Anthony Askowitz

Florida real estate agents need look no further than their colleagues in the legal profession for inspiration in effective marketing despite severe restrictions

There are many common-sense strategies agents can use to separate their personal social media accounts from their business accounts

Agents, title companies, closing attorneys, lenders and insurers should be diligent about avoiding even the appearance of giving or accepting 'kickbacks' for referrals

Affordable housing is a problem for governments to solve, but there are several indirect ways real estate professionals can help

It’s normal for successful agents to plateau and get bored. Brokers should prepare a wide range of suggestions based on the weary agent’s unique personality and concerns

Broker transitions are handled best in cases where office owners are consistently present and trustworthy

Brokerages should support local charities, but if agents are asked to commit financially, they should have a say. One way to avoid problems is to have several charities agents can choose from

Brokers can help their agents by encouraging the pursuit of interesting and creative continuing education courses

Great partnerships often develop when agents have complementary skills and talents, rather than overlapping ones, even if both are highly successful

It's nice for brokerages to celebrate birthdays at monthly get-togethers, but it's important to be inclusive

It's always tempting to hire a hot agent from another company, but brokers need to be very careful when that agent competes directly with an existing top producer already in their office

Here's one way to handle this very important and personal decision

Transitions can be challenging even under the best of circumstances, but here's how to handle a situation where agents feel their opinions aren't as valued as they should be

Agents should insist on setting the best price before agreeing to terms with sellers and 'cut bait' when the advice on pricing goes ignored for too long

Sometimes smart real estate customers feel more entitled to reduced commissions from their real estate agents, but agents can hold firm by educating buyers and sellers

Brokers should create an atmosphere where safety is the top priority and reinforced with frequent reminders and qualified training

Although it is each agent’s responsibility to keep up with industry technology, the broker can create workshops to help educate those who feel left behind

How both parties should behave in a welcome-back situation