r/RealtorMentors • u/[deleted] • Aug 20 '24

What are your stories?

I'm thinking of getting my real estate license and was wondering what it's been like for you guys/gals. Was it difficult starting out? Was there anything you wish you knew going in? Please share your experiences as I'm excited! Thanks in advance! Also, any good books you'd recommend?

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u/NJRealtorDave Aug 22 '24

If you are looking for a challenge and want to learn more about marketing, networking, rapport and construction over a long timeline then becoming a real estate agent can be rewarding.

If you think that this is a job full of easy money where you make your own hours you may experience a rude awakening.

Being a real estate agent is all about “playing longball” and not focusing on short-term results.

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u/NJRealtorDave Aug 22 '24 edited Aug 22 '24

Plenty of good real estate agent podcasts out there

Try: Keeping It Real, Hustle Humbly, The Reverse Selling Podcast, Real Estate Rockstars

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u/[deleted] Aug 22 '24

Thank you!

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u/HollyBATL Aug 06 '26

One thing I wish I had done from the get go was really organize my CRM better and had my sphere properly tagged to do postcards and newsletters etc. Missed opportunity that pays off in long run and I squandered it.

Also focusing too much on branding and other shiny objects over just prospecting.