Why you need a mentor
Jim Forde, Director of Approved Real Estate Academy believes that the importance of mentors cannot be overstated. A good mentor inspires you, stretches you, connects you, opens your mind, and most importantly, doesn't judge. They provide a safe space to learn, experiment, and ask questions, no matter how seemingly stupid. In short, Mentorship is a way to soak up the wisdom of those who have gone before you, in a way that sticks. Often when you start your Real Estate career it can feel like you're alone, making mentors more important than ever.
Jim Forde has been a mentor to new agents for over 30 years. Here are some ways to think about approaching a mentor and what to ask for.
People Matter
- Find someone you respect and trust. Integrity and character are the most important qualities to look for.
- Look for a person who's interested in a relationship. A mentor needs to be open and willing to relate to you, since you'll eventually discuss both professional and personal issues.
- Focus on a mentor who has the willingness to spend time with you. A lack of time is the No. 1 reason people give for not wanting to mentor others, says Jim Forde, Director of APPROVED REAL ESTATE ACADEMY. You can help by being flexible and fitting into your mentor's schedule.
- Look beyond your door. Although a top real estate practitioner may be a great mentor, you can also learn about business principles, and perhaps get a new perspective, from an outsider.
- Don't expect the mentor to be a magician. Mentors can give you new insights, but they won't solve all your personal or business problems. A good mentor will direct you to other sources of assistance for special problems.
- Opt for openness. Good mentors let you into their world, sharing both professional and personal triumphs and failures.
- Don't expect instant results. Mentoring is a journey. As long as you're learning something you didn't know before, the mentoring relationship is working. Persevere. "Mentoring takes as long as it takes," says Jim Forde, Director of Approved Real Estate Academy in Irvine, CA.
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