As the year draws to a close, many in the property industry take stock, reflecting not just on what’s been achieved, but what impact has been made. It’s a time when priorities shift and purpose comes into focus. For experienced estate agents, this season offers more than a moment to rest. It offers a rare chance to give back.
Becoming a mentor doesn’t require grand gestures or huge commitments. At its heart, it’s simply about being willing to share your experience and perspective with someone who needs it. For the mentees navigating their careers right now – often in isolation, and sometimes with self-doubt – your support could make all the difference.
Mentorship Matters Now More Than Ever
The property industry can be demanding, fast-moving and, at times, unforgiving. Many new and aspiring agents find themselves working hard to keep up, yet lacking the support to pause, ask questions or reflect on their next steps.
Mentorship changes that. It creates a safe space for growth, somewhere to explore challenges, talk through options and gain perspective from someone who understands the landscape. And in an industry where mental wellbeing is increasingly under strain, that kind of connection isn’t just helpful, it’s vital.
With over 1,400 mentorships facilitated through Agents Together, the demand for this kind of guidance is clear. Mentees come to the programme seeking support, but they often leave with renewed confidence, clearer direction, and the sense that they’re not alone.
Why December is the Perfect Time to Start
Many experienced professionals assume January is the time for resolutions. But for those considering mentoring, December is the opportunity. It’s a natural pause, a space between the rush of year-end targets and the fresh pace of the new year.
Choosing to mentor now means you can:
- Reflect on your own journey and share your insights while it’s front of mind
- Offer valuable perspective when mentees are reviewing their goals
- Commit to a small action now that could have a lasting impact in the new year
- Start with a one-off session or sign up ready for a fresh pairing in January
There’s no perfect moment to start giving back. But this quieter time of year might just be the right moment for you.
Mentoring On Your Terms
At Agents Together, mentoring is designed to be flexible. Whether you want to offer one conversation a month, or you’re open to a longer-term relationship, the choice is yours.
You’ll be supported throughout, with resources to guide you and a team that ensures each match is thoughtful and relevant. You won’t be dropped into a mentoring relationship without preparation. Everything we do is about setting you, and your mentee, up for a positive experience.
Mentoring works because it’s real, human and personal. It’s not about scripted advice or fixed agendas. It’s about listening, reflecting and sharing honestly. It’s a conversation that could change someone’s career.
What Mentors Tell Us
Those who choose to mentor often describe it as one of the most rewarding things they do.
“I’ve been fortunate to have people share their own experiences with me, and that exchange of knowledge has been invaluable” – Laura Howey
“I think the most valuable piece for me is the impact you’re able to make and how good that makes me feel” – Ben Madden
“It’s a really powerful way of building community and helping someone with real collaboration” – Mal McCallion
This is the power of guidance: not just in what you give, but in what you gain.
You Don’t Need to Be Perfect to Be a Mentor
One of the most common myths about mentoring is that you need to have all the answers or be at a certain stage of your career. That’s simply not true.
What matters most is your willingness to share. If you’ve worked in the industry and navigated some of its challenges, you have something valuable to offer. You understand the pressures, the uncertainty, the choices and the rewards.
Often, mentees aren’t looking for solutions, they’re looking for someone who gets it. Someone who’s been there. Someone who can say, “I understand where you are, and here’s what helped me.”
The Ripple Effect of Showing Up
Mentorship isn’t just about the mentee you support directly. It’s about the culture you help to create.
Every mentor who shows up helps build a more connected, resilient and compassionate industry. An industry where knowledge is shared, not hoarded. Where wellbeing is prioritised. Where people grow with guidance, not just grit.
In a sector where loneliness, burnout and imposter syndrome are all too common, your time could be the difference between someone staying stuck and moving forward.
Getting Started is Simple
Becoming a mentor through Agents Together is straightforward. Once you apply, you’ll be asked a few short questions about your experience and what kind of mentoring relationship you’d like. From there, the team will find a match that makes sense, and you’ll receive support every step of the way.
You’ll never be asked to take on more than you’re comfortable with. Some mentors begin with a single 30-minute session. Others build longer relationships. It all starts with one conversation.
Let Your Experience Count
So much of what you’ve learned through your career has come from real-life moments – mistakes, successes, tough lessons and unexpected wins. That experience is gold dust to someone just starting out.
You may never know exactly how much impact your support has. But when you give someone space to talk, permission to dream, or tools to move forward, it creates momentum that ripples far beyond the conversation.
You have more to offer than you think. And now is the time to share it.
Apply to Become a Mentor
If you’re ready to support the next generation of property professionals, we’d love to hear from you.
- Flexible and commitment-free to start
- Structured support and thoughtful matching
- A real chance to make a difference
Share your wisdom. Shape the future. Start today.