - I'd rather share three words - 'Just Do It'!

Jul 19, 2017 11:23 PM
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Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Work their sphere, find a mentor and learn the inventory.

Jul 19, 2017 06:00 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Barbara has answered.

Jul 19, 2017 05:33 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Ask a lot questions as in assume nothing

If you don't know say so and then you will know

Practice your people skills you are going to need them

Jul 19, 2017 03:13 PM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Ginger Harper 1) Get into a good mentoring program; 2) Get into a good training program; 3) Write a business plan and work your plan.

Jul 19, 2017 01:19 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Market, prospect, give great service in everything you do

Jul 19, 2017 01:06 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

1. Get a CRM right away.

2. Shadow an experienced agent.

3. Start learning everything you can about your market--neighborhoods, sales, builders, etc.

Jul 19, 2017 12:40 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Keep good records of everyone who contacts you, and stay in touch with those you have closed.

Jul 22, 2017 06:56 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Find a great mentor

Avoid the Guru party

Do the right thing no matter what

Jul 20, 2017 11:50 AM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo
  1. You are a Fiduciary, learn what that means
  2. You represent the best interest of others, always do that
  3. Promote & Upgrade the status and meaning of being a Realtor at all times
Jul 20, 2017 11:17 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance
  1. Learn to say "No"
  2. Use "No" more frequently than "Yes"
  3. "No" does not mean "maybe"
Jul 20, 2017 08:43 AM
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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

Only one, find a like minded expert and have them mentor you.

Jul 20, 2017 06:00 AM