{"id":8784,"date":"2023-10-03T03:52:31","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T03:52:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ownr.co\/blog\/?p=8784"},"modified":"2026-04-07T14:43:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T14:43:18","slug":"how-to-start-a-real-estate-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ownr.co\/blog\/how-to-start-a-real-estate-business\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start a Real Estate Business: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interested in learning how to start a real estate business? Now might just be the time. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, <\/span><a href="\&quot;https:\/\/wowa.ca\/reports\/canada-housing-market\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canada&#8217;s housing market<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been growing. So, if you&#8217;ve been thinking about getting into the property game, it would appear that the market seems to say, \u201cyes!\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is real estate a profitable business?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The real estate market is a multi-billion dollar industry, so there is absolutely a chance for new businesses to be profitable. But how profitable depends on you and the type of business you run.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re interested in investing in property or selling family homes, the real estate industry is filled with opportunity. So, yes, real estate is a profitable business, but it can also be a risk. It\u2019s up to you to make the most of it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to start a real estate business<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve settled on starting your new venture in the real estate industry, then it&#8217;s time to set up your business. Like any other entrepreneurial endeavor, your real estate business should be established properly beforehand, so managing it is easy when you&#8217;re up and running (and to ensure you aren&#8217;t breaking any laws).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decide on the real estate niche you want to work in<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you can get started as an entrepreneur in real estate, you need to decide what area you want to work in. If you are not qualified to offer professional services in an area like accounting or law, you can probably rule those out. However, there are still plenty of niches to specialize in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each niche in the real estate industry will have its own education requirements and different skill sets. For example, if business management is your forte and you have a charming sales personality, then you might want to consider going the extra step from real estate salesperson to broker.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a business plan and set some goals<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Successful businesses start with a <\/span><a href="\&quot;https:\/\/www.ownr.co\/blog\/business-plan-guide\/\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">business plan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There are plenty of<\/span><a href="\&quot;https:\/\/www.ownr.co\/blog\/why-you-need-a-business-plan\/\&quot;"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reasons<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for having a plan, perhaps the most important of which is it gives you a roadmap. That way you not only know where you\u2019re headed, but can set goals and track your progress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your business plan should include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href="\&quot;https:\/\/www.ownr.co\/blog\/executive-summary\/\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An executive summary<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An overview of your business and its structure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research into your<\/span><a href="\&quot;https:\/\/www.ownr.co\/blog\/business-target-audience\/\&quot;"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">target market<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What products or services you will offer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A market analysis or research<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A marketing strategy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your business organization and team<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your<\/span><a href="\&quot;https:\/\/www.ownr.co\/blog\/financial-planning-as-a-small-business-owner\/\&quot;"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">financial plan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href="\&quot;https:\/\/www.ownr.co\/blog\/price-your-products\/\&quot;"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pricing<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing these at the start of your business helps to ensure you\u2019ve put a lot of thought and preparation into your business before you launch. It can also help if you\u2019re planning to secure financing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look at the market and competition<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conducting a<\/span>\u00a0<a href="\&quot;https:\/\/www.ownr.co\/blog\/market-analysis-guide-for-business-plan\/\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">market analysis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is important for every business, big and small. If you don\u2019t know the ins and outs of the market, it\u2019ll likely end up being hard for you to run a successful business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want to take some time before you get started to understand the current stage of the market and where it will likely go in the future. Take a look at the competition and see what they\u2019re up to and if there are gaps you and your business might be able to fill.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having your pulse on the industry before you get started is a great way to ensure that you\u2019re steering your business in the right direction.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set up your business back end<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes in any business. Whether you&#8217;re running a massive international corporation or a small, local firm, you need to consider how the back end of your business is going to work best for you, and what tools you need to run it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s a lot more to think about than business cards and your website design. How are you going to record expenses, pay bills, and collect money? What does your project management process look like? Who is on your team and what do they need to do their job to the best of their ability? You&#8217;ll also want to familiarize yourself with a<\/span>\u00a0<a href="\&quot;https:\/\/www.ownr.co\/blog\/cap-rate-calculator\/\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cap rate calculator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll want to set up:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small business<\/span> <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/www.ownr.co\/blog\/why-strong-accounting-is-important-for-your-business\/\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">accounting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> software<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A project management system<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A client management database<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A real estate business with a well-organized and thought-out back end has a much better chance of running smoothly on the client-facing side. You&#8217;ll be less likely to miss follow-ups, more likely to catch good leads, and overall have a better chance of success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get your finances in order<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reality of running your own business is that you won\u2019t always see great times, financially speaking. Real estate, like many other businesses, has periods of financial highs and lows, and you need to be prepared for them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you open up shop, it\u2019s a good idea to take a look and see how much money you need to cover any lean months your business might see. This also includes your first few months of business, where there might not see as much activity as you\u2019d like.