Fully revised and updated--and written by a highly regarded real estate broker, author, and lawyer--this book covers everything from whether or not real estate sales is the right career move to how to master the skills necessary to be successful.

87% of real estate agents fail within the first five years. Don't become another casualty According to the National Association of REALTORS(R), real estate agents with less than two years' experience have a median gross income of $9,300, while real estate agents with 16 years experience have a median gross income of $71,000. What if there was a better, more efficient way to build your real estate business without waiting 15 years or more? Six-Figure Real Estate Agent gives both new and seasoned real estate agents a practical and proven guide to get more clients, generate more sales, and earn higher commissions. Bestselling author, investor, and top-producing real estate agent, David Greene, shares the exact systems and processes that he used to scale his own real estate agent business, from solo agent to a thriving funnel and referral system with repeat business. This book will teach you an easy-to-implement system that will grow your real estate business quickly--without having to waste your time door knocking, calling FSBOs and expireds, or spending all your money chasing after paid-for internet leads. Inside, you'll discover: Why most agents don't succeed, and how to overcome those common hurdles How to inhabit the mindset of a top-producing agent Steps to build a massive sales funnel that always replenishes itself Tips, tools, and proven strategies for moving clients down the sales funnel How to master the art of the close Ten lead generation strategies (that you'll actually enjoy ) Lead follow-up techniques that will keep you clients coming back How to build a thriving database And so much more

The Ultimate Guide to Generate Leads and Listings for Real Estate Agents with a Proven System beyond Just Listed & Just Sold Postcards. Forget the old school methods of just sending out just listed & just sold mailers. With this book, you will learn how to generate leads and listings for your real estate business by using proven direct mail strategies that work! In these pages, you'll discover a step-by-step system based on what works today, not yesterday. Get the real estate leads you need and get more listings by using proven mailer secrets that work without spending more money on run-of-the-mill postcards. This is a complete guide to generating leads and getting listings for real estate agents who are looking to build their business fast and efficiently. You will learn how to use direct mail marketing strategies that will help you generate new clients and get repeat business and referrals coming in! A word of caution: Before I dive in, I want you to know who this book is NOT for: this book is NOT for postcard printing companies, because I reveal in this book why your postcards don't work and leave the agents feeling broke and unsuccessful This book is NOT for graphic designers, because I am revealing to my readers how they can design their own postcards for maximum profits with minimum effort This book is NOT for marketing experts of large brand brokerages because I am going to share how to put the agent back in front of the consumer and STOP making our postcards mini-billboard for the brokerage Book includes: My 6 Cs Sales Cycle (The Framework for any successful real estate business) 10 Top Seller Lead Generation Mailers Templates for different sized postcards Savvy Printing Tips on how to cut down the cost of Mailers The Top 3 Mailer Objectives Copywriting 101 Advice to gain the unfair advantage and more buyers and sellers than your competition And so much more!

ARE YOU A "SALESPERSON," OR AN "ORDER TAKER?" The Decision Is Yours! In this book you will learn methods of selling and speaking which I have learned from 30 years of sales experience. I have sold products as varied as Christmas cards to magazine advertising space. From health and life insurance, to stocks, bonds, and annuities. And my favorite, and I'm sure yours as well . . . REAL ESTATE! Ask yourself, "Have I ever left an appointment for a presentation without the signatures I was seeking and said to myself as I was driving away, "If I had only asked . . . " Or, "If I had only said . . . ?" If the answer is YES, then you have left money on the table because you were not prepared. And the amount of money, in the Real Estate Game, is a lot of money! Here Are Some Of The Things You Will Learn By Reading This Book: 1: You will learn the NINE STEPS OF THE PRESENTATION which must be followed, in order to persuade your prospects to think your way. 2: You will learn the TEN MOST COMMON REASONS YOUR PROSPECTS USE FOR NOT SIGNING THAT LISTING, and how you can be ready with the TEN reasonable solutions to each of those objections. 3: You will learn the method trained salespeople use to overcome objections BEFORE they become objections! 4: You will learn each of the FOUR TRAPS in which untrained salespeople get caught, which invariably lead to failure in the presentation and how you can gracefully avoid them. 5: You will also learn PROVEN METHODS OF GETTING OFFERS ACCEPTED which are substantially below full price, and probably would get most agents thrown out of the house if presented in the usual manner! 6: HOW and WHEN to ask for signatures on the BUYERS' CONTRACT. How much money have YOU left on the table for your competitors?

Getting in—from the ground floor to the attic! The incredible growth of the real estate market over the past few years has more and more people looking to change jobs and get in on the action. Fully revised and updated—and written by a highly regarded real estate broker, author, and lawyer—this book covers everything from whether or not real estate sales is the right career move to how to master the skills necessary to be successful. • Includes a consideration of the pros and cons of a career in real estate sales, as well as hints for taking the exam and getting licensed • Updated information on websites, technology, and newly-popular discounted fee structure • Provides easy-to-follow, customizable business metrics

Newly Expanded with More Expert Advice to Help You Build a Winning Real Estate Career Welcome to the world of real estate sales, and the start of an exciting new career! Your destiny is now in your hands. Along with endless opportunities, flexible hours, and the freedom to chart your own path, you also have the potential to earn fabulous amounts of money. All you need for total success is preparation. Revised and expanded, Your First Year in Real Estate contains the essential knowledge you need to start off right in today’s vastly changed real estate market, avoid common first-year missteps, and get the inside edge that will take you to the top. Real estate expert Dirk Zeller has compiled the industry’s proven secrets and strategies that will enable novice agents to hit the ground running and excel from day one. You’ll get the insider’s guide to: • Selecting the right company • Developing valuable mentor and client relationships • Using the Internet and social networking to stay ahead of the competition (NEW!) • Setting—and reaching— essential career goals • Staying on top in today’s challenging real estate climate (NEW!) • And so much more. Concise and thorough, Your First Year in Real Estate is like having the top coach right by your side.