Field Notes from a Realtor
Simple Does Not Mean Easy – And The 3 Pillars You Need In Real Estate Sales
For years I’ve seen it happen.
A new wave of agents gets into the business filled with enthusiasm and ready to sell, sell, sell. A couple years later, many are looking for a new line of work. Based on my observations the dropout rate for agents within two years is about 90%.
To be honest, I struggled for years to find the right direction and maximize my efforts. Now, I realize what the issue was for me and, I believe, for many that get into this business.
It comes down to this: Simple does not mean easy
Gloom to Bloom in 12 Days
This Mountain View listing located in the heart Silicon Valley brought together a lot of the expertise I’ve gained over the years, so we documented the entire process to show how I took the home from “gloom to bloom.”
Thinking About Becoming a Real Estate Agent? Read This First...
A great post from Greg Nino, Houston real estate agent, titled, "An Open Letter to Anyone Wanting to Get Their Real Estate License". Don't get me wrong, I love my job. But like any industry, it has it's challenges. If I had a dollar for every time I heard, "I like people and love looking a homes. I would like to be a real estate agent." Nino's well-written 42-point letter below plus my commentary:
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