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Frequently Asked Questions
How do real estate agents get listings?
Real estate agents use several different strategies to get listings, such as referrals, networking, and traditional or online marketing.
What are a few real estate agent tips for beginners?
For a new real estate agent, getting your foot in the door can be the hardest part. Our real estate tips for beginners include choosing a supportive brokerage, networking regularly, and seeking out a mentor.
What are the best real estate closing gifts for buyers?
As you work with clients, you’ll likely learn more about them and what type of closing gift they’d prefer. Popular real estate closing gifts for buyers include kitchenware, gift cards to nearby restaurants, home electronics, and home decor.
What do real estate agents typically wear?
Real estate agents usually opt for a business casual wardrobe for work. Traditional business casual attire includes:
-Top: Button-down shirts, collared shirts, blazers, sport coats, sweaters, blouses, cardigans, and dresses
-Bottom: Dress slacks, khaki pants, dark jeans, slacks, mid-length skirts, and twill pants
-Shoes: Loafers, leather shoes, tie-up shoes, closed-toed flats, boots, and heels
Keep it simple but professional, and always remember to dress for the weather.
-Top: Button-down shirts, collared shirts, blazers, sport coats, sweaters, blouses, cardigans, and dresses
-Bottom: Dress slacks, khaki pants, dark jeans, slacks, mid-length skirts, and twill pants
-Shoes: Loafers, leather shoes, tie-up shoes, closed-toed flats, boots, and heels
Keep it simple but professional, and always remember to dress for the weather.
What resources would you recommend sharing with clients?
A few helpful resources to share with your clients as they’re navigating the home buying or home selling process:
-The Ultimate Final Walkthrough Checklist for Closing on a Home: Make sure your clients understand who should be present during a final walkthrough, what to bring, what to look for, and more.
-How to Get Your House Ready to Sell: This resource outlines the essential steps and considerations for your clients to prepare for selling their property, from deciding if it’s a good time to sell to searching for their new home.
-Open House Checklist for Sellers: Provide your sellers with helpful ways to make their home stand out from the competition during an open house.
-The First-Time Homebuyer Guide: Share this guide - complete with first-time-homebuyer programs by state- with clients that are first-time homebuyers as a resource for them while they're navigating the process.
-The Ultimate Final Walkthrough Checklist for Closing on a Home: Make sure your clients understand who should be present during a final walkthrough, what to bring, what to look for, and more.
-How to Get Your House Ready to Sell: This resource outlines the essential steps and considerations for your clients to prepare for selling their property, from deciding if it’s a good time to sell to searching for their new home.
-Open House Checklist for Sellers: Provide your sellers with helpful ways to make their home stand out from the competition during an open house.
-The First-Time Homebuyer Guide: Share this guide - complete with first-time-homebuyer programs by state- with clients that are first-time homebuyers as a resource for them while they're navigating the process.
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