Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Establishing Your Business”
The journey of a real estate professional isn’t a line drawn straight. It’s a series of chapters, each one with its own pace, challenges and lessons. There’s a rhythm to the line of work we’ve chosen. Growth doesn’t happen overnight, and it doesn’t happen by accident. You grow through mistakes, through seasons of obsession and doubt, through cycles that feel …
By: Lawrence Bellido As a new real estate professional who is a REALTOR®, you’re stepping into a competitive world where success goes beyond closing a deal—it’s about earning trust that brings clients back and inspires them to refer you. The numbers tell the story. In 2023, the National Association of REALTORS® reported that 20% of an agent’s business comes from …
By: Marcelo Steinmander In real estate, the path to success is hardly linear. Deals fall apart. Clients walk away. Listings sit longer than clients want. But here’s a truth I wish I’d learned earlier in my journey: The agents who make it are not the ones who avoid failure. They’re the ones who know how to use it as motivation. …
By: Alex Capozzolo As a real estate agent, juggling clients’ details, listings and appointments is a full-time job. How can real estate agents make their own lives easier? One answer is to implement a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system into your business. It is likely that your brokerage offers access to a CRM, and if that’s the case, you should …
By: Matt Clements In the real estate business, no relationships mean no deals. No deals = No money. Simple, right? As I traveled the country as one of your NAR YPN reps, one thing is crystal clear: real estate is a referral business. If you’re new in the business, now is the time to put efforts in place to start …
By: Khalid N. Bryan Real Estate Sales can be one of the most challenging yet most rewarding careers out there. Passing the state exam is hard enough but once you’re in the career it’s like, “WELL NOW WHAT?!” Granted you can choose a brokerage and hope you get a strong head start, but mostly, we’re independent contractors and in charge …
By: Khalid N. Bryan In my last post, I wrote about the importance of building confidence as a new agent and what that looked like. Starting off with rentals, taking on all clients rather than being choosy and continuing education are great ways to start out in the business. They all lend to building experience and growing your business as …
By: Robert Gideon As a real estate agent, it’s inevitable that you’ll get offers from competing brokerages, each promising greener pastures, shinier compensation and cooler logos. But before you jump ship, it’s essential to understand what loyalty in business really means and when it’s time to make a move for the right reasons—not just the most enticing ones. My perspective …
By: Alex Capozzolo In real estate, brokerages are the apparatus through which real estate agents get the job done. Finding the right apparatus is a crucial piece to your career path puzzle. The brokerage you choose will not only influence your business but also mold your professional identity, long-term success and growth. You might be wondering how to go about …
You understand the importance of standing out in a competitive market. Your online presence is often the first impression potential clients have of your real estate business. So, how can you make that first impression count? One simple yet powerful way is by using a .realestate domain. Let’s explore how this unique domain can elevate your brand, enhance your credibility, …
