As someone who's been in the real estate business for a while, I'm often asked what I look for when recruiting new agents... So if you're thinking about entering this exciting & challenging industry, here are the key things that I look for when I'm hiring new agents ๐
1๏ธโฃ COACHABILITY: Will you take direction, or will you try to make decisions on your own? Being coachable is crucial for success in this industry.
2๏ธโฃ WORK ETHIC: Real estate is like a startup, & it's not easy. To make it, you must be willing to put in long hours - 10, 12, or even 14-hour workdays. Do you have what it takes?
3๏ธโฃ CHARACTER, INTEGRITY & OTHER QUALITIES: Are you someone who will do the right thing? MOTIVATION is another important factor - are you fired up & ready to take on the world?
4๏ธโฃ SELF RELIANCE- You can't rely on others to hand you deals or leads. You need to be the kind of person who takes charge & takes responsibility for their own success. This isn't always easy, but it's essential if you want to succeed.
Let me tell you a story... I once spoke with a famous hairstylist who wanted to switch to real estate. During the interview, she said she didn't need coaching - she knew what she was doing. โ But when I asked her how she knew, since she had never sold real estate before, she didn't have an answer. Real estate is a different ballgame, & success requires a unique set of skills. ๐