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want to consider a variety of costs, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic costs like phone and internet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costs for tools to perform your job and market your services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment costs or lease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee salary and wages<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing and advertising costs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you know how much money you need to run your business, then you can compare it to the money you have on hand. This can help you figure out whether you need some financial assistance to get started, and even help determine your pricing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get your real estate license (if needed)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You cannot sell another person\u2019s real estate property in Canada as a realtor without a licence. So if you have your heart set on real estate sales or running a brokerage, you\u2019ll first need to obtain your license.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real estate licenses are governed at a provincial level and the requirements vary. For example, in<\/span> Alberta<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it will cost approximately $3,350 and can take up to 18 months to complete the educational course. Once you\u2019ve completed the course, you need to join a licensed brokerage then apply for your license.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Ontario, you can <\/span><a href="\&quot;https:\/\/www.reco.on.ca\/real-estate-professionals\/education\/how-can-i-become-a-real-estate-broker\/\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">become a real estate broker<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a salesperson. The process can take over a year and when you\u2019ve completed the education, you also find a company to work with and apply for your license.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exact process for you to become a real estate agent will depend on where you want to practice, so look at the requirements in your own jurisdiction:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Alberta<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">British Columbia<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href="\&quot;https:\/\/mbrealestate.ca\/registration\/how-to-register\/real-estate-salesperson.html\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manitoba<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href="\&quot;https:\/\/www.nbrea.ca\/become-a-realtor\/steps-to-become-a-realtor-in-nb\/\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Brunswick<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href="\&quot;https:\/\/www.nlar.ca\/licence#:~:text=To%20start%20a%20career%20in,paced%20%2C%20home%20based%20study%20course.&amp;text=Once%20you%20pass%20this%20course,(%20ServiceNL%20)%20for%20your%20licence.\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newfoundland and Labrador<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href="\&quot;https:\/\/www.jobbank.gc.ca\/marketreport\/requirements\/6181\/NT\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northwest Territories<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href="\&quot;https:\/\/nsrec.ns.ca\/licensees\/licensing\/first-time-applicants\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nova Scotia<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href="\&quot;https:\/\/www.canlii.org\/en\/nu\/laws\/stat\/rsnwt-nu-1988-c-48-supp\/latest\/rsnwt-nu-1988-c-48-supp.html\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nunavut<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href="\&quot;https:\/\/www.reco.on.ca\/real-estate-professionals\/education\/\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontario<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href="\&quot;https:\/\/www.princeedwardisland.ca\/en\/information\/justice-and-public-safety\/real-estate-license\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PEI<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href="\&quot;https:\/\/www.oaciq.com\/en\/becoming-broker\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quebec<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href="\&quot;https:\/\/saskatchewanrealtorsassociation.ca\/become-a-realtor-2\/\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saskatchewan<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href="\&quot;https:\/\/yukon.ca\/en\/doing-business\/professional-licensing\/apply-real-estate-salesperson-licence\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yukon<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obtain any other required licence<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you have no plans to become a real estate agent or broker, you may still have to obtain a licence for your real estate business. Licences for businesses are dictated by the provincial or federal government, so check with your jurisdiction to see what you need to operate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make your business official<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s possible you may need to make your new business official before you obtain any licences, though that really depends on the rules of your local jurisdiction. But regardless of whether you make your business official before or after, it needs to be done.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a service like Ownr can make the process quick and easy (and you can do it in your PJs without leaving home)\u2014all you need is\u00a0 a great<\/span> <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/www.ownr.co\/blog\/how-to-name-your-business\/\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">business name<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get started. But you&#8217;ll need to first figure out what type of business you can and want to run, as some jurisdictions in Canada require brokers or agents to remain<\/span> <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/www.ownr.co\/blog\/sole-proprietorship-advantages-disadvantages\/\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sole proprietors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and not corporations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real estate business ideas<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When most people think about the real estate industry, they tend to think of realtors\u2014those who list your house, help you find a buyer, and get a cut of the profit when it sells. While that is a valid business opportunity in the real estate industry, it\u2019s not the only one.