10 things new agents do to annoy experienced agents

While no agent is perfect, we should all continually strive for excellence, no matter where we are in our journey as an agent from brand new to very experienced, broker Cara Ameer writes. Continue reading

QUIZ: Will you make it in real estate? 10 questions that predict new agent success

Are you new to the real estate business and would like to know your odds of succeeding? (Or maybe you’re just asking for a friend?) Answer yes or no to these 10 questions, and see how you score on the “most likely to succeed” scale. Continue reading

Get all your new agent intel at Inman this July

July is Inman’s first-ever New Agent Month, and what a time it is to be a new agent. We’re going to spend the entire month digging deep into what new agents need to thrive. Here’s what you can expect. Continue reading

Real talk! Here’s the skinny on what the first 2 years in real estate are really like

If you’re brand new to the industry, here’s some intel on what the first couple of years are like — from an agent who’s living it — including all the frustrating and funny moments in between.   Continue reading

Dollars and Sense: What costs should new real estate agents expect?

Too often new agents come away from the onboarding process excited about all the potential money they could make in their new careers, but they are unprepared for the investments they’ll have to make to function as a plugged-in businessperson. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Always be closing

Each week, we talk to agents across the country about what they’ve learned along the way (and what they wish they had known as new agents). As a top luxury agent for Douglas Elliman in New York City, Jamie Safier puts a lifetime of experience to work c… Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Take the leap

Each week, we talk to agents across the country about what they’ve learned along the way (and what they wish they had known as new agents). This week, find out why Aaron Masliansky is a big believer in the power of forward momentum. Continue reading

What new agents should do as the selling season slows

The selling year has its own ebb and flow, and when it slows, new agents should take time for themselves. Here’s what they need to hear. Continue reading