05/22/2026
PSA to all newer realtors, part-time realtors, or realtors who only do a few deals here and there:
If you don’t know what you’re doing, or you’re unsure about a process, contract, timeline, negotiation, or situation you’re working through…ASK FOR HELP.
Seriously. The worst thing you can do in this business is pretend you know what you’re doing when you don’t. Real estate is not the industry to “wing it” in. There are too many moving parts, too many legal/contractual obligations, and too many clients trusting us to guide them correctly.
Your broker, team leader, mentor, coach, and seasoned colleagues exist for a reason. Use them.
I’m 6 years into this business. I’m confident in what I do because I’ve worked hard at it, stayed involved, stayed uncomfortable, and gained experience. But I STILL call my broker, mentors, and colleagues constantly. Sometimes over major issues. Sometimes over the smallest details just to make sure I’m handling something correctly, professionally, and objectively.
I just joined Home Sellers and my broker David has probably already had enough of my calls and texts. My past brokers dealt with the same thing. But that’s part of their job, and quite frankly, that’s part of mine as well. I’d rather ask questions and get something right than let ego get in the way and create problems for clients or other agents.
The best agents I know (agents producing at levels far above me) still ask questions all the time. They still collaborate. They still seek second opinions. Two of my old teammates, both with over 40 years each in the industry, STILL hire coaches and mentors to this day.
Because the moment you think you know everything in this business is probably the moment you become dangerous, and not in a good way.
This industry changes constantly. Contracts change. Market conditions change. Practices evolve. There is always something new to learn, and there is always room to improve.
And honestly, professionalism matters. Communication matters. Humility matters. Being willing to admit “I’m not sure, let me verify that” is far more respectable than confidently giving incorrect information.
I definitely don’t know everything there is to know about real estate. Not even close. But I do know a little bit. If you’re a newer agent, a struggling agent, a part-time agent trying to level up, or just someone who wants to talk shop and learn, I’d genuinely be happy to meet up for coffee sometime or chat over text/messenger.
No gatekeeping here. We all started somewhere.
Never be afraid to ask for help.
Never be afraid to invest in yourself.
Never stop learning.
