Also you have to be persistent and tenacious.

If you do go, it's because you have a sick relative somewhere who needs to see you before they go on to glory -- the best kind of story for that is an expensive one, like a blind half-brother with a rare blood disease who is only free of constant pain in this one remote high-altitude institute in the Cascades...something so outlandish no one would make it up that at the same time implicitly explains why you need the rent checks to be on time.

He came off as persistent in offering his consultant service.  

Be persistent but respectful.

Keys to the business:  attitude, persistence, product knowledge and training (knowing how to properly inspect, make a listing presentation, demonstrate a property, and CLOSE.)This is a wonderful business. 

A mobile phone app is key so you have persistent access no matter where you are.Total operating cost (coverage, cost of exports, cost to acquire additional contact or transaction history data) factoring in assumptions in overall marketing effort and volume.

@Ben Leybovich and @Sam GroomsNow that’s persistence!

@Ivette Bravo you have to be patient and persistent.

Contractors struggle to return phone calls so I was persistent ins asking my realtor for multiple contractors. 

But persistence is key.