The brokerage business is very different from operating a team. At the end of the day, it takes more than just a license to start and run a successful brokerage. Before you jump in, here’s what you need to prepare for
Crisis communication, adjusting to our new normal and navigating a hot market were top-of-mind for readers this year
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Brad Inman's predictions from last year, how home design could change and top social media trends for 2021
Whether you’ve decided to build a solo business or are determined to hire and scale, both require a lot of sweat equity, focus and consistency. Here’s how to tell which direction is right for you
Appreciation for a job well done goes a long way in cultivating a positive culture and organization
Having a well-organized and updated CRM can go a long way in helping you strengthen old connections and prevent the new ones from falling through the cracks. Here’s how to keep yours in tiptop shape
Although the commission conversation must sometimes be had, there are good ways and bad ways to go about it. These arguments are best left unsaid
To up your agents’ productivity, you have to give them the tools they need to achieve their goals — and that starts by understanding what those goals actually are. Here’s how you can gain valuable insight into their objectives and help them succeed
It’s that time of year! If you’re jotting down your resolutions for the new year, we want to hear what goals and dreams are on your checklists and vision boards
If your sellers are showing their homes during the holidays, there are a few decorating pointers they need to keep in mind. Here’s how agents can help clients decorate tastefully — while still showcasing the luxury listing’s best features
Don't barge in! (And other sage lessons agents should know)
The coronavirus outbreak dominated headlines this year, but what industry-related events and changes made the news? Here are the top real estate stories from 2020, according to our readers
While sheer supply and demand is making it tough to negotiate much beyond what a builder is offering, understanding how to navigate the process may help buyers time their purchase appropriately and save some money wherever they can
Find out which tech tools are paying big dividends for real estate pros with help from Jeff Lobb of SparkTank Media and Kenny Truong of eXp Realty
An agent is tired of working with other inexperienced agents who lack basic professionalism. What should her broker say?
We know that technology and automation are necessary to attract tenants to multifamily complexes. But what developers aren't doing is using this interconnectivity to enhance the feeling of community