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5 confidence building strategies for real estate agents

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Real Estate Agent with Be Basic CEO

Starting a career as a real estate agent comes with a lot of responsibility. You’ll be the person in charge of facilitating some of the biggest purchases one can make. People will rely on you to guide them through the selling and buying process of valuable assets, and help them make important decisions. This can put a lot of pressure on your shoulders.

You’ve got a lot to learn as a new real estate agent, but part of your success will depend on building self-confidence. When you trust your judgement and abilities, it will become infinitely easier to navigate the real estate environment and thrive in your career.

Find a mentor

As a new player in the field you might feel a bit confused and out of place. You might have all the necessary skills and knowledge, but putting them into practice is a whole different story. There might also be certain aspects that you can’t possibly learn from reading books. That’s why having a mentor can be a great idea as he can let you in on the secrets in the industry and provide the guidance that you need. This will definitely boost your confidence and help you advance in your career.

Keep on learning

In the real estate field things change constantly. What was valid once, might not be applicable today. You’ve got to keep up with market evolution, stay up to date with industry trends and continue learning. Formal training serves as the basis for your career, but you have to go beyond what you’ve learned in school and expand your knowledge further. The more you know, the more confident you’ll become.

Turn negativity into positivity

Working as a real estate agent means that you’ll get your share of rejections and negative reactions. However, you shouldn’t let that bring you down. Instead, you can turn every negative experience into a positive one. For example, we all know social media and self-esteem are closely linked together. When you read negative reviews on social media platforms, don’t let that define who you are and destroy your self-confidence. Try to look at it as constructive criticism and see what you can learn from it, so you can improve as a professional and improve your self-esteem.

Practice makes perfect

You might have talent and skills, but if you don’t use your gifts, they’ll become irrelevant. You can’t excel at what you do unless you practice every day. Repetition stands at the basis of learning and developing your abilities. So, practicing every day will help you improve your skills set and that will translate into higher self-esteem.

Celebrate achievements

Every small step you take towards building a successful career counts. Every victory, no matter how big or small should be acknowledged and celebrated. When the road gets bumpy (and it will get at times), these achievements will fuel your motivation, make you realize how much you’ve evolved and also boost your self-esteem.

Comments (4)

Michael Wayne Jackson
Coldwell Banker - Novato, CA
Broker - Seniors Real Estate Specialist Novato

These are 5 solid points for building confidence in Real Estate Business. 

Aug 17, 2020 12:35 AM
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Great information, thanks for sharing.  I hope you have a great day.

Aug 17, 2020 04:44 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Stephen. Find a mentor, bingo! Amatuers practice until they get it right, professionals practice until they cannot get it wrong! Enjoy your day!

Aug 17, 2020 05:01 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Stephen, great post, and especially those with a few years could and should read your post.

Aug 17, 2020 05:43 AM