Managers and brokers need to tell new and part-time agents the hard truth about what it takes to succeed in real estate — a full-time commitment, emotional resilience, lifelong learning, and willingness to prospect and generate your own leads.
Source: Inman News
Are part-time agents bad for the industry? Here’s the truth
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