The Truth About Becoming a Real Estate Agent - EP 58

Описание: In this episode of Real Estate Success, DFW, host Shaune Corbett sits down with Swapnil Sharma, a 17-year residential real estate veteran based in Flower Mound, to talk about what it really takes to build a sustainable career in today’s market.
Swapnil shares her unexpected journey into real estate, how she evolved from assistant to team leader, and why thick skin, emotional intelligence, and client-first service separate long-term professionals from transactional agents.
Together, they unpack the realities of running real estate like a small business, why AI won’t replace experienced agents, how design knowledge creates competitive advantages in new construction, and why systems — not hustle — build consistency.
This episode delivers honest perspective for agents considering the business and seasoned professionals looking to level up.

🎧 Hosted by: Shaune Corbett
🎙 Guest: Swapnil Sharma

Swapnil Sharma is a residential real estate expert based in Flower Mound, Texas, with over 17 years of experience in the DFW market. Specializing in new construction, design-driven advisory, and team leadership, Swapnil has built a relationship-based business rooted in service, systems, and long-term strategy. She leads a growing team while maintaining a client-first philosophy and deep market insight.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ Why real estate requires thick skin and emotional discipline
✔️ The truth about flexibility in real estate (and why it’s a myth)
✔️ Why AI won’t replace experienced residential agents
✔️ The hidden value agents provide beyond contracts
✔️ How new construction expertise creates separation
✔️ Why future pacing protects buyers from short-term decisions
✔️ The difference between transactional and relationship-driven agents
✔️ How to build and train a real estate team the right way
✔️ Why consistency and phone calls outperform social media hype

Timestamps (Click to Jump!):
📌00:00 The Realities of Being a Real Estate Agent
📌01:03 Introduction to the Guest: Swap Mill Sharma
📌01:30 Swap Mill's Journey into Real Estate
📌03:29 Building Relationships in Real Estate
📌3:58 Licensing and Team Leadership
📌06:34 The Value of Experience in Real Estate
📌10:09 The Human Touch vs. AI in Real Estate
📌12:08 Networking and Industry Events
📌13:12 Systems and Continuous Improvement
📌14:16 Insights on New Builds
📌15:51 The Importance of Memory in Real Estate
📌16:21 Strategic Planning and Exit Strategies
📌17:10 Design Trends and Their Impact
📌18:40 Balancing Investor and Luxury Client Needs
📌19:56 Staying Updated with Design Trends
📌20:53 Mastering Social Media Marketing
📌23:59 The Power of Phone Calls
📌24:56 Training and Mentoring New Agents
📌27:54 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

📇 Connect with Swapnil Sharma
🌎 Website → https://www.thesharmagroup.com/
📘 Facebook →   / thesharmagroupdfw  
📷 Instagram → instagram.com/theswapnilsharma_/?hl=en
🔗 LinkedIn →   / the-sharma-group  

📇 Connect with Shaune Corbett:
📘 Facebook →   / shaune.corbett  
📷 Instagram →   / shaunecorbett  
🔗 LinkedIn →   / shaune-corbett-mba-93384623  

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