Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 384 pages
- Published by: For Dummies July 12, 2006
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0471799556
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0471799559
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Book Dimensions:
10.1 x 8.1 x 1.1 inches
- Weighs: 1.1 pounds
Product Description
Success as a Real Estate Agent For Dummies shows you how to make your fortune in the real estate business. Whether you are looking to rev up your real estate business, deciding whether to specialize in commercial or residential real estate, or just interested in refining specific skills, this book is for you.
This no-nonsense guide shows you the fun and easy way to become a successful real estate agent. It provides expert advice on acquiring the skills needed to excel and the respect and recognition you’ll gain through making sales and generating profit. Soon you’ll have all the tools you need to:
- Prospect your way to listings and sales
- Build a referral-based clientele
- Work with expired and FSBO listings
- Plan and host a successful open house
- Present and close listing contracts
- Market yourself and your properties online and in print
- Negotiate contracts and avoid derailment
- Stake your competitive position
- Achieve great relationships with clients
- Spend less time to earn more money
This guide features tips and tricks for working with buyers, must-haves for a successful real estate agent, and common pitfalls that can be avoided. Also included is a list of Web sites for real estate agents that are valuable resources for success. With
Success as a Real Estate Agent For Dummies, you’ll discover how to acquire key skills and get on track for a successful career!
Back Cover Copy
Features proven, effective strategies for better prospecting and lead generation Learn key skills and get on track for a successful career Whether you're new to real estate or an old pro, Success as a Real Estate Agent For Dummies shows you how to become a top-performing agent. This hands-on guide will teach you all the best tricks of the trade, including tried-and-true tactics and fresh ideas for finding more and better prospects — and closing more sales!
Praise for Success as a Real Estate Agent For Dummies "Get ready for real estate training camp. Finish a winner! "
—Blanche Evans, editor, Realty Times
"Solid, practical advice from one of the most dynamic coaches in real estate today."
—Stefan Swanepoel, thirteen-time author and CEO of RealtyU Group, Inc.
Discover how to - Master the art of prospecting
- Research and understand your market
- Develop the key skills of an agent
- Find the perfect agency for you
- Manage and maximize your time
Reader ReviewsAs a broker/owner, I bought this book for my new agents. We love it! It's a fast-read with easy-to-implement ideas. I keep it as a reference in my office! Dirk Zeller is an excellent author/coach and the 'Dummies' format puts his ideas into yet another presentation form.