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Many people are wondering if now is a good time to become a real estate agent.

Real estate is one of the most popular second careers in any economy. One reason why Homesale Realty agents are so effective is because they learn how to leverage the skills they learned in the past to make their new career successful.

In a world so full of uncertainty, it's no surprise that taking the leap into a new industry is intimidating. But it should also be exciting: The truth is, now is an excellent time to get started as a real estate agent.

And it's not all about those "great lessons" you can learn from adversity, either!

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Once you become a REALTOR®, that's not the end of the story – not by a long shot! One of the reasons why Homesale Realty is successful in producing top real estate performers is this: We help our team members prepare and make the most of ongoing professional education.

In many fields, continuing education is considered kind of a drag. In real estate, it truly has the potential to accelerate your career by giving you all-new skills you could end up using every day. Although continuing education is a must in real estate, standards vary. Each state has its own expectations. Understanding the requirements and adapting to them is essential to your success.

Don't worry if you've never been a good test-taker: You're given plenty of time to meet your continuing education requirements. The challenge is to stay organized and get started promptly.

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Tis the season when your thoughts turn to the future. Since you are reading this, there is a better than even chance you are thinking about pursuing a new career in real estate. You are probably also asking yourself, "Why Homesale Realty?" 

You' are not alone and more than 90% of all real estate agents in the United States started in other careers. While you may be eager to jump right in, there are some steps you need to take and some things you need to consider before joining our team.  

Identifying Your Assets

Your assets include your research skills, professional experience, and business acumen. These are your foundation. However, success in real estate requires more. As a real estate agent, you must understand human psychology, marketing, branding, negotiation strategies, architecture, interior design, and much more.

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What is it that makes a client select you out of all the available real estate agents? Sure, you can put your brand out there, display your credentials and make sure everybody knows about your knowledge, experience, and dedication – but at the end of the day, it's not so much what you say about yourself, but what others say about you.  

Client reviews and referrals are huge. Some studies suggest that customer testimonials are the leading factor that gets other customers to choose an agent. So the question is, how do you get those great customer reviews that make potential clients take notice?

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Here at BHHS Homesale Realty, we understand that starting out in the real estate business presents a lot of unexpected challenges. That's why we make every effort to help our new agents along the way, which includes avoiding some of the most common obstacles that new agents face. 

Mistakes to Avoid as a New Agent

With your new real estate license in hand, you're driven, determined,and ready to strike out into the real estate world and make a name for yourself. That desire to be successful is healthy, but there are some things you should know.

The first thing to understand is that most real estate agents don't quite make it. Some studies suggest that 93% of the deals are done by only 7% of the agents. It's a shocking statistic, but one you can learn. To get your career off on the right track, start by avoiding these six common mistakes that new agents often make:

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