end of year closing
If you’re racing the calendar to get to the closing table before year-end, take a tip from these agents who are still working right up through New Year’s Eve
by Christy Murdock Dec 23
real estate recruiting mistake
One-size-fits-all recruiting pitches are costing brokerages top talent, writes recruiting expert Brett Jennings. Here’s how an assessment-driven, customized approach changes everything
by Brett Jennings Dec 23
An angry man and a woman shouting through a megaphone to symbolize how selective outrage impacts lead generation in real estate.
Opinion
Whether we like it or not, people don’t just want a service anymore, Josh Ries writes. They want alignment. They want to know what you stand for and what you're against
by Josh Ries Dec 22
Yet another report says the real estate market is sputtering
Redfin reported that both buyers and sellers are in retreat, active and new listings fell in November, and, ultimately, 2025 will be comparable to the slowest year for real estate in decades
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 22
Bonneau Ansley
By changing and setting new goals, building an excellent team and crafting new skillsets, Bonneau Ansley continues to grow his business consistently
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 22
offering plans for condos and co-ops
Real estate attorney and new contributor Brett Stack says these 6 red flags should cause co-op and condo agents to hit the brakes for further review on transactions in the Big Apple
by Brett Stack Dec 18
Instagram Stories update
Instagram has announced shareable Stories, a new opportunity for agents to expand local reach, spark conversations and stay visible without posting more content, Alyssa Stalker writes
by Alyssa Stalker Dec 17
phone lead-gen strategy
Broker and attorney Greg Hague says agents can tap into motivated buyers already in motion before they spend a dollar on marketing
by Greg Hague Dec 16
brokerage compensation
From agent commissions to a brokerage compensation dispute, find out how real estate pros are making bank and protecting their pay
by Christy Murdock Dec 15
AI prompts for real estate agents
The agents who embrace artificial intelligence, build local authority and deepen their value will dominate the next market cycle, Jimmy Burgess writes
by Jimmy Burgess Dec 14
part-time real estate agent
Take a page out of Emily Nguyen’s playbook: Start with service, show up with value, and go all in
by Josh Ries Dec 12
believe in yourself
To get buyers to believe in you, you must first believe in yourself, your value and the organization you represent, broker-owner Lori Muller writes
by Lori Muller Dec 11
How a top DC agent went from college dropout to luxury mogul
Extra hours, social media and a team with the highest standards of service helped The Heider Company become one of the top-earning teams in the world at Sotheby's International Realty
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 11
sales robots
Opinion
Transactional selling might win you a one-time real estate deal, Josh Ries writes. Consultative selling builds a business that lasts
by Josh Ries Dec 9
hands-on real estate education
Opinion
New contributors and agents Chris and Diana Servedio Martis say that new real estate agents need hands-on experience, not just online quizzes, to get up to speed
Listing leverage: How to win the game of securing sellers
Agents who wait for listings to fall in their lap are going to starve, Verl Workman writes. Agents who execute? They’ll own their markets
by Verl Workman Dec 2