We get it—writing is not a craft that everyone is skilled in. And while we aren’t talking about writing the great American novel here, writing a real estate agent bio can be tricky business if you don’t know where to start.
Don’t get discouraged; we’ve got your back! In this article, we’ll give you templates you can use today to write your very own bio, some examples of real estate agents who have cracked the code and gotten it right, and the ten commandments of writing one for yourself.
If you aren’t sure that writing a real estate bio is going to make it on your to-do list today, consider hiring a freelancer to do it for you. Fiverr has a whole collection of people who will put together a killer real estate bio, some with a price as low as five bucks.
OK, let’s begin with a few real estate bio templates to get you started.
3 Free Real Estate Agent Bio Templates
We’re sure that you’re chomping at the bit to get started, but if you are still feeling a little unsure of yourself, try one of these templates. Fill in your info, take it and run with it, or use it as a tool to get inspired on your own piece.
New Real Estate Agent Bio Template:
This template is perfect for brand new real estate agents without a lot of experience to lean on. Focus on your community ties, your excitement, and your enthusiasm, and show your potential clients who you are.
<Real estate agent name> has been an active member of his/her real community for <years of experience> now, and is so excited to be turning that community focus toward real estate.
With a passion for service in the <your community name> area, <real estate agent name> is ready to help with your home buying and selling needs. As a proud member of the <brokerage name> family, <real estate agent name> carries the values of hard work, integrity, and outstanding client service into everything he/she does.
When <real estate agent name> isn’t making home ownership dreams come true for his/her clients, he/she enjoys spending time <leisure activity 1> and <leisure activity 2>. <Real estate agent name> lives in <locality of residence> with <family members>.
Successful Real Estate Agent Bio Template:
Your bio isn’t written in stone; you should revisit it at least once a year to see what sort of tweaks you can make to sharpen your message. Here’s a bio template perfect for real estate agents who are coming off a very successful year and want to further that momentum.
<Your locality> and <your broader regional locality> are great places to live and work, which is why <real estate agent name> chose to call it home. With roots in <hometown>, <real estate agent name> came to <your locality> in <date you arrived>. Real estate is a passion for <real estate agent name>, and with his/her background in <former career or education>, it is easy to see why more than <clients serviced last year> families in 2019 called <real estate agent name> for help buying and selling.
<Real estate agent name> has been a part of the <brokerage name> family for <amount of time with the brokerage> years, but he/she isn’t just passionate about helping families find their next home. <Real estate agent name> has served on his/her local <charity organization> and loves being a part of other <your locality> community events.
A passionate <hobby>, when <real estate agent name> isn’t in the office or volunteering, you’ll often find him/her at <location where the hobby takes place>, enjoying time with his/her friends and <family members>.
Long Form Real Estate Agent Bio Template:
Sometimes you’ve got a little more room to write, but that extra space can be intimidating. Here’s a good bio template for times when you have room to really express yourself.
(Real estate agent name), of (brokerage name), based in (your locality), is a (years in the business) veteran of the real estate industry and has represented clients all over (larger regional locality) in over (number of transactions) real estate transactions. (Real estate agent name) has built a solid foundation of clients in this community through her/his professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to always put his/her client’s needs first.
He/She studied (academic focus) at (school name) and afterwards began work in (previous industry or “real estate”). Passionate about (a particular aspect of real estate), (real estate agent name) has continued to leverage his/her know-how and experience to exceed his/her client’s expectations.
Active in the community, (real estate agent name) is a proud part of the (nonprofit organization)’s effort to (community initiative). (Quote from real estate agent about their nonprofit community work).
In his/her free time, (real estate agent name) is an avid (hobby) and (another hobby). Spending time in the (location one of the hobbies takes place) together with his/her friends and (family unit) as well as his/her (pet name and type) is never something (real estate agent name) takes for granted. (Quote from real estate agent about how lucky they are to have the chance to do their hobby in this place).
5 Real Estate Bio Examples We Love
Now that you’ve had a chance to plug your information into our templates, let’s look at some real estate agents who have crafted solid, effective bios, and examine what we love about them.
1. Ellen Grubert, Managing Director of Ellen + Janis Team, Compass Realty

What We Love About Ellen’s Bio
Ellen does a great job of talking about her background and how it has prepared her for success in real estate, as well as giving readers insight into the things that are important to her outside of work.
2. Brendan Bartic, CEO of the Bartic Group, Keller Williams Realty

What We Love About Brendan’s Bio
Brendan does a great job of giving his readers some of his personal history prior to joining the real estate profession. Most real estate agents these days are choosing to write their bio in the third person, but Brendan takes a bold step and writes in first person. This comes across as strong and effective, we can feel Brendan’s leadership qualities just from reading.
