You can't help buyers find a property until you know your market and have a good understanding of the search tools available to you. Spend a portion of each day getting accustomed to your Multiple Listing Service's system (MLS). An MLS is an organization that's formed for the purpose of sharing listings, which you'll likely find to be Internet based. Print information about current and sold listings and drive by the properties. Preview the interiors if possible, paying close attention to differences in home styles and neighborhoods. Pay particular attention to areas of town that are unfamiliar to you, so that when a buyer asks you a question you can answer with confidence.

If agents in your area are responsible for writing offers, spend time becoming familiar with the forms that are used. Get to know affiliated real estate professionals, such as appraisers, home and pest inspectors, attorneys, and surveyors.

With all of that to accomplish, you might wonder when you'll have time to be at the office — but don't worry, you will. As a matter of fact, many things can be done at the office, such as learning the forms and researching the MLS. Just hanging around the office and listening in on the conversations of more experienced agents can offer insight and tell you more of what you need to know. Don't expect to learn everything in one day, or two weeks, or even in a month. Learning your market and finding buyers is an ongoing process, one you'll get better at as you gain experience.