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1. Understand the question – Before you plunge into answering a question, make sure you are clear in your mind what the question is about. There is no harm in seeking clarity over what is being asked. Ask politely "I am sorry, I do not seem to understand what you are asking, would you mind rephrasing?" You will communicate better in such an instance than simply blabbing away with no clarity or understanding. Remember that the essence of answering questions is for you to make a positive contribution to the one who is seeking an answer. Do not waste time. Seek understanding first.
The Must-Haves Past clients SOI Referrals Reviews FSBOs Partner with a lender and attorney Open House Use landing pages + Drip email sequence The Nice-to-Haves Phone duty Video content Virtual tours and open houses Volunteer, speak at, or attend free community events FRBOs Moving companies Marriage announcements Start a blog Contribute to articles, podcasts and publications Connect on social media Answer questions on Quora Door knocking Cold calling
Build partnerships. Throw a housewarming party Become a restaurant regular. Send a handwritten note. Leverage the internet to advertise. Advertise through more traditional media. Build your own website. Develop a niche. Use 'Coming Soon' signs. Head to an open house. Generate leads on LinkedIn. Organize educational events. Don’t neglect leads. Target 'For Sale by Owner' listings. Reach out to expired listings. Generate referrals from satisfied clients. Work divorce leads. Leverage predictive analytics. Bolster your social media presence. Dig for especially old expired listings. Network at non-real estate events. Try going door-to-door. Join your local chamber of commerce. Use Instagram stories. Cold call. Contribute to industry publications. Connect with estate liquidators.
A career in real estate isn’t smooth sailing for many who enter the field — there's an old adage that over 75% of new real estate agents leave the industry within their first five years. But if you dream of having a successful career in real estate, you shouldn't let that figure throw you off. Though employment for real estate agents and brokers is only projected to grow 2% from 2019 to 2029 — according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics — the field is still exciting and potentially lucrative. But succeeding in it is easier said than done, and if you want to thrive in real estate, your skills need to be in tip-top shape. To help you get there, we've put together a guide on the ins and outs of real estate training and a list of the best programs for it. Download Now: Sales Training & Onboarding Template [Free Tool] Real Estate Sales Training Here are the key skills we recommend honing in on when pursuing continuing education as a real estate agent. ...