Working capital (at least 6 months living expense and enough cash to join their local, state and national boards)

Mentor - someone to work with them and train them on the "how to do" aspects of writing offers and taking listings

Get their own website and own all of their intellectual property

Supra, maze, big bottle of aspirin, smart phone.

Most important a GPS....

A hands-on broker.
A laptop.
A dependable vehicle.
So much more.
And what Kathleen Daniels said.

Kathleen Daniels described the top three.... 

Good CRM (I like Top Producer) for me the #1 tool for anyone coming into this business is getting started right away with a CRM.

Their own website... lots of good companies out there who can do one at a reasonable cost to get started (Easy Agent Pro is one)

Computer and cell phone

In this profession as with most, the tools are insignificant, knowing how they work and what to do with them is what really matters.

Nice Car, Cash Reserves, Wide Shoulders

Website

6 - 8 months of funds

Smartphone/iPhone

Great brokerage with supportive broker and plenty of training

6 months worth of money to live on and invest in one's self

A laptop

An Iphone

What i call a road kit with a flashlight, pepper spray, basic tools, change of shoes and a bunch of contracts.

parked and reading

A good managing broker

A large comfort zone

A good sphere 

Finances, a great broker who is willing to help, Website

A mentor that will help the nebie

a job that they have income coming in till they have 3 closing

Time to work your niche

A good reserve of finances.

A list of all the people you know.  SOI, service providers, family etc.

A good list of business coaches to interview, pick the best match to your personality.

Those are things they need.  First they need to choose broker that has top notch training program for both new agents and top producers, supportive/ non-compete manager and company programs that give them competitive edge in their market.

Good luck with your book.

What everyone else has said PLUS a healthy dose of thick skin.  No's hurt!

• Their own website and their own email tied to their website domain, don't rely on the agency provided stuff.
• Social media accounts
• Signs
• A computer/laptop for contracts, etc.
• A decent camera (or cameraphone)

It appears that you have already received some good answers.

I agree with Kathleen.

Car, Lockbox key and cell telephone

 Good morning Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041 . It seems as if you have gotten some good answers. Cash reserve is extremely helpful

Here are 3 items.  Funds to operate business and to live on.  Understanding how to make a profit.  Learn how to market.

It's all about leads.  Start with your sphere of influence, then utilize lead providers like Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia for new leads.  You'll need a way to organize those leads as you push them throught the pipeline from prospect to closed client.  I've used Top Producer for 10 years, I think it's awesome.  To receive a live demo, click HERE.

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