My name is Ben Retherford, I'm a new agent in Bellbrook Ohio.
What is the best way to jump right into this awesome business? How do you go about lead generation without paying an arm and a leg through a website like Zillow? What are some of your experiences with clients (good and bad)?
I want to gain as much knowledge to be as successful as possible
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