The Essentials of Real Estate
Mentorship Program

Looking for a Real Estate Focused
Mentorship Program?

A real estate mentorship program is an invaluable resource that pairs agents with experienced mentors to guide them through the ins and outs of the industry, offering support, insight, and personalized coaching. At Real Estate Essentials, we take mentorship to the next level!

Our unique mentorship program equips our agents with the tools, skills, and strategies to excel in today’s competitive market. Whether they’re new to real estate or looking to level up, our agents gain exclusive access to hands-on training, market trend insights, and personalized advice tailored to their individual goals. With Real Estate Essentials’ mentorship, agents aren’t just building a career—they’re joining a thriving, supportive community that empowers them every step of the way. Get ready to unlock your full potential with us!

Both new and experienced agents can greatly benefit from a real estate mentorship program. For new agents, mentorship provides essential guidance, support, and industry knowledge, helping them build confidence and develop practical skills faster. Experienced agents also gain value from mentorship by staying updated with evolving market trends, mastering advanced strategies, and expanding their professional networks. Mentorship accelerates success by allowing agents at any level to learn from seasoned professionals, improve client interactions, and enhance marketing and negotiation skills. In this way, mentorship becomes a powerful tool for growth, leading to higher performance and lasting career satisfaction.

Meet Our Mentors!

Jennifer Toomey

As a graduate of Weber State University specializing in Interior Design and Sales, Jenn spent her early career in the construction industry where learning the ins and outs of the building process. These skill sets of organization and attention to detail gave her the ability to transition into the transaction management side of real estate – gaining insight to the legalities and compliance aspect of the field. Today, while covering all facets of the home ownership industry from start to finish with her cherished clients, Jenn has progressed into some of her favorite roles; TV host for Utah’s Real Estate Essentials and Mentor to their diverse group of talented agents. She has made a name for herself based off of enthusiasm and professionalism amongst the top producing agents in the area and hopes to continue serving the industry for years to come!

Phillip Despain

Since 2017, I’ve been helping people find their dream homes and navigate the exciting world of real estate. For the past four years, I’ve also had the privilege of being a team lead and mentor. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or an agent looking for some guidance, I’m always happy to help.

When I’m not working, you’ll probably find me cheering on a football game or shooting hoops on the basketball court. Sports are a huge part of my life and they’ve taught me the importance of teamwork and perseverance—skills I bring into my real estate career every day.

I love what I do because it lets me make a difference in people’s lives, whether that’s helping you achieve your real estate goals or coaching fellow agents to reach their full potential.

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The Essentials of Real Estate
Mentorship Program
Class List

  1. REPC & Docs: Learn the process of completing the Real Estate Purchase Contract (REPC) and understand key considerations. Additionally, familiarize yourself with various buyer-side clauses.
  2. Financing: This class will be guest-taught by one of our exceptional lending partners. Gain comprehensive insights into the world of lending, including distinctions between various loan types, understanding the nuances of preapproval versus prequalification, and much more.
  3. Buyer Presentation: Discover the techniques for effectively managing buyers, setting clear expectations, and ensuring a stellar experience. Additionally, gain expertise in crafting and delivering compelling buyer presentations.
  4. Buyer Tools: In this class, engage in practical exercises by role-playing buyer presentations. Additionally, acquire skills such as obtaining Supra access, opening a lockbox, utilizing the MLS, and setting up hot sheets.
  5. Skyslope: Explore the essentials of Skyslope, including setting up files, locating and importing documents, effectively adding clients while facilitating seamless document signing through e-signatures, and how to properly submit documents to the brokerage for approval.
  6. Listing Documents and CMA’s: Discover the essential forms and contracts required in a real estate transaction and gain proficiency in completing them. Additionally, acquire the skills to conduct a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) for your clients.
  7. Listing Presentation and CMA Review: Master the art of conducting a compelling listing presentation and revisit the process of performing a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA).
  8. Sphere of Influence (S.O.I.): Learn the significance of Sphere of Influence (SOI), including organizing and leveraging it effectively to contribute to the successful growth and sustainability of your business.
  9. Lofty: Explore the fundamentals of Lofty, including the setup process, client addition, sending hot sheets, implementing drip campaigns, and running advertisements.
  10. Building Your Business: In this class, gain insights on setting up your business for success by defining goals, establishing branding, and receiving over 100 prospecting ideas to effectively build and grow your business.
  11. Under Contract. What now?: In this class, students will discover the subsequent steps once a property is under contract, along with learning how to educate and guide their clients through the remainder of the transaction, ensuring a smooth and successful process.
  12. Open Houses: Learn the art of preparing for and conducting open houses, while also learning effective strategies to capitalize on them for marketing purposes and seize opportunities to capture leads.
  13. Studio Tour and Social Media: In this class, students will acquire the skills to set up a studio, with a comprehensive exploration of social media. Topics include selecting the appropriate platforms, understanding the need for a business page, and creating diverse and engaging content.
  14. Editing Videos: This class, featuring guest instructor Caleb Mikesell, will focus on mastering the art of shooting and editing captivating content.
  15. Film Day: In this class, we’ll guide you in creating a content video for your personal social media pages. You get to choose the platform—whether it’s a solo video or one with Jenn or Phil joining you, it’s your choice.
  16. Business and Taxes: In this class, we discuss the significance of obtaining a business license and explore some of the tax benefits associated with it.
  17. Why Title and T/C Introductions: In this class, students will be introduced to our different transaction coordinators and the services they offer. Additionally, we are delighted to have a guest teacher, one of our title representatives, who will provide insights into the functions of title, decoding a title report, and understanding a settlement statement.
  18. Real Estate Conversations: In this class, we will explore common objections that realtors often encounter, decipher the meaning behind these objections, and equip you with strategies to overcome them.
  19. Role Playing: In this class, we will engage in role-playing exercises featuring various scenarios.
  20. Review Day: This class is a review day, focusing on documents and the process once you are under contract. We will also open the floor for some Q&A.
  21. Leads: Discover various methods to generate leads. Learn effective strategies for handling leads and lead sources.

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