I am starting at an agency on Monday . I would like to go in with a list such as , How to do a CMA , setting up and holding an Open House , Initial meeting with seller etc,

What are things I should try to focus on ? aside from getting my name out there.

Thanks.

The mechanics do not matter if you have no business coming in. There are agents closing 2 deals a week with crap all over their desk and then there are people who can make awesome contracts that have no business in the pipeline.

Prospecting and interacting with potential clients to win business is key to long term success in real estate.

You are starting an agency on Monday and want to know how to do a CMA? Surely you can't be serious and if you are can I ask which state/country/planet you are from.

i am starting AT an agency ..not STARTING MY OWN

they did not teach us that in school. in my state we are required to learn real estate laws ..not how to list a house.. or network ..i just got my license and i am looking for a little guidance not to be torn down for asking for help, just hoping to go into the office with a little bit of insight,

are all agents this nasty?

Sorry..I misread your post and thought you were starting your agency and no..all agents are not this nasty...some are much worse
Where is "Global"

so you had nothing to offer me as an experienced real estate agent, except to criticize me , being only 18 and not much experience , i just wanted a little knowledge..to boost my confidence

Make very smart business decisions based on careful thought. Spend your time and money wisely. Being young, that might include consideration of mentoring under a top producer for a year or two. It might not be flashy, but you could stand to gain tremendously by working with someone who is well repsected and very successful. You have limited education (I assume based on your age) so I encourage you to take advantage of any oppotunity to learn from others, even if they blow smoke at you. There is no room for crying in this business. Results pay, that's it.

And NEVER lower your standards of integrity, or you will be washed out.

Great luck to you.

As I said...sorry and misread your post. I asked where "global" was so I (and possibly others) can better understand your market area. Google is your friend and tip #1 is type CMA and hit "search"

Nasty--No..Honest--Yes. This is human behavior on display. This is the machine. You are part of the discussion. Posters are responding to you. You need to learn to work it to be succesful. Master it and you will succeed, react to it constanly and you will have a difficult time.

Behave like a basketball and bounce back always.

Doin' bpose,

thank you.

Inagle1, don't let these folks get to you. If you read around, they don't take lightly to what they believe is a stupid question/comment.
Here's the story, you want to learn, period. See if you can find a mentor, take classes, you need the credits anyway, and the classes are filled with experienced agents who bring up topics and ask a lot of questions that will benefit you.
Read the contracts! Nothing worse than writing an offer for a buyer, and they want you to explain something that you really have no idea about.
School teaches you the law, not how to apply it.
Get on the MLS, pick an address and work a CMA. This will let you know what questions you need to ask.
You will likely find that many agents aren't willing to be very helpful. So gather your questions, then ask someone to join you for lunch. Don't bombard them, just bring up casual topics that lead to your question.
Good Luck!

Doin 'bpose ....love the quote....Great Advice... so true

I misread also and thought you were starting an Agency. My fault not yours.

Alot of what you will learn will be On the job. Focus on getting people to talk to you and then convert them clients. How do you learn? Ask how do I do a CMA. With the MLS its simple enough. Then do a couple, pick a property, any property, and do one and ask the Broker to review it.

Listing presentations and the rest will happen when you are comfortable with what you do. Get your name out and attract potential clients.

Darn..I scared the newbee off.
I feel a little guilty in that my responses to your questions regarding new agents might not have been what you expected into the "Real Estate Profession"..still most have been truthfull here.

PM me or email with your email address (or phone number)at terry@summersatthelake.com and you will get an honest response.
BTW..you can only call or email from 5:00 am until 10:00 pm 7 day as week as my cell phone shuts off then...email will send an auto respond immediately...I will ask again...what area are your from:)

Network, hold open houses, but the most important find out what works best for you, Expired, FSBO, internet marketing. Just try at see what will fit the best.