Your First Year in Real Estate, 3rd Edition: Making the Transition from Total Novice to Successful Professional

Build a fabulous career in real estate from day one, whether it's your full-time job or a side hustle, with these practical, real-world insights--now updated and expanded for today's fully digital world

Despite soaring prices, home ownership continues to be on the rise, with more than half of Gen Z aspiring to own a home within the next five years. With all this increasing demand, there's never been a better time to get into the real estate game. And Dirk Zeller's timeless classic is the only guide you need to get started as a Realtor.

Since the publication of Your First Year in Real Estate, 2nd edition in 2010, the real estate industry has changed drastically. Updated throughout and with five new chapters, this revised edition will cover everything you need to be a new agent today, including utilizing social media platforms to promote listings, navigating a dual career in real estate and a traditional 9-5, and how to overcome the stigma of being inexperienced when starting out.

A career in real estate offers endless opportunities, the freedom of flexible hours, and the potential to earn fabulous amounts of money. But to reach your goals you need to be prepared. Before you dive in, you must learn everything you can and discover the edge that will take you to the top. Full of practical answers and step-by-step solutions to the field's most common obstacles and challenges, Your First Year in Real Estate, 3rd Edition will help beginning agents build a solid foundation--in high economic times or in low--for a lifetime of real estate success. Real estate is bought and sold in both buyer and seller markets, learn how to master any market.

Author: Dirk Zeller
Publisher: Crown Currency
Published: 03/03/2026
Pages: 400
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.14h x 7.33w x 1.03d
ISBN: 9798217086733

About the Author
Dirk Zeller is the Founder and head coach of Real Estate Champions, which provides consulting and developmental training for real estate professionals worldwide.