6 Books that Every Real Estate Agent should Read
The real estate agent job is quite challenging. He needs to be motivated on daily basis, he should be engaging. So it takes a lot of effort to become a successful real estate agent. The best real estate books are the ones that inspire you to want to become an even more successful agent or broker.
- They share highly effective motivational tactics.
- They teach you how to improve your day-to-day processes.
Here is the list of 6 books that every agent should read.
1- Keepers Of The Castle- William J. Ferguson
This is not a “numbers” book but rather a book that focuses on real estate executives and their thoughts on leadership and management. If you are looking for a “soft skills” book this is a good one that will teach you who the big players are in the industry and how they think in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
2- The Psychology of Money – Morgan Housel
In the psychology of money, the author shares 19 short stories exploring the strange ways people think about money and teaches you how to make better sense of one of life’s most important matters. How to manage money, invest it, and make business decisions are typically considered to involve a lot of mathematical calculations, where data and formulae tell us exactly what to do. But in the real world, people don’t make financial decisions on a spreadsheet
3- The Millionaire Real Estate Agent – Gary Keller, Dave Jenks & Jay Papasan
Whether you are just getting started or a veteran in the business, The Millionaire Real Estate Agent is the step-by-step handbook for seeking excellence in your profession and in your life. The Millionaire Real Estate Agent explains Three concepts that drive production, Economic, organizational, and lead generation models that are the foundations of any high-achiever’s business and How to “Earn a Million,” “Net a Million,” and “Receive a Million” in annual income.
4- Rich Dad Poor Dad – Robert T. Kiyosaki
The best book for beginners is Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not by Robert T. Kiyosaki. This book offers a broad but specific understanding of the basics of personal finance and investing since most of the population is not financially literate—including first-time real estate investors. This book will give you the foundational understanding to get more educated before investing in your first deal.
5- How To Win Friends And Influence People – Dale Carnegie
“Real estate is a relationship business.” In a business that operates on a foundation of relationships, a new investor will need the confidence to put themselves out there, each and every day. An investor can have all the technical acumen in the world, but if they can’t clearly communicate their ideas, they will have limited success in real estate investing.
6- Atomic Habits – James Clear
People say when you want to change your life, you need to set big goals. But they’re wrong. World-renowned habits expert James Clear has discovered a simpler system for transforming your life. He knows that lasting change comes from the compound effect of hundreds of small decisions – doing two push-ups a day, waking up five minutes early, or holding a single short phone call. He calls them atomic habits. These small changes will have a revolutionary effect on your career, your relationships, and your life.
Conclusion
There are lots of books which you are useful and on the topic of real estate. But real estate is a mixed business. So here we have listed down the top 6 books from the field of money, real estate, habits, a relationship which is essential for every real estate agent to read.
