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By Elizabeth Weintraub, About.com Guide to Home Buying / Selling

For New Real Estate Agents

Articles Index

Preparing Your Sellers for Home Showings
Real estate agents should take time to prepare their sellers for the realities of showing a home. When home sellers understand that a well planned showing might result in a better offer, they are usually willing to comply with your requests.

Sales Techniques for Real Estate Pros
Successful real estate agents know that asking the right quetions is an important part of working with home buyers. Use these tips to learn how to refine your sales skills.

How To Calculate Real Estate Commissions
New real estate agents sometimes aren't aware that commissions are usually shared by all agencies who participate in a sale. Here are some examples that show how commissions are split.

Real Estate Careers - Interviewing for a Position
Looking for a real estate career? Interviewing for a real estate position requires different techniques than those you use when applying for most jobs. Get the facts before your interview.

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