First-year agents are feeling the pinch in their pocketbooks now more than ever. Coach Darryl Davis offers some advice about how to make smart money moves that will push your business forward with low or no-cost ideas.
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Getting into real estate can be an exciting but expensive time in your career. It all adds up from courses and licensing fees to board and association dues, marketing materials, and brokerage fees. However, it’s all relative when you consider that an agent can make as much as an attorney or doctor, depending on their market and hustle.
I’m a firm believer that agents shouldn’t spend money they don’t have to market themselves. There are many budget-friendly ways to build your business and your brand without breaking the bank. Here are five tips to save you money as you build your career towards future success.
Make the phone your friend
It doesn’t cost you anything to pick up the phone and start prospecting. Start with your sphere (friends, family, and people in your network) and let them know that you are a licensed resource they can call when they have questions about how the changes in the market can and will affect their real estate buying and selling power. Come from a place of service and stay connected consistently. Here are some scripts to get you started.
Use social media
Though maybe not in the way that you think. As a new agent, you will probably be bombarded with offers…