Most agents dread the off-season, but savvy agents see it as an opportunity. Use the winter months to make a plan, build relationships and research trends that will ultimately make you useful to your clients in the long run
Work from home is here to say for the foreseeable future, and as a team leader, it’s up to you to remove any communication barriers and encourage your team to find the momentum to move forward. Here are a few tips
Take a look back at all of the agents and brokers we featured this year, and revisit their best advice as you look ahead to 2021
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss economists' 2021 predictions, the sale of Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch and the Swanepoel Trends Report
From budgeting to financing and handling unforeseen problems, here are the four things homeowners need to know about home renovations and maintenance
Opinion
In looking at 2020’s setbacks and tragedies, it can be difficult to see the silver linings. But expressing gratitude, even in a tough year, is possible — if not necessary. Here are a few things agents can be thankful for
Opinion
More education for members and changes to the code of ethics is certainly a great start, but there's more that can be done. Here, one broker weighs in on what NAR can do to prevent future discrimination and promote fair housing
As a team leader, introducing a handful of invaluable scripts to your agents goes a long way in helping them ramp up business in the new year. Here are a few worth knowing and practicing
To say that 2020 was tumultuous is an understatement. So, before jumping into the new year, we’re asking our readers to share the major obstacles they worked to get past and rise above
Opinion
This trying year is almost over, and 2021 is around the corner. As tragic and horrific as the year has been, some good can come out of it. Let’s take a look back at 2020 and how we can still give thanks
What’s the difference between a top performer and everyone else? Even more importantly, how can you know where you stand? Here are a few questions that’ll help you figure out how you’re doing — and what you need to improve in 2021
Everyone makes the occasional mistake, but rookies often make more than their fair share. Here are the biggest errors to watch out for and avoid
2021 is all about starting a new chapter. So, this week, our readers share what they hope to achieve in the new year. From big, ambitious goals to the little things, here’s everything they had to say
Being a top-notch agent is more than just about helping people buy and sell homes. It’s about honing the right mix of professional skills — and developing a mindset primed for success. Here’s how you can put in the work
As an agent, you spend a lot of your time out in the field — which is why you need to have the right set of tech tools in your arsenal at all times. Here are a few invaluable apps that will make your work life easier and more efficient
Dryer vents are responsible for maintaining a moisture and lint-free laundry room. Here's what homeowners need to know about this overlooked feature