“Be consistent.” — Yoana Vasileva, Realtor, Coldwell Banker Realty

“Be patient, smile, and trust God, he’s got your back.” — Bertha Troutman-Rambeau, real estate salesperson, Rambeau Realty LP

Local industry veterans warn being a real estate agent is not as easy as it looks and offer some tips to those trying to make it in today’s hypercompetitive environment. 

The real estate franchisor’s 140,000 agents closed more than two million transaction sides in 2021 to become the first real estate brand to do so in a single calendar year, according to the company.

“Don’t be a secret agent.” — Jasmine Harris, Realtor, Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners – Tucker

The new Realtor will specialize in the Buckhead – Sherwood Forest – Ansley Park area. 

“Treat everyone like family.” — Tori McGee, building biology advocate and holistic real estate expert, Chapman Hall REALTORS®

The new hires bring the number of agents brought onboard since March 2020 to more than 22. 

Christopher Matos-Rogers, the principal and associate broker of the Matos-Rogers Group, was previously affiliated with PalmerHouse Properties. 

With 400 agents, brokers and leaders in attendance, the company recognized top-producing individual agents and teams by both sales units and volume. 

Whether you strive to be a top producer or you think the title is just a lot of hype, our survey found there was no shortage of viewpoints on the topic.

“Make sure everyone knows you are in real estate!” — Raquel Obumba, managing broker, Millennial Properties Realty

“Find yourself a good mentor.” — Joseph Harland II, founding president and managing broker, À La Carte Investments LLC

Before joining Compass Atlanta, Ennis Antoine served as senior vice president of training and careers at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Georgia. 

Christie’s International Real Estate cited its goal of working with independent firms and noted that Harry Norman is owned by HomeServices of America in explaining the moves. 

Six Atlanta-area residents will receive scholarships to Barney Fletcher Schools’ pre-license real estate salesperson courses, and four Coldwell Agents will be sponsored to join local diversity groups thanks to awards from the company’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Council.