As you start building success in your real estate career, having an experienced mentor on your side is priceless. This is a resource every agent should have, regardless of how many years they’ve been in the business. A good mentor will provide the following valuable benefits that will make your journey even more fulfilling.

Reasons to Find a Real Estate Mentor

1. Learn Best Practices

When you find yourself in the midst of a sale, you’ll find that it’s very different than learning about the process in the classroom. A mentor has years of experience closing escrows, so they know the best practices and common mistakes to avoid. Whether that’s teaching you to balance your schedule or how to generate leads, you can benefit by learning from the drawbacks and successes of others.

2. Call Them for Advice

Having someone you can call is valuable. When you find yourself working through a difficult negotiation or don’t know the proper legal verbiage for your contract contingencies, you can ask for their help with those specific situations. You can bounce ideas off of them over a cup of coffee with the knowledge that they empathize with what you’re experiencing.

3. Leverage Their Network

Like any other industry, the real estate business is all about who you know. Whether you need a great landscaper to transform your new listing’s curb appeal or which title company to use, your mentor already knows these people in your area. You can leverage their network and earn an easy introduction to everyone you need in your contacts list.

The agents at EXIT Realty Upper Midwest succeed in their careers due to the level of support they get. Each real estate agent will have a mentor to guide them, valuable training programs, and established strategies to use. They have offices throughout the Midwest, including Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, and Illinois. Contact them online or at (651) 505-3570 to discuss your real estate career.