eager to listen and eager to learn. Listen to your customers. Listen to your coworkers and mentors. You have two ears and one mouth for a reason — listen twice as much as you speak! People want to work with someone who will listen to them. The more you open yourself to listening, the quicker you'll learn how to build your business, meet your customers' needs and goals, and achieve success in your business. That can be one of your competitive advantages in real estate: "I listen, and I help you reach your goals. I take your thoughts and your input into consideration." I'll make you a promise. Be patient and stay optimistic. Immerse yourself in real estate and take advantage of every opportunity. Whether your prospect is selling a home or wants to buy one. Practice developing the traits of a winner and work hard for every one of your customers. Do all this, and you will have amazing success in real estate. KEY TAKEAWAYS: • If you're a new agent, prepare for the time it may take to develop your business. Have savings in place and consider grabbing a part-time job. • Take advantage of any training and guidance your brokerage offers. Rely on your broker's credibility while building your own with clients. • If you're new to the real estate business, turn that into an advantage. New agents are often more innovative and energetic than their veteran counterparts. • Cultivate the traits of a winner: confidence, hard work, people skills, technical understanding, eagerness to listen and learn. • While building your book of business, be willing to work with buyers. The extra work you do in learning your
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