The First 30 Days as a Real Estate Agent: What to Expect, What to Avoid, and Who to Learn From
Welcome to the Business That Changes Lives
The first month of your real estate career is thrilling — and completely overwhelming. You’ll get your license, log into systems you’ve never seen, and wonder how on earth people actually get clients.
Here’s the truth: your first 30 days are the foundation of everything you’ll build.
At The Shaina McAndrews Team, we walk new agents through every step — from setup to scripts — so they can go from “I just got licensed” to “I’m working with my first buyer” in less than a month.
🗓️ Week 1: Build Your Foundation
Goal: Get organized and connected.
Set up Lofty CRM, Skyslope, Canva, and Slack
Create your professional bio and headshot
Join the eXp Agent Community on Slack
Order business cards and open house signs through BuildASign
Schedule your first one-on-one call with Shaina
“We build structure right away so agents know exactly what tools to use, what to say, and what to prioritize.” — Shaina McAndrews
🏡 Week 2: Learn the Process
Goal: Understand the real transaction flow.
Attend our live Buyer Consultation training
Shadow a team agent at an open house
Learn how to write and submit offers using PAR forms
Complete our “Anatomy of a Deal” mini-course
You’ll start seeing the moving parts — from lead to closing — and how to manage them efficiently.
📲 Week 3: Build Your Presence
Goal: Get visible.
Record your first 3 introduction videos (“Who I Am,” “Why Real Estate,” “Why I Chose My Team”)
Post them to Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube Shorts
Send a launch email to your friends and family announcing your business
Schedule 5 coffee meet-ups with people in your sphere
This builds your first wave of awareness — the foundation of your future referral network.
💬 Week 4: Put It All into Motion
Goal: Start talking to clients.
Host or co-host an open house
Start prospecting for renter-to-buyer opportunities
Follow up with 10 warm contacts using your CRM
Attend team accountability check-ins
🚫 What to Avoid in Your First 30 Days
Going solo too soon. You’ll waste time reinventing systems.
Comparing yourself to 10-year veterans. Focus on your lane.
Ignoring your database. Relationships drive referrals faster than ads.
💡 What to Focus On Instead
✅ Systems
✅ Training
✅ Relationships
✅ Consistency
You don’t have to figure it out alone — we’ve built the roadmap for you.
👉 Apply to Join The Shaina McAndrews Team
