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Too many new agents think their new broker is their boss. They are not. They are your business partner. Nobody wants a person who is not prepared as a business partner. If you want to negotiate a good commission split, help with advertising services, and lowered or even waived tech/platforms fees, then you need to walk in on day one with the following:

1. A business plan that describes who you are and your areas of focus (niches).
2. A marketing plan that says how you are going to get that message to people.
3. An income plan that demonstrates your overall goal and how many transactions it will take to get there.
4. An activity plan that describes how many two-way conversations (phone or text) and one-way conversation (emails) you are going to make on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
5. Work Schedule of the times you are going to be working and are fully dependable.

Armed with these, your broker will most likely be shocked, but more importantly, they will be willing to take you seriously as a business partner and not a time, energy, or resource suck for them.

There are a few "new agent" coaching programs out there. Kaplan has Real Estate Accelerator Coaching and it addresses all of these points.

Any other items you think would help when talking to your broker about your business arrangement with them?

A database is a compilation of connections and relationships, rather than simply a mailing list.

To establish a robust database, list all of your personal and professional connections. Include individuals from your familial, social, professional, and online circles, encompassing family members, friends, neighbors, colleagues, and others.

To streamline and enhance your organizational efforts, consider leveraging a CRM (Customer Relationship Manager) tool. This tool will simplify your daily tasks, help maintain focus, prompt timely actions, and can be utilized for marketing initiatives.

For a deeper understanding of this concept, we delve into it extensively in the Real Estate Accelerator & Coaching program. This comprehensive program is crafted to guide you into creating an effective plan, ensuring a strong start to your new career. The program offers valuable insights and actionable strategies that can drive successful transactions, contributing to your income.

How many names are currently in your database?