Real estate is a demanding business. It requires you to be on call at all times and often to work nights and weekends. It's not surprising that many agents get burned out and ultimately decide to pursue another path. 

Text messages are poised as the most preferred mode of communication for the next generation of home buyers and sellers. When you consider the fact that 96% of Americans own a mobile phone, it's certainly no surprise. 

Rick Culp, a Denver real estate agent, says that when he first became an agent, he dealt with the same struggle all new agents encounter: getting solid listings. He tried working with buyers, but even buyers were skeptical of his skillset, since he had no listings. Then, one day, Rick struck gold with his first FSBO.

At some point during your real estate career, have you had to work with a seller or buyer with unrealistic expectations?

After bottoming out in early April, home buyer demand has since climbed 54%. 

You may be a veteran real estate agent who struggles to get clients. On the other hand, a newbie agent in your market could be killing it. How is that even possible? Shouldn’t you be way ahead of the new guy?

So what’s the problem?

It’s simple; you could be pushing clients away. You’re probably trying too hard to get clients and in the process killing your business.

Sleazy sales tactics simply don’t work anymore — not just for real estate agents, but for any kind of salesperson. 

If you're a Realtor, you know how crucial social media can be to establishing and building your brand. But have you been including LinkedIn in your social media marketing strategy? If not, you may want to start today!

Your email list isn’t your most crucial prospecting tool, but it can be if you use it the right way.

What’s the appeal of working in the high-end market, you ask?

The answer is pretty simple. The higher the purchase price, the higher your commission. You can list fewer houses and make more money doing it.

First off, congratulations on becoming a newly licensed real estate agent! You've entered an exciting market with the possibility of a huge financial return — if you know how to work smart.