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those in real estate development either buy a property or work with landowners to develop a plan for what to build. Some developers specialize in developing new land or empty space, while others focus on revitalizing already-built spaces.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once a development project is done, developers often make money by selling the property to someone who can put it into operation. In other cases, a developer might manage the property on their own to bring in cash flow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real estate agents<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real estate agents are professionals authorized to sell and market real estate on behalf of buyers. They can work in commercial or residential real estate, and have to obtain a licence to be able to do so.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agents make their money primarily through sales commissions. They are responsible for drumming up clients who are ready to sell their property, or finding prospective buyers for a property. Agents also help buyers with the sales process alongside other professionals, like real estate lawyers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real estate brokers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real estate brokers are similar to agents, but have additional education and experience. While the requirements vary by jurisdiction, real estate brokers are more experienced agents and tend to oversee newer ones. Real estate brokers are also able to work for themselves or as part of a larger group.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The additional education that brokers receive focuses on other aspects of the real estate industry, like finance, appraisals, and property management. Brokers in Ontario have to take a <\/span><a href="\&quot;https:\/\/www.reco.on.ca\/real-estate-professionals\/education\/how-can-i-become-a-real-estate-broker\/\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">real estate broker course<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that focuses on starting and managing real estate brokerages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property managers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the real estate industry, property managers oversee the day-to-day operations of a particular property. For example, a property manager for a residential rental property will screen tenants, arrange for repairs, and oversee the rent collection process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property managers can be hired in-house or they can be a third party. The owner of the property either pays the manager a salary (if they work in-house), or a flat fee or percentage of the rent collected from the property.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also be your own property manager if you are managing your own spaces. Individuals who own and lease vacation rentals is a popular practice..\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lenders<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lenders make funds available to a person or a business with the expectation that those funds will eventually be paid back, usually with interest. They can be a single person, a private or public group of people, or a financial institution like a bank.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investing<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real estate investing is simply investing in real estate. As a business, it covers individuals or real estate companies that purchase, own, manage, rent, or sell properties. There are plenty of ways an individual or company can become a real estate investor, from flipping houses and renting a vacation property to leasing commercial properties.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other professional services\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similar to other industries, professionals like accountants and lawyers can specialize in real estate. These individuals tend to specialize and build their practice in one particular area, in this case real estate, or several closely related areas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much money do you need to start a real estate business?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no set amount when it comes to start-up costs for a real estate business. The cost varies widely based on the type of work you want to do or investment you want to make in the industry.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, U.S. site<\/span> <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/placester.com\/real-estate-marketing-academy\/how-to-start-a-real-estate-brokerage#:~:text=Depending%20on%20the%20type%20of,in%20with%20the%20bare%20essentials.\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Placester<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> estimates that you&#8217;ll need at least $10,000 to start a real estate brokerage, and<\/span> <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/financial-edge\/0712\/how-much-money-do-you-need-to-invest-in-real-estate.aspx\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investopedia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> says that you&#8217;re looking at $5,000 or more to participate in an investment partnership or pool in the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, your startup costs will depend on both what you want to do and what you want to get out of it. Deciding which aspect of the real estate business you want to be in, setting some goals, and creating a business plan will ultimately determine your upfront and ongoing costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build a marketing strategy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A marketing strategy is a must-have for all types of businesses. It helps determine how you&#8217;re going to drum up new business and reach your target audience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While some of the work you do in marketing can take place online, buying and selling property still tends to happen in-person, especially in hot markets. So traditional advertising and marketing techniques like bus benches, billboards, and TV ads are not off the table.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it&#8217;s important to note that some creative real estate brokers have established an online presence by creating and maintaining active social media accounts. So your best bet is to curate a strategy that focuses both on and offline marketing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a website<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your website is the online storefront of your business, which is why, no matter what industry you&#8217;re in, it&#8217;s important you have one. While you can\u2019t necessarily shop online and purchase a brand new house,<\/span> <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/www.cira.ca\/resources\/corporate\/factbook\/canadas-internet-factbook-2019\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16 per cent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of Canadians said they used the web to lend them a hand in their search.