This April, one of Inman’s most popular recurring theme months returns: Back to Basics. All month, real estate professionals from across the country share what’s working for them, how they’ve evolved their systems and tools, and where they’re investing personally and professionally to drive growth in 2022. It’s always smart to go Back to Basics with Inman.
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It’s true what they say: Nothing worth having comes easy. Real estate is an industry with unlimited earning and growth potential, but it’s important to be realistic and to know going into it that success won’t happen overnight. Especially when you are starting out, it can feel like you are encountering more rejection than people saying yes. I believe being challenged early on makes you work harder to achieve your end goal.
Real estate requires connections, a strong network and a skillset that is honed and developed over time. I know firsthand that this does not happen overnight.
When I came to America, English wasn’t my first language, I didn’t have any family connections in the business, and I had to work hard to get to where I am today. It’s crucial to have a thick skin in real estate, especially as you are starting out, to ensure you are set up for long-term success and the ability to overcome any obstacles that come your way.
Here are five challenges I faced — and that you’ll face, too, as a new real estate agent.
