What is the ONE thing that you would share with a new agent,,,just getting into Real Estate?

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Ginger Harper, Your Southport~Oak Island Agent~Brunswick County! (Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage~ Ginger Harper Real Estate Team)

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Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Find a mentor and jump in and get your feet wet!

Jun 02, 2017 07:14 PM

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6

Fred Griffin Florida R...

Tallahassee, FL
Allie Angeloni

Oro Valley, AZ
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC
Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Carpinteria, CA
Melissa Jackson REALTOR

Azle, TX
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

Rainmaker
510,564

Joseph Domino 480-390-6011

HomeSmart - Scottsdale, AZ

Real Estate Made Easy

Do not be afraid to pick up the phone and talk to someone. Most new agents, especially young ones, think they can text their way to success.

Jun 02, 2017 07:35 PM

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4

Allie Angeloni

Oro Valley, AZ
Sam Shueh

San Jose, CA
Melissa Jackson REALTOR

Azle, TX
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

Rainmaker
2,375,683

Lise Howe

Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC

Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

time block!and lead gen

Jun 02, 2017 07:20 PM

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4

Allie Angeloni

Oro Valley, AZ
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC
Melissa Jackson REALTOR

Azle, TX
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

Rainmaker
1,056,272

Candice A. Donofrio

Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ

928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Take your time learning how to do all this.

Jun 03, 2017 08:52 AM

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3

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
Allie Angeloni

Oro Valley, AZ
Candice A. Donofrio

Fort Mohave, AZ

Rainmaker
1,712,776

Joe Pryor

The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK

REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Have reserves.

Jun 03, 2017 06:05 AM

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3

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
Allie Angeloni

Oro Valley, AZ
Candice A. Donofrio

Fort Mohave, AZ

Rainmaker
921,504

Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041

ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL

Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

"One thing?"

I would start there.

THERE IS NO ONE THING.

Jun 03, 2017 04:33 AM

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3

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
Allie Angeloni

Oro Valley, AZ
Candice A. Donofrio

Fort Mohave, AZ

Rainmaker
809,258

Kasey & John Boles

Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID

Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

If you aren't sure how well you will do lead generating join a team or broker who can mentor and provide leads. -Kasey

Jun 02, 2017 09:24 PM

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3

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
Allie Angeloni

Oro Valley, AZ
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Rainmaker
3,988,013

Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Consider everyone you meet a prospect and never quit asking for the business.

Jun 02, 2017 07:35 PM

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3

Allie Angeloni

Oro Valley, AZ
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

Rainmaker
1,153,794

Kevin J. May

Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL

Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

It's all in the FOLLOW UP! Learn to always make that a priority.

Jun 03, 2017 08:27 AM

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2

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
Allie Angeloni

Oro Valley, AZ

Rainmaker
1,553,094

Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets

Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA

CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Build your sphere of influence so you can fill your CRM and work it regularly!

Jun 03, 2017 08:10 AM

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2

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
Allie Angeloni

Oro Valley, AZ

Ambassador
3,349,404

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate Services

No matter what ... treat others they way you want to be treated ... honestly, fairly, ethically .... you know the rest.

Jun 03, 2017 07:30 AM

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2

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
Allie Angeloni

Oro Valley, AZ

Rainmaker
1,390,113

Wayne Zuhl

Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ

The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

Network - formally and informally!

Jun 03, 2017 06:58 AM

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2

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
Allie Angeloni

Oro Valley, AZ

Rainmaker
3,071,489

Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers

Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ

Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Join Active Rain!!

Jun 03, 2017 06:23 AM

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2

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
Allie Angeloni

Oro Valley, AZ

Rainmaker
1,728,156

Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI

HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA

Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Hold on to your lead list adn your wallet tighter.

Jun 03, 2017 06:04 AM

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2

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
Candice A. Donofrio

Fort Mohave, AZ

Ambassador
2,187,587

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Start blogging NOW !

Jun 03, 2017 05:55 AM

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2

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
Allie Angeloni

Oro Valley, AZ

Rainmaker
4,319,773

Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA

Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Ginger Harper - KEEP CALM and WORK BY REFERRAL (Thanks to Buffini & Company.)

Jun 02, 2017 11:01 PM

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2

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
Allie Angeloni

Oro Valley, AZ

Ambassador
6,417,409

Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Never stop learning

Jun 02, 2017 10:39 PM

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2

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
Allie Angeloni

Oro Valley, AZ

Rainmaker
142,796

Diana White-Pettis

Bennett Realty Solutions - Upper Marlboro, MD

GRI, CDPE, CNE, WHC Upper Marlboro Homes for Sale

Get a coach and embrace accountability.

Jun 02, 2017 07:22 PM

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2

Allie Angeloni

Oro Valley, AZ
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

Rainer
3,495

ZENA GUNSUR

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY - Eglin AFB, FL

Military relocation

get those business cards ready and put them to work... be social and meet people...

Jun 03, 2017 03:29 PM

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1

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

Rainmaker
7,863,162

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Be well prepared before meeting with buyers and sellers.

Jun 03, 2017 12:15 PM

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1

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

Rainer
259,055

Mick Michaud

Distinctly Texas Lifestyle Properties, LLC Office:682/498-3107 - Granbury, TX

Your Texas Lifestyle is Here!

Find a good mentor.

Jun 03, 2017 11:51 AM

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1

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

Ambassador
2,684,569

Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate

Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL

Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Persist.

Jun 03, 2017 11:35 AM

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1

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

Rainmaker
5,583,328

Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

learn to market online and offline.....

