Many real estate agents hire real estate coaches, not only to become a top producer, but to start their career in the best possible way or to overcome plateaus. A great real estate coach has experienced what you’re going through, knows how to advise you to overcome obstacles and move into the next stage of your career. Whether you’re a new or experienced real estate agent, hiring a coach can change your life. Let’s dig into some questions you need to ask yourself and others as you prepare to hire a real estate coach.
Let’s start out by looking at why you might want to hire a real estate coach. Maybe you’re a newly licensed real estate agent who just can’t seem to get your career moving in a profitable direction. Maybe you’re a seasoned veteran who wants to meet a goal you’ve been chasing for years. Whatever the reason, a qualified real estate coach can personally consult with you, provide support, motivate you and help you get to the next level in your real estate career.
Start by asking yourself the following questions before hiring a real estate coach:
The previous questions are designed to help you hone in on why, specifically, you need a real estate coach but consider talking to people who have already used a coach. Visit with agents around the office, asking about their experiences with real estate coaching programs. The information they share will give you a better idea of what to look for and avoid in a coach, which questions to ask when interviewing a coach and what to expect from coaching sessions.
Use the information you’ve gathered from colleagues to begin online research for real estate coaching services. Be specific when doing your search vs. simply searching for “real estate coaches”. If you’re a new agent looking for help getting established, try a search like “coaching for new real estate agents”. If you’re an experienced agent needing a new mindset, try a search like “real estate coaching for strong mindset”. Finally, get answers to these questions before hiring a coach.
When it comes to getting ahead in your real estate career, hiring a coach can catapult you to the top, even surpassing colleagues with more years of experience. Start by knowing the best questions to ask a coaching service, and make time to talk to other agents about coaches they’ve used. Get references and look for real estate coach reviews. Once you hire a coach, be patient with the process and work hard to follow the coach’s lead. Your real estate career is about to change for the better!