How to Succeed in Real Estate

As a realtor, you need to spend some time planning and organizing to ensure that you start off on the right foot. After all, you are officially a small business owner. The more organized you are, the better you will manage your time—and increase your chances of early success. Follow these tips on how to succeed in real estate as a new agent.

Find A Role Model

Observe the top earners or the go-to experts in your office for insight on how to run your business. Pick their brains for tips on filing, managing contacts, building a referral system, and more. While some agents will see you as the competition and may not be willing to share their secrets, others will be happy to share their experiences and give you tips on how to succeed in real estate.

Find A System That Works For You

Some agents operate a paperless office, managing all their clients’ documentations and signatures digitally. They do everything from scheduling appointments to taking notes and pictures to conducting research on their little gadgets. Others don’t trust technology and still operate successfully using paper files, notebooks and pens, and landline phones, turning to cell phones only when they are on the go.

Just make sure you do the following:

• Check with your broker’s policies and practices.

• Ensure that you are comfortable with any tool you use.

• Put your clients first.

• Always have a backup plan.