About the author

Valerie Thorne

<p>As an active, sixth-year sales associate currently working for one of the big national chains, I want to use my hard-won knowledge to guide you through the process of getting a license and starting your real estate career. I spent my first year making the mistakes that most new agents make&mdash;mistakes that straight-up, street-smart advice would have prevented.<br /> <br /> By sharing my experiences in my first book, START SELLING REAL ESTATE, my intention is to provide you with a solid foundation that will allow you to sidestep costly problem situations that have the potential to cut short your career before your first sale. More than anything, I want you to be successful from the start!</p>