So you are a brand new real estate agent. You got your license, you got your cape, you signed up with the broker of your choice, and you hit the street.
But now what? How do you keep youself motivated in todays market? As you plod along, day after day, trying this, testing that, trying to build a sphere of influence in a market where buyers can often be few and far between, hiding in the shadows like ghosts, ready to dissapear in an instant once you spy them.
As I sat in a sales meeting this morning, and I looked around the room, I was reminded how fortunate I was to land at Coldwell Banker Elite. Sure it is a great brokerage, but as anywhere, it is the people that make the difference. After spending a number of years working for a builder, I dove into real estate full time about a year ago, although I have had my license since 2000.
From the moment I walked in the door, every single agent could not have been more welcoming, with offers of help should I ever need it. I still remember Vince McKamy almost leaping over the desk, with a firm handshake and a smile a mile wide, to welcome me aboard. Of course, he then offered my a whole bunch of desk duty slots, but it is the thought that counts.
I know a lot of experienced agents work from home, and I think that is great, one of the true benefits of this business. But I think new agents are like kids, and kids are like sponges. I think new agents can greatly benefit from working in the office, soaking up the atmosphere, absorbing the wealth of information that is available in the form of "war" stories from veteran agents, and just generally getting into the "flow" of the business. I know it made a huge difference for me.
So if you are a new agent, I encourage you to spend some time working at the office, or even just hanging around at the office. If you ever think one of us "veterans" can lend hand, please don't hesitate to ask.
(Buying us coffee is a great ice-breaker by the way)
While we may seem busy, we are always willing to help. Just our way of paying it forward.
Kevin McGrath
The Wallace & McGrath Team
Coldwell Banker Elite
"Selling Homes In The Fredericksburg Virginia Area"
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