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What do you want in a mentor? Active Rain Makeover 2 Takeover Contest

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Success Realty

The Makeover 2 Takover contest has me really thinking about my business, again!  I started blogging at the beginning of Project Blogger and reeeeallly wanted to be an apprentice.  Instead, I followed along and learned a lot about blogging and social media along the way.

When this contest was first announced my first thought was "How Cool".  Then I got to thinking (watch out scary road ahead) and realized I'd love the opportunity to be mentored by someone like _____________ (any of this list would suit me fine & Jim Crawford is just down the road). 

I planned a month off from blogging on Active Rain to redefine my business plan, it sucked but I needed that couple of extra hours a week.  I still read and commented, just chilled on the posting.  And I'm actually breaking my AR fast one day early for this post.

That said, I would love the opportunity to mentor someone beginning their real estate career.  You see, I was a managing broker for a larger franchised company with 3 offices until a few years ago.  I now own a niche independent brokerage with approximately 60 less agents, those who are with me now are all experienced and I really miss the excitement of working with "rookie" real estate agents. 

It was a good step for me personally, but what I miss most about working with new agents is:

  • Initial Enthusiasm
  • Willingness to try anything before judging whether or not it works
  • Someone having more "time" than "money" to dedicate to their business
  • An absolute dedication to a 100% effort  in having a SUCCESSFUL career in real estate
  • Enjoying the natural high produced by enthusiastic new agents taking large leaps with their business

And most importantly, I miss the things I learned on my journey along with new agents!

Put the puzzle pieces together to reach your idea of Success!I don't have all the answers, but maybe together we can discover some of them, if you are interested in being mentored by and working with a broker from Georgia in this contest, read my profile for more info and  get in touch with me.   Let's see if it you think you can stand to work with me!

For all you other newbies out there, please let us know in the comments what YOU are looking for in a mentor!

Michelle DeRepentingy, Broker - Success Realty Athens, GA

Anonymous
leneon johnson

HELLO MY NAME IS LENEON JOHNSON OF SNELLVILLE GA. I HAVE BEEN A NEW AGENT FOR ABOUT 10 MONTHS NOW. I WORK FOR A SMALLER COMPANY OUT OF CUMMING GA CALLED STEEL MAGNOLIAS REALTY, WITH 2 BROKERS WHO ARE SISTERS. THEY ARE VERY NICE PEOPLE. I AM LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN GIVE ME NEW IDEAS AS A AGENT. WERE I CAN FIND NEW BUSNESS, HOW TO BECOME A GOOD AGENT AND STAY IN THE BUSNESS  FOR A VERY LONG TIME,AND SOMEONE TO PUSH ME WHEN I AM DOWN. I WOULD LIKE ANY ADVICE THAT YOU MIGHT HAVE. I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU. YOU CAN CONCACT ME AT 678-732-8508 OR LENEON_JOHNSON @ YAHOO.COM. THANK YOU.  LENEON JOHNSON

May 12, 2008 06:16 AM
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Lindsey Hasford
Edina Realty - Elk River, MN
Bringing you home...

That's a cool kind of contest! I hope that you find the perfect person to mentor through this process!

May 12, 2008 02:04 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Wish you good luck. I have heard success stories from people with mentors.

May 24, 2008 10:10 PM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Nice contest! You almost make me wanna' move! ;) Wishing you the best with your project. Regards, C.

Jun 17, 2008 10:49 AM