Launch Your Business

Hello, new agents! Welcome to the jungle. The first few months of your real estate career are crucial in building a solid foundation for your business. Our checklist guides you through the next steps to sustainable success.

These days, a lot of “secret” mastermind groups now have tens of thousands of members, but only a handful of posts per month. That’s why we decided to dig a little deeper and find active groups where agents are sharing tips, tricks, memes, referrals, or just a shoulder to cry on when a deal goes south.

Did you know that a real estate license opens the door to a number of different careers?

There are many factors to consider when it comes to affiliating with a brokerage. We evaluated dozens of real estate companies based on the criteria that matter most to agents and selected our top six. Plus, learn why you might want to consider a local boutique instead.

In the world of digital marketing, your headshot is often the first time prospects, leads, and clients will see your face. This means a professional, polished photo that represents who you are and what you stand for is a must have.

Capturing hard numbers on what the average agent earns is like trying to nail Jell-O to a wall. But here at The Close, we developed a salary database tool that gives unique insight into real estate agent salaries in each state—and we bet the results will surprise you.