When you are about to become a single mom but are almost done with college and need money what do you do? If you think like Bethany you quit school despite being almost done, hustle your heart out and sell 47 homes in your first year! In this episode Matt talks to Bethany Brokaw, a top 1% Realtor in MI who got into real estate by accident and over the last 10 years has built the real estate business that all agents covet. She lives her life by design and offers true value to clients. She believes that it's not sales if you are helping people.
Takeaways:
- Starting in real estate while raising young kids
- Real estate rewards hard work and dedication, unlike many other careers.
- Building a referral-based business is crucial for long-term success.
- Creating memorable client experiences can lead to repeat business and referrals.
- Networking with other agents can significantly increase referral opportunities.
- Business-to-business referrals are a valuable source of leads.
- New agents must have grit and perseverance to succeed in real estate.
- Mentorship and being part of a team can accelerate an agent's growth.
- Agents should focus on where their leads are coming from to ensure sustainability.
Connect with Bethany: https://www.brokawgroup.com/bethany-brokaw
The Neighborhood Realtor is proudly sponsored by Treadstone Funding and Neighborhood Loans. For more tangible tips in real estate marketing, check out Matt's book, The Tangible Action Guide for Real Estate Marketing available on Amazon.
🔑 Treadstone Funding: https://www.treadstonemortgage.com/
🔑 Neighborhood Loans:https://neighborhoodloans.com
🔑 Real Estate Marketing Guide: https://www.amazon.com/TAG-Tangible-Action-Guide-Marketing/dp/1698339747
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