Especially For New Agents in 2019 - GIVE!

Great advice. This is a job and you have to work to make money. The harder you work, the more you can make. Simple as it gets.

Gary,

I would like to "copy and distribute" your post, as I have a long list of individuals who could use a tutorial on "what's what" as it relates to conducting business as a real estate agent. You are spot on......the "it's all about me" attitude practiced by many, now entering the profession, is a quick recipe for failure. 

Good times with your "new" avocation! 

Great post. One of the ways that I also thought about giving as a new agent is volunteering within my community. It gives me an opportunity to make connections that I otherwise would not form. 

Just the facts ma'am!  Spot on and good advice for new agents.  My daughter is one of them in Alabama.  When she was considering getting into the business, i sent her my spredsheet of expenses and told her to take special note of the advertising column.  Explaining what advertising included was an eye opener for her, much less the total expenses involved in the business!

Hi Gary, you are correct with everything! It's all patience and perseverance 

Important for new agents...or anyone considering this career--to know what it's really like in the beginning. Long hours for no pay! So much time needs to be spent educating yourself on inspections, house features, different neighborhoods, etc.

Great post and enjoy your retirement Gary!

Yes, you must do the work without imediately getting paid and learn to give of yourself and your time. Hope you are enjoying retirement Gary. Love Melbourne Beach! We had friends that owned a condo across the street from Doug Flute and would visit from time to time!

Absolutely love the post but this quote "Secondly, you ain't the best thing since sliced bread!  " is my all time favorite.  Great blog...thanks for sharing!

Congratulations on your feature recognition.

Thanks so much for sharing your experience and advice.

I hope you are enjoying your retirement activities.

Wow awesome advice and I love "

Now the good, or at least better, news...

You have the greatest opportunity before you for a successful real estate career.  Initiative, combined with technology tools, are a great starting point.  "  Thanks so much for sharing!

I hope all is going well for you.

Have an outstanding summer!

Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty - Congratulations on your retirement and your FEATURE! It's the best advice for new agents and agents that have become complacent. This is a career that has no guarantees for anyone! Today's rookie can be tomorrows drop out. One never knows. Real Estate is hard work.  

I hope you are enjoying your retirement.

Have an outstanding November.

I came back to this post for Richie Alan Naggar's February challenge. It just seemed to fit it perfectly...hope you don't mind! 

Hope all is well with you and that you are enjoying your new lifestyle.

How decent a sharing of life is this? Thanks to all involved

Hi Gary,

Great post.

A lot of people get by using "smoke & mirrors" -  for a little while anyways.

Retirement??   What in the world are we suppose to do if we're not bird-dogging for  "just one more sale"?

Hope you and yours enjoy your new adventure.

I hope you are having an outstanding year.

Enjoy the holidays and have a Happy New Year!

Gary it has been ages hope you are well and having a busy couple years, miss the interactions, Endre

Gary just wanted to stop in again and hope all is well with you miss the interaction...I know it sounds like I said this before...Endre