3. Jennifer Grandjean, Broker, Keller Williams Realty

What We Love About Jennifer’s Bio
Jennifer does a great job of calling out not just her community, but her favorite parts of the community as well. This sort of attention to detail lets sellers know you are aware of the things that matter to the residents of their community. And, knowing what matters will certainly help you market homes better too.
4. Shannon McNulty, Realtor, Stillhavn Real Estate Services

What We Love About Shannon’s Bio
Shannon does a great job of keeping her bio local while at the same time trumpeting her accomplishments that span across the region. The professional, third person narrative adds a level of sophistication and success while still sounding approachable.
5. The Logan and Bernard Group, Real Estate Team, Compass
Real estate is a powerful thing. Where you live becomes the center of your universe; your “home base” and a place where memories are made. Even an investment property can have a profound effect on your life’s story—when chosen correctly, it becomes long-term financial freedom and a vital part of your well-diversified portfolio.
Anchored by Logan Link, Bernard Link, and Nicole Grinsell, allow the Logan and Bernard Group to guide you through the real estate process. Whether a buyer, a seller, or an investor, we think of our clients as family. Lean on us—we are here to keep the process fluid, successful, and as low-stress as possible.
Thanks to a combined 20 years as real estate professionals in Marin County, we are proud of our reputation for excellent negotiation skills, cutting-edge marketing, and invaluable connections, both locally and globally.
Not quite ready to buy or sell, but curious about neighborhood options, local schools, our techniques, or current real estate “buzz”? Don’t be shy—reach out to us (note: includes link to contact).
Think of the Logan and Bernard Group as your Marin County Concierge. If we don’t know the answer, we will find it.
What We Love About the Logan and Bernard Group’s Bio
This bio is a little unconventional, but it totally works. We love how the bio started with some powerful, emotional language. From the first line, you’re hooked and want to keep reading. From there, it is clear that this bio is written with the reader in mind. Though that seems a little counterintuitive, remember, the real estate bio is written about you, but for your clients, so keep them in mind as you are putting your words together.
The 10 Commandments of Real Estate Bio Writing
OK, you’ve read the templates and reviewed how top agents are using the bio to further their business. Now it’s time to start writing! Here are ten rules that everyone writing a real estate bio should follow.
Remember, your bio is your chance to introduce yourself to a prospective client, to share what you are all about, and to give them your history and direction—all at once. This is valuable, *ahem*, real estate, so choose each of these words carefully.
Bonus Tip: Your bio is a useful tool for growing your career. Check out our Free Real Estate Branding Guide to get tips on how to transform your real estate business into a recognizable brand.
1. Thou Shalt Use a Quality Headshot
Unless you’re Annie Leibovitz, don’t use a photo that you took yourself. Pay a pro who can give you great advice about lighting, clothes, makeup, and so on. You know the feeling you get when someone says, “I’m just going to sell this house FSBO?” Photographers get the same feeling when you say, “I’ll just use a photo from my Facebook page.”
Read our 15 expert tips for a winning agent headshot here.
2. Thou Shalt Not Sell Services
Your bio is a place to tell your story, not sell your services. People are coming to your bio because they want to know about who you are. The services you offer are plastered all over the rest of your website and media—no need to use valuable line space for that sort of thing.
3. Thou Shalt Connect Thou’s Bio to Thou’s Community
Very, very few of us run a real estate business that isn’t rooted in a particular community. Real estate is a hyper-local venture, and even though you may work in different cities and towns, you are still a local SOMEWHERE. People crave connection with those they identify with. Talk about where you are and why it matters to you.
4. Thou Shalt Keep It Short & Sweet
According to the smarty-pants researchers at Chartbeat, about 50% of readers who land on text (like your bio) won’t make it past having to scroll on their phone. Every word counts, so keep it short, concise, and on topic. If you can keep it under 200 or 300 words (that’s about two or three paragraphs), you’re in good shape.
5. Thou Shalt Share Your Journey
A big part of the reason people read your bio is to see if they identify with you. Share a little bit of where you’ve come from and what brought you to real estate. If you have something compelling to say about the future, share that too.
6. Thou Shalt Provide a Glimpse of Your Life Outside of Real Estate
Your readers don’t need to know your high bowling score or the precise mixture of gin and tonic your prefer (⅓ Bombay Sapphire, ⅔ tonic water, and lime), but just a little peek behind the curtain of your life helps to humanize you and give readers a continuously clearer picture of who you are as a person.
7. Thou Shalt Not Forget Thou’s Social Media Links
Remember—you aren’t selling services here, but a well-written bio is itself an implicit call to action. When someone reads your bio, you want them to say, “Wow, this is the sort of person I want to work with.” Don’t forget to include social media links and your contact information so readers can follow through on that urge.
8. Thou Shalt Tell the Truth
This seems obvious enough to not have to actually include it here, but hear me out. You aren’t embellishing a resume, you’re telling YOUR story. If you embellish the truth a little bit to sound more successful than you are, there will inevitably be a time when someone calls you out on it. The repercussions from that sort of social and credibility damage run deep, so don’t do it!
