Episode 169: Mastering Work Ethic and The Long Game In Real Estate With Scott Smith

"The work you do today pays off in 90 to 120 days. You have to be able to work for the future."

Episode 169 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Scott Smith, Founder of You 1st Realty Infinity. Based in Denver, Colorado, Scott entered the real estate industry in 2018. His focus on serving clients others overlooked earned him Rookie of the Year and sustained success.


Throughout our conversation, Scott shares why he believes there is no substitute work ethic in real estate, why a “long-game” approach to the business is so important and what he looks for when hiring new agents. In addition, Scott touches on how the concept of the Virtual Office has impacted his brokerage in all the right ways.

 

 

Visit You 1st Realty Infinity at: https://you1stinfinity.com/

 

 

In this episode, we talk about...

  • How Scott Found Early Real Estate Success
  • Securing Your First Transaction Before Getting Your License
  • Providing Friends and Family With A Higher Level Of Service
  • Communicating With Leads That Nobody Wanted To Work With
  • Finding The Value In Time Spent Per Transaction
  • Taking The "Long Game" Approach To Real Estate
  • Launching His Brokerage
  • Key Attribute Scott Looks For When Hiring New Agents
  • Why Scott Actively Sells As A Broker
  • How The Virtual Office Has Impacted His Brokerage


 

Guest

Scott Smith

Host

Michael Walter

Duration

36 min

Released Date

December 11th, 2023

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