We know, appearance isn’t everything. But similar to your online presence, your dress code as a real estate agent says volumes about you before you ever introduce yourself. You project a lot about yourself and your professional reputation in the way you dress.

Real Estate Express explains further, saying that “a NAR article on “The Importance of Image and Appearance” quotes three Realtor® clients regarding whether having purple hair and tattoos or driving an ugly car would influence their decision to use the agent. One client replied that she would have run away when meeting an agent with purple hair at an open house. Another was impressed because the agent drove the same quality car as the client. Finally, the last one stated clearly that he believed in first impressions. It concluded with, “You should be concerned about how your clients perceive you.” "

How do you control the way clients perceive you and make a great first impression?

April 15^th is less than a month away! Tax Day will creep up faster than you think, and taxes can be daunting as a real estate agent. Did you know that most real estate agents are considered self-employed? You will file taxes differently than simply submitting an employer’s W2, and you need to be prepared to avoid a headache. Accountants are always recommended, but if you file taxes yourself, you’ll need some guidance to avoid audits and make filing taxes less “taxing”.

Your repeat customers are important to your success as a real estate agent. If you aren't careful, they may pick another agent because it's a competitive industry. Here's how to be careful and avoid losing potential repeat customers.

That road to success is filled with many roadblocks. Unfortunately, one of the biggest obstacles in our way is ourselves. This is equally as true for real estate agents who oftentimes are given no direction when diving head first into the industry.

Current trends show a resurgence of organizational methods, such as the popular KonMari method. This encourages parting with items that no longer serve a purpose or provide you with positive emotions. It goes beyond minimalism – it’s a movement towards simplifying your life and focusing on what makes you happy. More importantly, this method can be applied to your real estate business with a few simple steps. Cutting through the clutter can help you focus on the passion and drive that pulled you into the real estate industry in the first place.