Real estate is a highly lucrative industry, and becoming a real estate agent can be a great way to make money in 2023. However, it’s not as simple as just getting a license and listing a few properties. Here are some tips on how to make money as a real estate agent in the coming year.

Although New York City agents are used to the constantly shifting real estate market, 2021 presented an unprecedented set of challenges for people across the globe. As we approach 2022 with COVID-19 still a pressing threat, real estate agents, especially beginners, will be facing a new normal. 

While the basics of succeeding in the real estate industry remain the same, much will change to accommodate new social distancing guidelines and the latest state of the economy. Here are SPiRALNY’s nine practical tips to succeed as a new agent in the industry, despite the changing times. 

Whether you have years of experience as a real estate agent or are just starting out in the industry, you may be wondering what type of real estate you should specialize in- residential or commercial. 

Both residential and commercial real estate both present potential pros and cons for an agent’s career and have different qualifications to succeed. In addition, one type of real estate may work better for one agent over another based on their experience and personal characteristics. 

Every real estate agent goes about their day differently, and such is the case for SPiRALNY agents. At SPiRALNY, we make it a point to not micromanage our agents or dictate how they conduct their workdays. However, there are certainly are a few daily habits and practices that help agents advance in their real estate careers. Here is what a typical day in the life of a SPiRALNY agent looks like. 

Purchasing a home is one of the biggest, and most important, decisions a person can make in their life. Not only will they spend decades ahead in the home they buy, but it is also a huge financial undertaking. At SPiRALNY, we understand the gravity of purchasing a home, and as a result, we make sure our agents are prepared to be the support a client needs during this time.

As a buyer’s agent at SPiRALNY, you will need to be experienced enough to guide a client through the process of buying a home, while also acting as their emotional support. Here are a few of the most important steps when helping a client buy a home in the New York City real estate market.