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Question for experienced RE agents

Ben Biggs
Real Estate Agent · San Diego, CA · Member since 2014 · 121 posts · 111 votes

Hello Everyone,

I'm new in town and Just getting started in Real Estate. I'm about to take the RE exam and I'm mentoring full time with a broker. I'm hot on tapping my own personal network about my upcoming career and I'm asking everyone I know for referrals. This question is meant for experienced agents (5+ years) but anyone is invited to join.

What is the ONE thing you suggest a new agent focus on with all their might starting out? If it's more than one that's fine, getting your overall mindset is the point.

Thanks ;)

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Russell BrazilBusiness Member
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Real Estate Agent · Washington, D.C. · Member since 2012 · 17k+ posts · 30k+ votes
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Create a marketing plan and stick to it. Focus the marketing plan on your sphere and people you come into contact with. Hit everyone you know with an email once a month, then 2 weeks later with a snail mail piece, and get something physical into their hands every 4 months.

Talk to everyone you possibly can about real estate. The cashier at the store, your waiter at a restaurant...go to every party and social event and talk about real estate.

Seriously...the more I talk about real estate, and to the more people, the more money I make. 

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  • Account ClosedBusiness Member
    Real Estate Broker · Ben Lomond, CA · Member since 2014 · 62 posts · 47 votes
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    Work your network hard. Build a database of all of your contacts in life and reach out to them and let them know you are a licensed agent. Then market to them and ask for referrals from them. Think of your new job as a marketer in the real estate space. 

    Also, as a side note, learn those real estate contracts and forms. Always remember, when in doubt....disclose. It will keep you out of trouble. 

    When I first started I called, emailed, had lunch with, and networked as hard as I could. Then in the evenings I studied the contracts and forms. It was a great way to be ready when the first deal came through.

    Good luck!

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  • Brett SynickyPro Member
    Solo 401k and SDIRA Consultant · Orange, CA · Member since 2013 · 873 posts · 497 votes
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    hey Ben. Hit me up. Id be happy to tell you my story.  I've learned a lot of good and bad!

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  • Ben Biggs
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    Real Estate Agent · San Diego, CA · Member since 2014 · 121 posts · 111 votes
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    @Account Closed

    Thank you! 

    I am on it, and will do! 

    Cheers, 

    Ben

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  • Russell BrazilBusiness Member
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    Real Estate Agent · Washington, D.C. · Member since 2012 · 17k+ posts · 30k+ votes
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    Create a marketing plan and stick to it. Focus the marketing plan on your sphere and people you come into contact with. Hit everyone you know with an email once a month, then 2 weeks later with a snail mail piece, and get something physical into their hands every 4 months.

    Talk to everyone you possibly can about real estate. The cashier at the store, your waiter at a restaurant...go to every party and social event and talk about real estate.

    Seriously...the more I talk about real estate, and to the more people, the more money I make. 

    [email protected]301-893-4635Podcast Guest on Show #192
    District Invest Group546 Reviews
    WebsiteView Page
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  • Ben Biggs
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    Real Estate Agent · San Diego, CA · Member since 2014 · 121 posts · 111 votes
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    @Russell Brazil

    Awesome reply, thanks! Thats just plain solid good advice. Everyone here is right on the money.

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  • Michael Henry
    Real Estate Consultant · Brookfield, WI · Member since 2014 · 873 posts · 350 votes
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    Ben, Just remember everytime we engage we leave an impression. It's ok to not have the answer to every question. Your are making the transition deeper into real estate and it will take time for family and those close to you to view you in that light but eventually you will turn the corner and it will happen. Good Luck!!!

    Thanks,

    MH

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  • Ben Biggs
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    Real Estate Agent · San Diego, CA · Member since 2014 · 121 posts · 111 votes
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    @Michael Henry 

    Awesome... thank you for that. I really feel what you're saying. May you continue to turn new corners in your career as well!! 

    Cheers,

    Ben 

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  • Ray Slack
    Investor · White Haven PA · Member since 2014 · 362 posts · 221 votes
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    Focus hard on a specific geographical area and learn everything about the homes in the area.. Know everything on the market and even those not on the market.. It's usually best to do this with the area you live in or close by.  If there is one thing that would make you stand out.. DOOR KNOCK!!   Simply knocking on people's door and telling them you are the local expert in their area and if they have any questions about the real estate market to give you a call is in my opinion one of the most powerful things a new agent could do.  Don't be pushy just introduce your self and give them your card.  You will be surprised how well it works and very few agents do it anymore.

    Ray

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  • Ben Biggs
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    Real Estate Agent · San Diego, CA · Member since 2014 · 121 posts · 111 votes
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    @Ray Slack

    Thanks for the advice! Will do... 

    Cheers, 

    Ben

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