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are plenty of<\/span> <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/www.ownr.co\/blog\/best-website-builders-for-canadian-businesses\/\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">website builders<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that make the process of creating an online presence all on your own a piece of cake (or at least manageable and cheaper than hiring someone else to do it for you).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to building a website for your real estate business, you want to make sure that you give prospective clients:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An idea of who you are<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insight into what you do<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An easy way to contact you<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A well-executed website can often lighten the load when it comes to prospecting for leads. But it&#8217;s a long-term game, so it&#8217;s good to get started building your website early on in your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start prospecting for leads<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s not just the frontiersmen and women in the gold rush that need to prospect; if you&#8217;re in real estate, you will too. Much of the industry, especially on the broker side of things, is a numbers game. You need to actively prospect for new leads so you can get a continuous flow of business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s pertinent to point out that if you&#8217;re building a real estate career in the selling industry, you&#8217;ll need to be comfortable with making cold calls to drum up business. And while the need to cold call can lessen over time once you build a solid foundation, you\u2019ll probably do a lot of this in the first few years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essential tools for your real estate business<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it&#8217;s really the work you put into running your business that will make all the difference, the right tools can make your job a lot easier. There are a ton of different apps and services you could use, but we have narrowed down five tools that you&#8217;ll want to pay attention to:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a lot of cold-calling in real estate, especially if you\u2019re a real estate agent or broker trying to drum up property to sell and prospective buyers to sell to. That means that one of your most valuable tools is going to be a customer relationship management system or CRM.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRMs help ensure you stay on top of your daily tasks and priorities, so that nothing important gets overlooked. A well-kept <\/span><a href="\&quot;https:\/\/www.superoffice.com\/blog\/why-sales-people-need-crm\/#:~:text=CRM%20helps%20sales%20people%20to%20optimize%20their%20daily%20schedules%20and,and%20a%20stronger%20customer%20base.\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM can help<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> improve customer service and satisfaction, increase your sales, and even market your products and services better.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are plenty of CRM suites available these days. You can start free with a suite like<\/span> <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/www.hubspot.com\/products\/crm\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HubSpot<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or create your own solution in a project management tool like<\/span> <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/clickup.com\/teams\/crm\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ClickUp<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lead generation tool<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leads math is pretty simple\u2014more leads means more opportunities to make a sale. So, a good tactic to add to your sales and marketing strategy is to get as many leads as possible, which makes a lead generation tool valuable to have in your arsenal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find leads from a variety of sources, including your website, social media, or past clients. Alternatively, a tool like<\/span> <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/www.zillow.com\/premier-agent\/\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zillow Premier Agent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will help you grow leads as well!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email marketing tool\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email marketing plays a vital role in modern business. Not everyone is ready to buy or otherwise take action the first time they come across you or your services, and staying in touch is a great way to stay top of mind with prospective clients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can collect emails on your website and through in-person contacts, then pass along information that\u2019s relevant to them like listings, market trends, and tips and tricks for selling and\/or buying property).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can start email marketing for free using<\/span> <a href="\&quot;http:\/\/www.mailerlite.com\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MailerLite<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or<\/span> <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/convertkit.com\/\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ConvertKit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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That means having the right tools for the job.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are plenty of<\/span> <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/www.ownr.co\/blog\/dont-want-to-pay-for-adobe-use-these-free-apps-instead\/\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free tools<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> out there to\u00a0 help you design graphics, edit videos, and make your photos look magazine-worthy. You can also make posting on social media easier by using a scheduling tool, like<\/span> <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/later.com\/\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Later<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or<\/span> <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/buffer.com\/\&quot;"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buffer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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Don\u2019t be afraid to shop around before committing to something.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scaling your real estate business<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How you scale your business depends both on your overall goals and how well you build trust with your customers and clients. If you&#8217;re focused on the property management side of things, scaling could mean acquiring more properties to rent out, while someone in sales is going to focus on building their customers and getting solid referrals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of the type of business you want to scale, the internal practices you use to iron out the kinks and provide a great customer experience will be an essential part of that growth. Much of the industry, especially on the sales side, is grown through referrals. 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