The 7 Biggest Roadblocks for Real Estate Agents — and How Our Team Removes Them
The road to real estate success is paved with… well, a lot of potholes.
If you’ve been in the industry for more than five minutes, you know what I mean. You start your real estate career bright-eyed and ready to conquer the world. And then reality hits: the feast-or-famine cycle, marketing overwhelm, clients who disappear faster than free samples at Costco.
I’ve been there — and I’ve watched too many good agents burn out before they even reach their full potential. That’s why I built the Shaina McAndrews Team around solving the exact problems that keep most agents from thriving.
Here are the seven biggest roadblocks I see over and over — and exactly how we remove them for our agents.
1. Inconsistent Leads
The Problem:
You’re either so busy you can barely breathe… or staring at your phone wondering if it’s broken because no one’s calling. Inconsistent leads are the #1 reason agents burn out or leave the industry.
How We Remove It:
We generate multiple streams of inbound opportunities — not just “cold leads” but people actively thinking about buying or selling.
Paid ads we run and pay for
Local networking events we host (and invite you to)
Strategic partnerships in Montgomery County & Philadelphia
We teach you to generate your own business too, so you’re never entirely dependent on one source. It’s like giving you fishing lessons and stocking your fridge.
2. Marketing That Eats Your Life
The Problem:
You know you should post on Instagram, send a monthly email, update your website, run ads… but by the time you create all that content, you haven’t talked to an actual client in days.
How We Remove It:
We give you done-for-you marketing tools and templates so you can look like a pro without spending your life in Canva.
Pre-made listing kits
Social media post templates
Email campaign scripts that actually get replies
You still get to add your personality (because nobody needs another cookie-cutter agent), but the heavy lifting is done for you.
3. Lack of Systems
The Problem:
Your “CRM” is a pile of sticky notes and the call log on your iPhone. Things slip through the cracks — like following up with that hot lead from three weeks ago.
How We Remove It:
We plug you into our team CRM and workflows. Every lead is tracked, every follow-up is scheduled, every client touchpoint is documented.
You get:
Buyer and seller checklists
Automated reminders so you never forget to follow up
Transaction coordination that keeps deals moving while you keep selling
4. No Accountability
The Problem:
When you’re an independent agent, no one’s looking over your shoulder. That freedom sounds great… until you realize you’re also free to binge-watch Netflix instead of prospecting.
How We Remove It:
We do weekly one-on-one coaching sessions to review your pipeline, troubleshoot challenges, and set realistic goals for the week ahead.
It’s not about micromanaging. It’s about having someone in your corner who actually cares whether you hit your targets — and will help you course-correct when needed.
5. Feeling Isolated
The Problem:
Real estate can be a lonely business. You’re often working solo, and unless you’ve built your own network, you don’t have many people to lean on.
How We Remove It:
Our team culture is intentionally collaborative.
We share strategies that work
We celebrate wins together
We jump in to cover each other when life happens
You’re never out there on your own trying to figure it all out.
6. Training Overload
The Problem:
You have access to 1,000+ hours of training at your brokerage, but no idea where to start — and no time to figure it out.
How We Remove It:
We curate the training for you. Instead of telling you “go watch the videos,” I point you to exactly what you need for your current stage of business.
We also bring in guest experts for targeted topics, so you get real-world strategies — not just theory.
7. Unclear Career Path
The Problem:
You know you want to make more money… but you don’t have a clear plan for how to get there.
How We Remove It:
We work together to set your income goals and reverse-engineer them into daily, weekly, and monthly actions.
We also show you how to diversify your income through eXp’s revenue share and stock programs, so you’re not relying solely on commissions.
Why This Works
You don’t need more “hustle.” You need the right systems, support, and strategy.
When you take the roadblocks out of the way, you can:
Close more deals in less time
Serve clients better (and get more referrals)
Actually take a vacation without your business falling apart
If You’re Ready to Remove Your Roadblocks…
I’d love to talk with you about how the Shaina McAndrews Team and eXp Realty can help you break through the obstacles holding you back.
📅 Let’s schedule a quick call: Schedule Here
