With its low barrier of entry and almost limitless opportunities, a real estate career can be the doorway to a challenging, rewarding future. Even new agents can enjoy the success they’ve only dreamed of with the right training and mentoring from a seasoned professional willing to show them the ropes. Below are a few tips for jump-starting your career in real estate.

5 Tips for Brand-New Real Estate Agents

1. Use Your Contacts

The first challenge will be getting your real estate license, and the next is generating your first leads. Your existing circle of friends, acquaintances, and colleagues can be a valuable resource, so reach out, let them know you’re open for business, and take the time to cultivate these relationships.

2. Find a Mentor

A good mentor is crucial for getting your real estate career off on the right foot. Your mentor will give you the benefit of their experience, walk you through complex negotiations, and help you avoid common mistakes that could cost you sales.

3. Host Frequent Open Houses

In the age of online marketing, open houses still play a crucial role, putting you face-to-face with potential clients. While showing a house, you’re also putting your own knowledge, passion, and professionalism on display, so consider open houses a cornerstone of your business.

4. Take Advantage of Training Opportunities

No matter where you are in your real estate career, there’s always more to learn. If your brokerage offers training seminars, workshops, or other learning opportunities, take as many as possible, and continuously work to sharpen your skills.

5. Choose Your Brokerage Carefully

A brokerage’s support and policies and fees can make or break your fledgling career. Before deciding where to work, consider how much they invest in their agents, whether you can afford the fees, and the mentorship opportunities they provide.

As the area’s fastest-growing real estate company, EXIT Realty Upper Midwest offers life-changing opportunities to agents throughout Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, and the Dakotas. At their franchises, agents enjoy the best training in the business, low desk fees, and an innovative compensation model that will help you take your real estate career to the next level. Visit their website or Facebook to learn more about the EXIT difference, or call (651) 505-3570 to take the first steps towards the future you’ve always wanted.