This article provides tips for real estate agents to be successful early in their career. Agents should present themselves professionally to stand out from competitors. They should focus on growing their business gradually through small, manageable steps. Following a consistent business plan is important, rather than bending the plan to get quick clients. Agents also need to limit their budget by separating business and personal expenses to avoid overspending. Overall, smart preparation and hustle are key to avoiding common reasons for failure in the first few years as an agent.

1. Beginners Guide: How To Be Successful
In Real Estate
By Brian Datu
A lot of new real estate agents underestimate expenses and overestimate income, these are the
reasons why some never make it through their first two years in their career.
In this article, you will learn some beginners tips on how you can be successful in real estate.
Be Presentable
Stand out from the competition, present yourself and handle your business that will separate
you from the rest. Appealing photography skills and the skills to create compelling descriptions
about listings will help you build a good impression and possibly close a sale. Become their
consultant and try to feel how they feel, for better results. Stand out and be different.

2. Grow With Your Business
Success starts with a single step. When you think and do small things you actually think of
growth and success. You should understand your status and must always be in control of your
initiatives so that your business is manageable but flexible and will be able to move and grow
with you.
Focus On Your Business Plan
A business plan directs you to your success. Remember to always adhere to the core of your
business plan. Never bend the limits of your business plan just to get a client right away. Always
focus on important business practices and you’ll see that a consistency will be a key factor why
customers will come to you.
Limit Your Budget
Create a boundary between your real estate agent expenses from your personal living costs. By
formulating an expense guide, you’ll know when you are spending too much on anything. Write
down your personal living expenses, including cash for fun or coffee. Cover that, add a little,
then calculate your business budget. Remember that you can revisit the limits of your budget
when you think it is necessary.
Think Smart
Majority of new real estate agents fail in their first year or two, but you do not have to be one of
them. It comes down to making smart moves and preparing to hustle. Never assume that your
family and friends could give you tons of referral business or should you rely too much on the
broker you hook up with.
Take advantage of floor time in the brokerage office as you can, even taking shifts from others.
Don't look down on any prospect. Every walk-in is a potential commission.