9. Thou Shalt Not Forsake the Ideals of Thou’s Company
Undoubtedly, your managing broker spent a lot of time (and money) investing in establishing the ideals and foundations the business is built upon. As a member of that team, your ideals and story should be consistent with the company’s. Use their clout and brand development to enhance your own narrative.
10. Thou Shalt Scrutinize Thou’s Final Product
All your hard work to tell a great story about yourself will go down the drain if readers are distracted by silly things like spelling or grammar mistakes. Have someone (or multiple someones) read your bio and give you some feedback. Edit, make changes, and chisel it down to its strongest and best form.
Bringing It All Together
Remember, someone who’s chosen to read your bio is clearly interested in you. They want to see if you are a good fit with them both personally and professionally. They want to get an idea of what it would be like to work together.
Why not give them what they’re looking for? If you’re authentic and let your personality come through in your bio, you can use it as an effective first rung on your new client ladder.
Have questions about writing your own bio? We’re all ears—leave us a comment below!
Thank you so much for whole information teach us to be better Realtor agents .For me is very important to learn from experts how i do introduce my Real estate services
Julio –
Glad we could be helpful! Best of luck to you!
Chris
I am updating my bio. This is informative and timely. Thanks!!
Hi Charlene –
So glad this hit the mark for you!
Chris
I am just moving to a new brokerage, and this article has been a great help to write my introduction bio for the new company.
Thank you for the templates, it is my birthday gift!
Maria –
Hey! That is great! So glad the templates helped, and happy birthday!
Chris
Great article, thanks for all the tips and templates. I was a great choice of the 3 different Bio samples as well
Hi Corey –
Absolutely, that’s what we’re here for.
Chris
Hi. As a new agent entering the Real Estate field after 16 years of teaching with prior experience in Sales and Marketing, I was wondering if you could send some suggestions my way.
Hi Rachel –
Thanks for the comment. Sounds like you’re set up for success! Based on your experience and skills, I’d suggest using our “new agent” template and supplement it with some language like:
“Rachel brings her 16 years of teaching experience to the table, making her an expert in educating her clients about the home buying and selling process.”
The real estate bio is a delicate balance of humble and brag. Let people know how your experience applies to your new position, and show why your unique path uniquely qualifies you to navigate people through their transaction. If you have specific marketing and sales experience that applies directly to real estate, call it out!
Hope this is helpful, please keep us in the loop! We’d love to hear about your journey.
Chris
This is a lovely article. I got a lot of tips from your article. Thank you!
Would you have any ideas on how to portray a new agent (new to the country and area as well). However, I have 5 years of work experience with real estate consulting & valuations from India & I also have my MBA in marketing.
Hi Karishma –
Great question. My answer will depend a little bit on your market. Where abouts are you working?
Chris
Love your articles. Well thought out and conveyed in a way that helps!
Alan –
Glad to be of service, please let me know if you have questions.
Chris
Thanks for sharing such helpful information.
No problem, that’s what we’re here for!
Chris
What about a bio for a fairly new agent that has lived in the area for a long time, and has switched careers to real estate? (from a science background) Loves helping people and helping find them a home. Having a hard time promoting without a great wealth of real estate background. Any tips?
Hi Laura –
Congrats on making the switch! I would focus your bio on your knowledge, experience, and connections to your area. That sort intimate knowledge of the markets you’ll be serving is really valuable!
Chris
Your articles are very informative and helpful.
Would you be able to suggest an approach in writing a bio for a new agent who has yet to define her role and success in the field?
Hi Diana –
Thanks for the question. I would focus on your skills and strengths as a professional rather than your experience with transactions. Keep it short and to the point, and maybe consider a quoted recommendation from someone your community trusts right in the bio to lend yourself further credence.
Chris
Thanks for the great post. My bio needed a touch up and this article really helped a lot.
Hi Brian –
Glad to help, that’s what we’re here for!
Chris
Great pointers!!! I love these ideas! As a new Realtor, I want to be able to draw clients in, in a way they can’t resist. I struggle about writing about myself because my life has never really ‘revolved’ around myself, but rather the ones I care about. This brought so many ideas to the table about myself that I really haven’t recognized because I never focus on myself. Very enlightening article! Thanks for sharing with us!! ☺️
Hi Meg –
Glad to help, that’s what we’re here for. Good luck in your new career, we can’t wait to hear about all your success.
Chris
This article has been a great help to write my bio in real estate business. Thank you!
Hi Julia –
So glad, can’t wait to hear about all your success.
Chris
Thanks for tips. I am a new agent that spent the last 20 years in accounting and human resources. I was wondering if you could send some suggestions my way.
Hi Julie –
What sort of suggestions are you looking for? Feel free to email me directly: chris@theclose.com
Chris