11 pieces of rock-solid advice for brand-new real estate agents

New agents who want to start a real estate business and build momentum fast, Darryl Davis writes, can learn from more experienced agents. Continue reading

Choosing the right brokerage: What new agents need to know

Deciding which brokerage to join when you first start out as a new agent can either set you up for success or run your career off the rails before it begins, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Continue reading

What’s the best business advice you’ve ever received? Pulse

Share the words of wisdom that have meant the most and had the biggest impact on you as you’ve built your real estate business. Continue reading

You got this: 17 things every agent needs to hear in their career

Preparing for the roller coaster ride of a real estate career? Rachael Hite offers new agents the advice she wishes she’d gotten when she was just starting out. Continue reading

5 things your broker is too nice to tell you, but you need to hear

You may not want to hear the truth, writes Jimmy Burgess, but you need to hear it if you want to make big improvements in your performance. Here are the five things you need to get real about. Continue reading

Mauricio Umansky’s 7 best tips for new agents who want to thrive

Luxury clients have big-time expectations, and it’s up to you to meet them. The Agency founder offers a prescription for overcoming obstacles and finding success. Continue reading

How am I ever going to land my 1st listing?

Although new agents worry about contracts and contingencies, their real focus needs to be on lead gen for that all-important first listing. Christy Murdock reached out to Inman Contributors for their best advice on landing listings. Continue reading

7 safety tips for brand new agents

While you’ve probably thought about a lot of aspects of practicing real estate, the one you should start with is your personal safety. Jay Thompson outlines strategies to help you stay safer as you go about your daily activities. Continue reading

At a glance: 30 etiquette rules for business self-confidence

With so many platforms and processes to learn as you launch your business, you’ll need to learn the unwritten rules fast — both old and new. Here’s a quick-hit list to help everyone be better behaved in the office, online and during the transaction pro… Continue reading