On this edition of Agent Insights we feature guest blogger Andre Smith, a real estate agent from Afton, CA. For more from Andre be sure to check out his Active Rain profile! 

Over the years we have featured several articles on how to drive traffic to your real estate website. You can become an expert in a single day by reading through our archives. Getting a person to a website is only the first battle you have to win though. How do you keep a potential real estate lead from leaving your page?

In an industry that’s constantly evolving, no real estate professional should ever be satisfied with their existing skill set. To succeed in real estate, learning how to network with others effectively is a must. In fact, building a sphere of influence and connecting with like-minded professionals are two skills real estate agents work tirelessly to hone.

In this edition of Agent Insights, we feature Erika Rae Albert, a native Austin, TX REALTOR®. She has been featured before, and wrote about her experience with open houses. Today she shares a touching story of how she positively affected the life of one of her clients. For more from Amanda be sure to check out her website or Active Rain Profile.

In a survey conducted by Business Insider, real estate agents were asked what the worst part about their occupation was. Today we have collected some of those answers, and offer a few solutions for them.