The Honest Real Estate Agent: A Training Guide for a Successful First Year and Beyond as a Real Estate Agent

by Mario Jannatpour

Brand New Third Edition! This book is for brand new Agents and experienced Agents looking to jump start their business. It's not a book for everyone. The book is for Honest Real Estate Agents who care about their customers, work hard and want to make a difference in helping other people. One of the drawbacks of most real estate schools is they teach you only how to pass the real estate exam. They don't teach you how to succeed as a Real Estate Agent once you get your license. This is the book for you because it will help you hit the ground running once you get your license. In the past five years thousands of new Agents have bought this book as they embark on their career in real estate.

Genres: Nonfiction, Business

288 pages, Paperback

First published July 21, 2011

Reviews

[Eartha · Rating 3 out of 5]

What it takes to be a successful agent

If you are considering becoming a real estate agent or are a new agent, you will appreciate this book. This book helped me think about the reality of being an agent. It's not always an easy job but can be extremely rewarding.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my very first real estate book that I ever read. I believe it set me on the right track, with the right attitude and my ethics in tact!

[Jean Gray · Rating 2 out of 5]

The first 7 chapters are anecdotal stories. Chapter “One” starts in chapter 7 or 8. Some good points are made, then the anecdotes start again.
A couple of the appendices hold really useful information and “tips” or recommendations.
Narrator is easy to listen to and engaging.

[Okello · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found my real source of ideas with the app

[Tanner Redd · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[Cathleen Chenel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extremely Educational

If you are starting a career or contemplating a career as a real estate agent this is a book for you!

I was searching for books on how to become a realtor, read many titles and passed on the books, until I read this one “The Honest Real estate Agent TRAINING GUIDE…”.

I started reading it and couldn’t put the book down, couldn’t wait to finish work to read more. It took only 5 days to read, that’s how interesting and educational it was for me.

Mario takes you through the process of becoming an agent step by step. He keeps it simple and honest. I guarantee you, by the time you finish reading this book, you will have the confidence and knowledge on how to start to build a successful career as a real estate agent. I will be taking all of what I learned from this book and will be starting my new career at the young age of 58. Thank you Mario for taking the time to write this amazing book!

[Christina Stowe · Rating 3 out of 5]

It seemed to have a lot of commonsense good advice, which is valuable, but I would have liked to hear some more specifics on what it was like starting out maybe a few stories of real estate agents starting out and details, but that wasn't the purpose of the book, so it's not a true fault. It was good to read for confidence-building and to get an idea of the industry and career.

[Craig · Rating 3 out of 5]

It wasn't a horrible book, it was just targeted to the new agent or an agent in their first year. It had very little value to an agent that has been practicing for a number of years. So unless you are starting, I think it's better to pass on this one.

[EVIE JOHNS · Rating 4 out of 5]

Straight forward infotmation

I liked that the book wasn't trying to sell you something but gave go I Dave ok celebration for new agents what to expect and seasoned agents points we forget !

[Jodi Griffin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

It a must read read for someone starting out or thinking about getting their real estate license. It was very informative. It was hard to put the book down, kept my interest.

[Robert Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

I found this to be a fantastic read not only for new agents, but for agents that may have lost their way throughout the years. Be confident, forthright and honest with your clients.

[Megan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meh, good for someone who knows nothing about the industry. Kind of rambly and repetitive but some good points about time management and saving money as a new agent.

[Tamara Liggins · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book helps a newbie such as myself establish a base of rules to conform with...some things aren't taught in school and it's great to get the advice that Mario offers

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has some good, solid tips for the first year.... Nothing I hadn't heard before from my BIC or post-licensing classes, but a good reminder of how to present oneself as an agent.

[Daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I great book for the first year REALTOR. Mario includes insight on the modern real estate agent and what it takes to be successful. A recommended read for all new agents.

[Chrystal Karnowski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Real

This book is real. He lays it all out, whether you want to hear it or not. If you’re serious about real estate, you’ll want to read this.