Posts in category 'Career In Real Estate'

What does it take to make a successful career in real estate? Our Career Development Team could write a book on the subject, but for now we'll keep it brief. Berkshire Hathaway Homesale Realty is known across the central Pennsylvania and Baltimore real estate markets, and we've discovered a few tips and tricks that will make it much easier to become a real estate agent – and a successful one at that.

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5 Tips for Becoming a Neighborhood Expert 

Watching our new real estate agents learn, grow and succeed is one of the most satisfying aspects of our work as BHHS Homesale Realty's Agent Services Team.  We provide our new real agents with the most thorough training, modern marketing and tools to navigate today's tech-centric real estate world.   But it's ultimately the time, effort and hard work of those new agents that determines their success.

The National Association of REALTORS® reported 1,235,827 members as of October, 2016.  So how does a new real estate agent stand out from the crowd when they get started growing their career in real estate? Develop a niche or area of expertise.  Real estate agents often choose an area in which to specialize luxury realtor, buyer's representative or neighborhood expert.  Choosing neighborhood expert can be beneficial to your real estate career because you become the agent "in-the-know" in a specific community.  

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BHHS Homesale Realty is widely known across the real estate industry as a leader in the Baltimore, south central and southeastern Pennsylvania real estate markets. We've earned that reputation by working with the best real estate agents in our communities and providing them with quality training, technology and marketing.

When you're just getting started in your real estate career, marketing should be an important priority for new agents--and it's something that can be started on right away. However, it's much easier to connect with your community when you know when, where, and how to reach out. The good news is that we supply our sales team members with the help they need to get started.

Our real estate agents at BHHS Homesale Realty have compiled a list of our best online marketing tips for new real estate agents.

Build a Better Brand with Online Marketing Tips

1. Don't Wait – Setting up your online marketing will require a time investment up front, but building a comprehensive marketing plan will make your life much easier in the long run. That's why it's important to start early and focus on proven, tested marketing tactics.

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A career in real estate offers a flexible work schedule, the ability to be your own boss and unlimited earning potential; however, becoming a real estate agent does not come without risk.  To catapult your career, it's wise to know where potential hurdles may be hiding.  Here are six common mistakes real estate agents make with tips on how to avoid them.

1. Saying "Yes" Too Often

No matter how successful you are, you can't be everything for everyone. There will be clients and listings that are not a good fit for your skill set. You need to learn to say "yes" to those clients and listings that you feel you can have success with, and "no" to those clients who appear overbearing and the listings that just will not sell.

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An ABR® and Your Commitment to Home Buyers

In today's real estate climate, making the decision to earn an Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) designation may be just the thing you need to stake your claim as a local real estate market expert.

While most real estate agents can represent the buyer in a home purchase, not all agents have the education, experience and dedication to earn an ABR® designation.

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