Opinion
There are a variety of ways we create imbalance: too much work, too much control, or too much ego are frequent contributors. Here's a rundown of ways to bring balance back to your workload
by Kevin Woody Mar 9
Opinion
Realtor optimism can be necessary for survival, Brad Inman writes. But collective giddy confidence is frequently a sign that something is amiss. The herd occasionally can be wrong
by Brad Inman Mar 9
Opinion
Are you marketing your listings only in English on Google.com? If so, your marketing messages are missing approximately 75% of all online search that consumes content in languages other than English
by Bernice Ross Mar 9
Opinion
Here's how to make sure you respond to inquiries before your competition does
by Carl Medford Mar 9
Opinion
It’s the foundation of great leadership and better connections with clients, colleagues and members of your sphere. Here’s what self-awareness is and how to improve your own
by Christy Murdock Mar 9
Opinion
In a notoriously slow-moving industry, the major, publicly listed brokerages all posted impressive revenue, transaction and agent count growth in 2021. Mike DelPrete crunches the numbers and explains what they mean for the future of brokerage
by Mike DelPrete Mar 8
Opinion
Opendoor, the original iBuyer and undisputed category leader, is laser-focused on scaling nationally and proving that it has a winning model. Economies of scale will be a key part of the equation
by Mike DelPrete Mar 8
Opinion
Senior Fellow Stephen Brobeck argues that Florida broker Cara Ameer did not address the two central questions raised by the Consumer Federation of America's report
by Stephen Brobeck Mar 8
Opinion
Each individual lead pillar is different and includes its own measurable results. Here's how to create a specific strategy for planning, tracking and accountability
by Tom Toole Mar 8
Opinion
Real estate professionals can — and should — help FSBOs and expireds make the most informed decisions about their real estate best interests
by Darryl Davis Mar 8
Opinion
Life isn’t always picture perfect. The more you can showcase your authentic self on social media, the more like-minded people you will resonate with and potentially work with
by Laura Stace Mar 8
Opinion
Because of their superior understanding and experience with market trends, this is one retirement investment which offers agents the opportunity to benefit from their own expertise
by Anthony Askowitz Mar 8
Opinion
You want to help your clients, that’s totally understandable. You need to remember, though, where your expertise lies, and it's not in predicting the future of a very volatile situation
by Jay Thompson Mar 8
Opinion
Take a tip from actors, attorneys and a door-to-door salesman to keep your non-verbal communication skills on-point. Then, stay focused and mindful to make the best possible impression throughout any negotiation
by Christy Murdock Mar 7
Opinion
Running a real estate business requires you to excercise many of the same mental muscles that runners do when they train
by Jimmy Burgess Mar 6
Opinion
You don't have to memorize long lists of rules to get better at communicating with your international clients. Just be open to the process and willing to learn
by Christy Murdock Mar 5
Opinion
What all generations have in common is the use of non-verbal body language signals. Put these cues to work to become a more effective negotiator
by Bernice Ross Mar 4
Opinion
Overcome the client's uncertainty and lead them toward the best decision for their circumstances. Here's how to reach out to on-the-fence prospects, earn their trust and snag the client for life
by Tom Toole Mar 4
Opinion
This week: Byron Lazine and Nicole White offer insights on NAR's pending-home-sale stats, discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine and name Tom Toole Marketeer of the Week
by Byron Lazine Mar 3
Opinion
The first 100 days are critical in setting your newly hired staff member up for success and ensuring a swift return on your team's investment