Unlocking Real Estate: Colibri Real Estate Podcast
Welcome to Unlocking Real Estate - My First Commission where we dive into real stories, big wins, and early lessons learned from highly successful rookie real estate agents and brokers. This is the podcast where we explore how real estate can transform lives one home at a time by sitting down each week with a new agent or broker who has found incredible success in their first year.
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Unlocking Real Estate: Colibri Real Estate Podcast
From Start-Up Struggles to Real Estate Momentum | Conor Hix’s First Commission Journey
What does it really take to break into real estate, find your footing, and land your first deal — even when the market is competitive and every transaction matters?
In this episode of Unlocking Real Estate: My First Commission, we sit down with Conor Hix, REALTOR® with Cutler Real Estate serving Columbus & Grove City, Ohio. Conor shares how he navigated the early ups and downs of launching his real estate career, built confidence working with buyers and sellers, and leaned into his strengths to grow his business.
You’ll learn:
✔️ How Conor prepared for, and ultimately closed, his first commission
✔️ Why perseverance and refining your process matters in the early months
✔️ How client communication and follow-through become major differentiators
✔️ Tips for new agents on gaining traction in local markets
This episode is packed with honest insight, real-world lessons, and actionable takeaways for rookie agents and anyone stepping into real estate for the first time.
Chapters:
00:00 — Welcome to Unlocking Real Estate
00:40 — Meet Conor Hix — Cutler Real Estate
02:00 — Real estate beginnings & motivation
04:30 — Getting licensed & learning the tools
07:00 — Landing the first client
09:30 — Client communication strategies
11:45 — Challenges in the early pipeline
14:00 — Momentum & building confidence
16:30 — Advice for new agents
18:00 — Where to connect with Conor
Connect with Conor Hix:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conor-hix-760206295/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conor.hix21/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/conor.hix | https://www.facebook.com/taylorteamSOLD
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