Sign In / Register

Find us on...

Share on...

Dashboard

New Search X

How To Become a Top Real Estate Agent.

Posted by Ron Neal on Thursday, July 21st, 2022 at 12:38pm.

Breaking into the Real Estate Market in Victoria is challenging and the competition is fierce, there are several Real Estate Agencies that are vying for top position.

This article will help agents understand what it will take to be one of the Top Realtors in this area or any area and will help clients understand what to look for in a Top Real Estate Agent and Real Estate Agency.

To become a Top Real Estate Agent, you must first possess a strong work ethic and be coachable, be knowledgeable in the industry, have excellent people and business skills and be able to close deals professionally and efficiently.

Being one of the Top Real Estate Agents is difficult, and it takes hard work. It's important to remember that to be the best, you have to work harder than everyone else. This means that you need to put in more hours, be more organized, and be more prepared. You also need to be able to handle rejection and keep a positive attitude.

Real Estate Mentorship

Having a Real Estate Mentor is an important key to your path on becoming a Top Real Estate Agent. A mentor is an invaluble necessity to your career. Having a mentor in real estate is not a sign of weakness — it’s a proactive approach to ensuring that all of your bases are covered. It’s also a meaningful step towards accountability that even seasoned professionals and Top Realtors take advantage of.

Top Real Estate Agent Mentorship

3 Important Reasons to Have A Real Estate Mentor

1. To learn quickly what works and what doesn’t work in the Real Estate business - Time is money.

2. To get an outside perspective on your comeback or performance in the business from someone who has “been there, done that” and succeeded many times over.

3. For accountability — a Mentor will tell you what path(s) you need to be taking and will follow-up with you to make sure that yes…you did get it done! Nothing makes Bigger Leaps like having someone check up and hold you accountable!

How To Find a Mentor To Help You Become A Top Realtor

Ask around

When you have difficulty finding someone who qualifies as a good mentor, ask others in the real estate industry if they know of someone. You might get some names that way and can conduct your own screening process.

Personal connection

Personal connections are worth their weight in gold when it comes to picking your business relationships. If you have a friend or family member who’s a successful agent or broker, consider asking them to help you learn the ropes.

Look For a Real Estate Agency That Has a Mentorship Program

Join a Real Estate Agency that has such a program. With this option, you can learn the best ways to obtain motivated seller leads as well as develop your skills by working with successful mentors. You will also be able to gain knowledge on sales strategies, negotiation techniques, and marketing skills.

Create Value for Mentor and Mentee

You need to show these professionals something in return for their time and wisdom. If you want something from someone, it is only fair that you offer them something in return - something of value. With that in mind, consider what unique skills and knowledge you have to offer, and base your request for mentorship around that.

Offering compensation is also a good way to show mentors that you are serious about this opportunity. Offer something of value to these professionals in exchange for their time and expertise. Consider what special skills and knowledge you can bring to the table, and structure your request around that instead of trying to get information from someone who doesn't want to give it. Some ways to do this include offering backend incentives for mentors (like educator training). Be clear about what you need from a mentor, and don't be afraid to ask for help.

14 Other Key Attritubutes To Become a Top Real Estate Agent

Mentorship and Coaching

They include:

1. Strong Communication Skills.

2. Active Listening Skills.

3. Personable and Approachable Personality.

4. Time Management and Organization Skills.

5. The Ability to Build a connection with Clients.

6. The Ability to Handle Pressure and Rejection Well.

7. A High Emotional Intelligence Level.

8. Excellent, Professional Negotiation Skills.

9. A Solid and on going Understanding of the Real Estate Market and Industry Trends.

10. Appropriate Marketing and Advertising Skills

11. General Contracting Knowledge

12. An Extensive Network of Contacts

13. Persistence and Determination

14. A Positive Attitude

The Talent Search For Top Real Estate Agents

Many Real Estate Brokers have asked, "How do I find these Top Real Estate Agents to Hire?"  Ron Neal, founder of The Neal Estate Team says, "You don't find them, you create them!"

First ensure you have a complete training/mentoring program, and a positive, supportive work culture to slot them into. Then all you need to look for are people with great attitude and work ethic, that are coachable, and given a bit of time and effort you'll never have to worry about not having Top Agents again.

4 Things to Consider

1. Create a great training/mentoring program: You need to ensure that your training program is complete, and covers all the necessary bases for someone to succeed in real estate sales. It should be a mix of classroom style training, as well as on-the-job shadowing with top producing agents.

2. Have a positive, supportive work culture: This is one of the most important aspects of attracting and retaining top agents. If your workplace is positive and supportive, agents will be more likely to want to stay and continue working hard for your company.

3. Look for people with great attitude and work ethic: These are the two most important qualities you can look for in an agent. If they have a great attitude and work ethic, they will be successful in real estate sales.

4. Be coachable: The best agents are always coachable. They are willing to listen to feedback and take direction from their brokers. If you find an agent who is coachable, you have found a gem!

Victoria's Real Estate Team

At The Neal Estate Group in Victoria BC we are passionate about developing and creating Top Real Estate Agents so that we can provide our clients with the best possible service, expertise and results. Our Agency is filled with the Top Real Estate Agents in Victoria and Vancouver Island and we have been recongnize and endorsed by Celebrity Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group, one of the Top Real Estate Agencies in New York City, television personality, investor, speaker, consultant, syndicated columnist and author.

If you are looking to buy Real Estate in Victoria or anywhere on Vancouver Island then we would like to help. Talk to one of our Top Agents Today!

742 Views

Leave a Comment

The Neal Estate Group is your #1 source for all of your Victoria BC real estate needs. Get in touch with us online or by phone at (250) 386-8181 to speak with a Victoria real estate buying or selling expert today. With decades of experience as a top selling Victoria REALTOR® and ranked in top 1% globally with over 5,000 transactions and $1 Billion SOLD, Ron Neal & The Neal Estate Group have the industry experience and market knowledge to help you make smart and informed buying or selling decisions. 


Join Us On Social Media