Mastering the Art of Building a Thriving Real Estate Career from the Ground Up with Kim Giarraputo

Kim Giarraputo shares her journey from corporate sales to top-producing real estate agent. Learn how mentorship, persistence, and relationship-building helped her create a thriving career in a competitive market.

(00:00) - Welcome to The REI Agent Podcast
(00:06) - Meet Mattias and Erica: Real Estate and Holistic Living
(00:14) - The Mission: Building Wealth and Balance Through Real Estate
(00:24) - Is Now the Right Time to Become a Real Estate Agent?
(01:06) - Guest Introduction: Kim Giarraputo, Westchester County Agent
(01:20) - Westchester County: A Real Estate Hotspot
(01:54) - High-End Markets and Million-Dollar Listings
(02:33) - How Kim Transitioned from Corporate Sales to Real Estate
(03:55) - Should You Quit Your Job to Go All-In on Real Estate?
(05:01) - The Reality of Building a Real Estate Business from Scratch
(06:40) - Why Most New Agents Fail: The Hard Truth About Commission-Based Careers
(08:10) - The Power of Mentorship in Real Estate Success
(09:38) - How Kim Finds and Works with Investors and House Flippers
(11:15) - The Art of Staging and Preparing Homes for Market
(12:07) - The Future of Real Estate Teams: Kim’s Vision for Growth
(13:08) - The Impact of the NAR Lawsuit on the Real Estate Industry
(14:48) - Why Transparency and Communication Set Great Agents Apart
(16:20) - How to Build Long-Term Client Relationships
(18:50) - Kim’s Book Recommendation: The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
(20:02) - How to Follow Kim and Stay Connected
(21:00) - Closing Thoughts and Final Takeaways

Contact Kim Giarraputo
https://kimgiarraputo.com/

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