Rob Opett

RE/Max Realty Group

1)Join a company with a great training program to learn the basics tools of the trade--like marketing yourself, writing offers, negotiating, and so forth.
2) Get mentored by an experienced agent-go on listings, hold opens for them, this will help you get maximum exposure.
3) Make a list of the top 100 people you know and use this to build your referral base.
4)Join a networking group like BNI or the Chamber of Commerce to gain exposure and tell the community you are in the business!
5) Stay Positive & Enthusiastic! The old saying "Fake it till you make it!" still holds true! If people perceive you as successful you will be!

Jeff West

Prudential Discover R.E.

Don't sit around and wait for your phone to ring. Advertise yourself. Spread the word with family, friends, neighbors. Pass out business cards wherever you go. When you are working with clients, go the extra mile for them, they will remember.

Steve Babbitt

RE/MAX Realty Group

Having been in the real estate business for over 30 years, I know how hard it is to get started. Also, I know that 95% of the people the get their license will drop out within 2 years! What I would recommend to a person who would like to get into this business would be this: join a successful agent or team and apprentice under them for 1-2 years! Then you can break away and do your own thing.

Terry Neilon

Re/Max Realty Group

Have one years worth of expenses in the bank. Have a mentor in the business Don't be afraid of rejection.

Bernadette Mahle

Nothnagle Realtors

My  advice - to have enough in the bank to protect yourself for at least the 1st year. Contact every person in your sphere of influence - that you are in the business. Immediately start a contact list for each 1/4 of the year. Work with a seasoned agent to learn the ins & outs of the business to give yourself a leg up! As long as you don't think it is fast money - hang in there - this economy will straighten around.

Kathy Mastrodonato

Keller Williams Realty

I would be honest and say that it is a difficult market, but to take as many classes as possible & follow someone that will teach you along the way and to get good vendors that will also help you with their knowledge & expertise.

Joe Arena

Canal Walk Realtors

Network non-stop and give every customer 110% service.