For levels of professionalism and to stay organized, we recommend you make yourself a real estate specific email. 

Gmail is a great platform, since you get access to free Google resources such as the calendar, docs, sheets, forms, and much more!

If you don't have a business name or don't intend on making one, some great examples of real estate specific emails are as follows:

• jolenelehmanutrealtor@gmail.com

• jolenelehmanrealestateut@gmail.com

• jolenelehmansellsut@gmail.com

• yourrealtorjolenelehman@gmail.com

Click the gmail image on the left to create an account and learn about potentially paying for a business account starting at $6 a month

To help elevate the look of your business, we recommend making Real Estate specific Social Media Accounts to help promote that you are a REALTOR®. Also make sure you update your LinkedIn to announce that you are a REALTOR®

Accounts we recommend you start with: 

• Facebook

• Instagram

• YouTube

• Google Business

Additional/Optional Accounts to work up to:

• TikTok

• Pinterest

• Yelp

• Twitter

• Threads

Click the image to the left to learn how to create the social media accounts for your business. 

Change your voicemail to reflect that you are a REALTOR® with Signature Real Estate Utah. 

Example: "This is Mark Handy with Signature Real Estate Utah, I am sorry I missed your call. Please leave a message with your name and number and I will reach out as soon as I am available." 

Your branding will consist of your Business Name (Which can be your First & Last Name + Real Estate), a Custom Logo, Custom URL/Website, and a QR Code. These items will be used 

Custom Logo/Branding Resources:

• Canva (free)

• Etsy

• A Graphic Designer

Custom URL and/or Website Resources:

• Canva 

• GoDaddy

• Wix

• Recommended Real Estate Specific Website Builders

• ProAgent (Free with Signature Real Estate Utah or $10 mo. for extra customizations)

QR Code Resource:

• QR Code Chimp (free)

Click the video thumbnail to the left to start watching!

Code of Ethics - 3 HRS

• Watch or Attend free through nar.realtor

REALTOR® Essentials - 4 HRS

• Attend at the SLBR of REALTORS®, register through nar.realtor

12 Hour New Agent Course (Needed for the 1st renewal cycle)

• Free online through Arti Academics

3 HR Mandatory Residential Course (Needed every renewal cycle)

• Free online through Arti Academics & we host it twice a year at the office

MLS Basics for New Agents - 1HR

• Register through www.utahrealestate.com

MLS CMA - 1 HR

• Register through www.utahrealestate.com 

Reach out to your bank to see what the options are for a business checking account. 

Click the image on the left to read a Nerdwallet article on small business banking.

Reach out to your accountant about setting up an LLC for your business. 

The U.S. Small Business Administration is a great resource to learn more about different business structures and starting a business. Most REALTORS® use LLCs.

Utah Department of Commerce Website - this is where you would go through registering your business.

Click the the image on the left to read a Forbes Advisor article on the best expense tracking apps for small businesses.

Recommended Mile Tracking Apps:

• MileIQ

• Everlance

• Hurdlr

• QuickBooks

$52-$60 each

Recommended Vendors:

• Oakley Signs

• Sandberg Sign & Design (Local)

$50-$75 each

Recommended Vendors:

• Oakley Signs

• Sandberg Sign & Design (Local)

• Rental of Office Open House Signs - $5 per weekend

• Rental of Office Great Room - $150 (reach out to Jolene or Sarah for more info)

• Signature Branded Folders - $1 per folder

• Signature Branded Envelopes - $0.10 per envelope