Jun 03, 2017 10:02 AM

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1

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

Rainmaker
290,969

Allie Angeloni

Long Realty - Oro Valley, AZ

Be ready to work your own business, because it's the hardest at the beginning, since it's a business that you 'build on' Ginger Harper . Fortunately at the beginning, you are excited and have alot of energy and knowledge for your 'New Adventure in Life'!

Jun 03, 2017 08:59 AM

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1

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

Rainmaker
4,900,966

Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX

REALTOR®, Broker

Prospect every day

Jun 03, 2017 04:51 AM

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1

Allie Angeloni

Oro Valley, AZ

Rainmaker
5,112,471

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Learn everything you can about your market and make sure you have a CRM from day one.

Jun 03, 2017 04:13 AM

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1

Allie Angeloni

Oro Valley, AZ

Rainer
231,948

Eva B. Liland Century 21 Doug Anderson

Century 21 Doug Anderson - Lancaster, CA

Glad to be of Service 661-714-1643

Talk, email and text to any and all on a daily basis.

Jun 03, 2017 12:15 AM

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1

Allie Angeloni

Oro Valley, AZ

Rainer
321,564

Melissa Jackson REALTOR

Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX

Helping You Make The Right Move

Learn how to generate leads and work on your data base daily.

Jun 02, 2017 09:14 PM

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1

Allie Angeloni

Oro Valley, AZ

Rainmaker
2,784,566

Richie Alan Naggar

people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA

agent & author

Open your ears & reduce your mouth unless you are asking questions

Jun 02, 2017 08:40 PM

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1

Allie Angeloni

Oro Valley, AZ

Rainmaker
3,986,308

William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Every bad deal I run into that cost me time and money

Jun 02, 2017 08:37 PM

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1

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

Ambassador
5,254,035

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Create a database of everyone you know, add to it daily and keep in touch wiht each and every one of them...forever more!

Jun 02, 2017 08:21 PM

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1

Allie Angeloni

Oro Valley, AZ

Rainmaker
1,466,257

Michael Setunsky

Woodbridge, VA

Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Ginger Harper I would help them so they wouldn't have to reinvent the wheel by mentoring them.

Jun 02, 2017 07:19 PM

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1

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Rainmaker
1,045,440

Dave Martin (703) 585-4687

Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA

Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

If you aren't sure how well you will do lead generating join a team

Jun 15, 2018 06:50 PM

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Rainmaker
5,877,329

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Review the contracts over and over to know exactly what they say.

Jun 05, 2017 07:14 AM

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Rainmaker
4,800,132

Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

Get a mentor.

Jun 04, 2017 04:58 AM

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Ambassador
3,383,384

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Put money aside from every one of your transactions for estimated tax payments.

Jun 03, 2017 06:45 PM

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Rainer
1,765

Sharon Conklin

Berkshire Hathaway - Las Vegas, NV

Sales agent and senior specialist

Join a team

Jun 03, 2017 04:39 PM

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Rainmaker
1,506,013

Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA

https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA

Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Don't give zillow any money!

Jun 03, 2017 04:38 PM

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Rainmaker
4,960,432

Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Listen to You Tube people like Tom Ferry.

Jun 03, 2017 12:05 PM

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Rainmaker
1,617,916

Harry F. D'Elia III

WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ

Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

be ready to work

Jun 03, 2017 07:32 AM

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Rainmaker
902,038

Olga Simoncelli

Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT

CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Make sure you are with a supportive, mentoring broker.

Jun 03, 2017 07:32 AM

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Rainmaker
1,241,754

Sam Shueh

(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA

mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

With the strong economy unless you do not want to accept an intern job making $90,000.00+ a year, can you think of any thing else other than being a realtor who starts out with nothing? Have not seen any rookie walked into real estate for awhile.

Jun 02, 2017 10:01 PM

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Rainmaker
5,772,581

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

I agree with Dorie Dillard

Jun 02, 2017 09:31 PM

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Do not be afraid to pick up the phone and talk to someone. Most new agents, especially young ones, think they can text their way to success.
If you aren't sure how well you will do lead generating join a team or broker who can mentor and provide leads. -Kasey
Consider everyone you meet a prospect and never quit asking for the business.
It's all in the FOLLOW UP! Learn to always make that a priority.
Build your sphere of influence so you can fill your CRM and work it regularly!
No matter what ... treat others they way you want to be treated ... honestly, fairly, ethically .... you know the rest.
Ginger Harper - KEEP CALM and WORK BY REFERRAL (Thanks to Buffini & Company.)
get those business cards ready and put them to work... be social and meet people...
Be ready to work your own business, because it's the hardest at the beginning, since it's a business that you 'build on' Ginger Harper . Fortunately at the beginning, you are excited and have alot of energy and knowledge for your 'New Adventure in Life'!
Learn everything you can about your market and make sure you have a CRM from day one.
Learn how to generate leads and work on your data base daily.
Open your ears & reduce your mouth unless you are asking questions
Create a database of everyone you know, add to it daily and keep in touch wiht each and every one of them...forever more!
Ginger Harper I would help them so they wouldn't have to reinvent the wheel by mentoring them.
If you aren't sure how well you will do lead generating join a team
Review the contracts over and over to know exactly what they say.
Put money aside from every one of your transactions for estimated tax payments.
With the strong economy unless you do not want to accept an intern job making $90,000.00+ a year, can you think of any thing else other than being a realtor who starts out with nothing? Have not seen any rookie walked into real estate for awhile.