One of the first bits of advice given to a new real-estate agent is to find a solid mentor. Much like any new job, studying the materials and applying them in real life are two very different things. Fortunately for many, the internet provides us with endless blogs, videos and podcasts to help us on our journey. Where this information can often fail us, however, is in its inability to help us during more unique hardships or introduce us to valuable connections. 
Maybe you have a phenomenal idea, but you have no clue which steps to take to see it come to fruition. Or perhaps you’ve studied everything you’re supposed to do but have no idea what to do when you hit a roadblock. Having a mentor can help you figure out what will work best for your career in either scenario and many others as well. Here's how.