Realtors, Mortgage Professional, Active Rain Members 2009 is the time to open your eyes. The market is not bad, opportunities are everywhere. With the help of mentors I have been able to double my income even in a bad market.
New agents, do not under estimate the wealth of information available from those that are offering mentoring. If someone were to ask me what was the biggest and most effective thing I have done in my real estate career, I would SHOUT, without a doubt, it was hiring a real estate mentor. Actually he was an investor who happened to have a real estate license, and the second biggest impact on my career was a marketing mentor.
Really if you want to become a success in ANY business, I would recommend just hanging around others who are successful. You can learn from BAD Mentors and GOOD Mentors just alike! Well from a Bad mentor you can learn what not to do, from a Good Mentor you can see what is being done well and take it and make it yours.
You can gain valuable resources without the trial error affect and add income faster, and go further in your career. In my opinion, Real estate mentoring has become extremely underappreciated over the years, and more emphasis has been placed on credentials and attending the latest classes, there is nothing negative about attending classes and getting as much information available, however sometimes that doesn't automatically produce income for individuals. When I have received mentoring, it has increased my income almost immediately, if I followed the plan laid out for me.
When a mentor offers suggestions, I think they take pride in helping you! They want to see you succeed! I have offered mentoring for new agents and pride myself on making those agents successful fast. If you are a successful realtor, you should consider establishing a board of advisors, there's always plenty of successful people around that could give you valuable input.
If you want to become success, don't discredit the laws of influence. If you have to pay for a mentor, it's well worth it!
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I totally agree with you, Jamar! I hired a coach in December and I am so happy with the outcomes so far - someone to hold me accountable is exactly what I needed and I know that 2009 will be a great year! The Law of Attraction is so true! Like attracts like - If you hang out with successful people, that is what you will have, Success! Our mind is a powerful thing! So, keep learning, stay focused and positive! Don't let the economy or anyone else bring you down!