New Agents

Getting Started in Real Estate

• 6 Reasons You Should Become a Real Estate Agent (And Crush It)

• 6 Reasons Why You Should Not Become a Real Estate Agent (And Save Yourself the Headache)

• Why 87% of Real Estate Agents Tank (And How to Dodge That Statistic)

• Your First 10 Moves as a Real Estate Agent (If You Don’t Want to Be in the 87%)

• What should I look for in a brokerage?

• Don’t Get Sold: 10 Power Questions to Ask at Your Next Brokerage Interview

• How do commissions work?

• What are splits and caps?

• What’s the difference between an agent and a Realtor?

• What’s an MLS?

• What’s the deal with dual agency?

• How the NAR Settlement Changes Real Estate Commissions (And What It Means for You)

Laying the Foundation

• The First 30 Days Blueprint: How to Go from Zero to Rolling as a New Agent

• Why Your First Year in Real Estate Is Basically Your Whole Career’s Foundation

• Mistakes New Real Estate Agents Make (And How to Avoid Them)

• 5 Rookie Moves You Gotta Avoid if You Want to Survive Year One

• Brand New Agent, Big Game: How to Market Yourself Like You’ve Been Doing This for Years

Client Acquisition & Management

• How do I actually get clients?

• 30 Lead Gen Ideas to Keep Your Pipeline Flowing (And Your Competition Guessing)

• How to Build a Client Base from Thin Air: A Hustler’s Guide for New Agents

• The Follow-Up Formula: How to Stay Top of Mind Without Being a Pain

• The Ultimate Networking Hack: How New Agents Can Build a Powerhouse Rolodex Fast

• What exactly is a CRM, and why do I need it?

• How much should I spend on marketing myself?

• Is it okay to work with renters, or should I only focus on buyers/sellers?

• From Crickets to Listings: How New Agents Can Score That First Listing Like a Pro

• Managing Expectations: Why Every Agent Needs to Master Net Sheets

• The Ultimate Listing Marketing Plan: Sell Like a Pro

• Closing Your First Deal: The Stuff They Don’t Teach You in Real Estate School

Navigating the Transaction Process

• What’s the difference between pre-qualification and pre-approval?

• The Art of the CMA: Mastering Comparative Market Analyses Like a Pro

• Disclosure Time: What Every Agent Should Know About Property Disclosures

• How do I handle a bidding war?

• Inspections: The Deal-Saver You Can’t Afford to Ignore

• The Appraisal Game: What It Is and Why It Matters

• What is a closing/title company?

• The Final Countdown: What You Need to Know About Closing Disclosures

Finance & Insurance

• What’s a “cap rate,” and do I really need to understand it?

• What is E&O insurance?

Legal & Contracts

• Sign on the Dotted Line: The Lowdown on Listing Agreements

• Locking It Down: The Scoop on Buyer Representation Agreements

• The Fine Print: Breaking Down the Purchase Agreement Like a Pro

Tech, Tools & Optimization

• The Cheat Codes: Best Tools and Tech to Give New Agents a Head Start

Professional Development & Problem-Solving

• What do I do if I don’t know the answer to a client’s question?

• How do I avoid burnout?

Want to level up even more?
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