3 ways to tame the self-doubt beast

Building and maintaining confidence in yourself is not an easy task. It takes hard work, patience, trial and error, but most of all heart. Here are three steps that are helpful in defeating the self-doubt beast. Continue reading

Keeping It Real: 4 tips for getting a steady diet of mentorship

On this edition of “Keeping It Real,” a recurring podcast series on Inman, Peter Lorimer gives his top tips for finding an exceptional mentor and surrounding yourself with knowledge.  Continue reading

5 newbie marketing tactics that make you seem experienced

Almost everyone starts out their real estate career by reaching out to their sphere of influence, sending a business card and a handwritten note. Here are five strategies that will allow you to make those same contacts while emphasizing what you have d… Continue reading

5 must-do’s for brand new real estate agents

Here are five essential decisions you must make as you launch your real estate career. If you’re still hanging back on some of these, you might be setting yourself up to become one of the statistics. Continue reading

10 questions you should ask recruiting brokers

Whether you’re a new agent or just looking for a new place to hang your license, these are the questions you’ll need clear answers for before making a decision. Continue reading

10 questions you should ask recruiting brokers

Whether you’re a new agent or just looking for a new place to hang your license, these are the questions you’ll need clear answers for before making a decision. Continue reading

Searching for a mentor? Look for these 11 qualities

Not all agents and brokers are cut out to be mentors. Some are too busy to teach, and others are too “old school” to think outside of the box. When mentally vetting candidates, here are some must-have characteristics a mentor should possess. Continue reading

Keeping It Real: 5 tips for avoiding total burnout

On this edition of “Keeping It Real,” a recurring podcast series on Inman, Peter Lorimer cautions against letting work take over and shares what he does to avoid burnout. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Don’t lose track of your clients

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 how New York City broker Michael J. Franco learned the importance of getting in front of pot… Continue reading