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Success as a Real Estate Agent For Dummies

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Straight-talking advice for new and veteran agents navigating today's real estate market

Success as a Real Estate Agent For Dummies helps you create leads, close deals and everything in between. This updated edition covers changes to interest rates, inventory, and the impact of recent class action lawsuits on agent compensations. With tried-and-true tactics and fresh ideas from one of North America's top agents, this book contains all you need to know about the real estate business. Inside, you'll find tips and tricks on selecting a company that works best for you and your goals, marketing yourself and your listings with influence, and communicating effectively with clients. The actionable content in this Dummies guide is your ticket to thriving in a wide market.

Gain insider advice on how to flourish as an agent in all real estate markets
Understand how real estate is changing, and what those changes mean for you
Find, secure, and sell more properties with optimized listings and outreach
Get fresh ideas for improving your results in residential and commercial sales

For new licensed real estate agents, those switching careers into real estate agenting, or seasoned agents looking to refine their prospecting and selling skills, this book is a valuable source of information and techniques.

Straight-talking advice for new and veteran agents navigating today's real estate market

Success as a Real Estate Agent For Dummies helps you create leads, close deals and everything in between. This updated edition covers changes to interest rates, inventory, and the impact of recent class action lawsuits on agent compensations. With tried-and-true tactics and fresh ideas from one of North America's top agents, this book contains all you need to know about the real estate business. Inside, you'll find tips and tricks on selecting a company that works best for you and your goals, marketing yourself and your listings with influence, and communicating effectively

with clients. The actionable content in this Dummies guide is your ticket to thriving in a wide market.

Gain insider advice on how to flourish as an agent in all real estate markets
Understand how real estate is changing, and what those changes mean for you
Find, secure, and sell more properties with optimized listings and outreach
Get fresh ideas for improving your results in residential and commercial sales

For new licensed real estate agents, those switching careers into real estate agenting, or seasoned agents looking to refine their prospecting and selling skills, this book is a valuable source of information and techniques.

Success as a Real Estate Agent For Dummies Cheat Sheet

The real estate business is a dynamic market. And to be a successful real estate agent, it helps to have a few key skills at the ready. Being prepared to use your time wisely, creating an online presence, converting online lookers into clients, and prospecting for business are important tools that every successful agent should possess.

About The Author

Dirk Zeller is recognized as the premier coach for the real estate industry. He has developed a system that takes "regular" agents and "regular" managers and transforms them into Champion Agents and Managers.