--- title: Blog - HomeSmart | real estate agent description: real estate agent | --- [![HomeSmart](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/homesmart-logo.png "HomeSmart")](https://homesmart.com/) - [Home](https://homesmart.com/) - [About Us](https://homesmart.com/about-us/) - [Buyers](https://homesmart.com/buyers/) - [Sellers](https://homesmart.com/sellers/) - [Blog](https://blog.homesmart.com/) - [Contact Us](https://homesmart.com/join-us/contact-us/) - [JOIN](https://join.homesmart.com/) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [real estate agent](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-agent) [agents](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/agents) [Training & Education](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/training-education) [support](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/support) ## [Leaning on Local Support](https://blog.homesmart.com/leaning-on-local-support) For an agent just starting your career or thinking about switching brokerages, it’s important to select a company that fits your needs and goals and provides dependable support. Ha... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) December 09, 2022 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/leaning-on-local-support) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [real estate agent](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-agent) [agents](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/agents) [Training & Education](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/training-education) ## [How to Invest in Your Real Estate Career Right Now](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-invest-in-your-real-estate-career-right-now) As the market ebbs and flows, any time is really the perfect time to invest in yourself and your real estate business. At HomeSmart, our agents are our priority, so we’ve created a... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) November 14, 2022 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-invest-in-your-real-estate-career-right-now) [real estate agent](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-agent) [agents](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/agents) [Social Media](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/social-media) [conversion](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/conversion) ## [Expand Your Brand: Converting Social Media into Cold Hard Cash](https://blog.homesmart.com/expand-your-brand-converting-social-media-into-cold-hard-cash) We all know that social media should fit into every agent’s overall marketing campaign, but how? A healthy approach to social media begins with concentrating your efforts on the 6 ... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) March 26, 2021 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/expand-your-brand-converting-social-media-into-cold-hard-cash) [buyers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers) [real estate agent](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-agent) [showing](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/showing) [open house](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/open-house) ## [\[Property Checklist\]: How to Take House Hunting Notes](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-take-house-hunting-notes) Searching for your new home can be an exciting and fun process, but at the same time, it can be a little stressful. According to the National Association of REALTORS®️, home buyers... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) February 10, 2021 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-take-house-hunting-notes) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [real estate agent](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-agent) [Buyers & Sellers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers-sellers) [home selling](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-selling) [home tips](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-tips) ## [What Fixes are Mandatory After a Home Inspection?](https://blog.homesmart.com/mandatory-fixes-after-home-inspection) As a seller, your to-do list is already pretty sizable by the time the home inspection comes around. As you can guess, the home inspection can be quite the point of contention for ... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) December 21, 2020 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/mandatory-fixes-after-home-inspection) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [real estate agent](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-agent) [agents](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/agents) [linkedin](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/linkedin) [networking](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/networking) ## [How to Leverage LinkedIn to Grow Your Real Estate Business](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-leverage-linkedin-to-grow-your-real-estate-business) You’ve heard about the importance of building a professional real estate network a million times, and it’s no secret that LinkedIn is one of the most effective ways to make connect... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) June 26, 2020 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-leverage-linkedin-to-grow-your-real-estate-business) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [real estate agent](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-agent) [agents](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/agents) [networking](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/networking) ## [Grow Like a Pro: How to Quickly Grow Your Real Estate Network](https://blog.homesmart.com/grow-like-a-pro-how-to-quickly-grow-your-real-estate-network) As a real estate agent, you’ve probably heard the word “networking” more times than you can count. And though the idea of networking can strike terror in the hearts of some and pro... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) June 09, 2020 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/grow-like-a-pro-how-to-quickly-grow-your-real-estate-network) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [real estate agent](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-agent) [agents](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/agents) ## [What to Expect From a Real Estate Career: 6 Things to Know Before Getting Started](https://blog.homesmart.com/what-to-expect-from-a-real-estate-career-6-things-to-know-before-getting-started) If you’ve ever considered starting a career in real estate, you’ve probably imagined what this might look like for you. Maybe you’re excited at the prospect of showing houses to fi... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) June 08, 2020 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/what-to-expect-from-a-real-estate-career-6-things-to-know-before-getting-started) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [real estate agent](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-agent) [agents](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/agents) [office design](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/office-design) ## [How to Create a Home Office You Love as a Real Estate Agent](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-create-a-home-office-you-love-as-a-real-estate-agent) What does the phrase “working from home” bring to mind? Maybe it’s kids running around the house, pets trying to get your attention or Netflix calling your name. Or perhaps it’s an... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) June 03, 2020 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-create-a-home-office-you-love-as-a-real-estate-agent) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [real estate agent](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-agent) [home selling](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-selling) [For Sale By Owner](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/for-sale-by-owner) ## [The Benefits: Agent vs. For Sale By Owner](https://blog.homesmart.com/the-benefits-agent-vs.-for-sale-by-owner) Selling your home yourself can be a huge undertaking that requires a significant amount of hard work and investment of time and energy. Some homeowners choose to go the for sale by... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) May 05, 2020 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/the-benefits-agent-vs.-for-sale-by-owner) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [real estate agent](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-agent) [agents](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/agents) [office design](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/office-design) [trends](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/trends) ## [Tips for Giving Your Real Estate Business a Good Spring Cleaning](https://blog.homesmart.com/tips-for-giving-your-real-estate-business-a-good-spring-cleaning) With springtime upon us, now is the time to not just do some spring cleaning in your home, but also in your business. As our businesses are slowing down and we are experiencing une... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) April 24, 2020 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/tips-for-giving-your-real-estate-business-a-good-spring-cleaning) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [real estate agent](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-agent) [home selling](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-selling) [Holding an Open House](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/holding-an-open-house) [showing](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/showing) [open house](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/open-house) ## [\[CHECKLIST\] The Seller’s Guide to Preparing for a Showing/Open House](https://blog.homesmart.com/the-sellers-guide-to-preparing-for-a-showing/open-house) First impressions are lasting impressions. While your real estate agent might initially spark a buyer’s attention with a property listing, it’s how your home shows in person that w... 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