Real Estate Career Tips, How-Tos, & Guides
As the head of AJ Team Realty, Northern Virginia’s Allen Johnson never forgets it’s all about the people he serves
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If you’re a woman considering a career in real estate, harnessing these qualities and characteristics can set you up for success when working with clients and closing deals
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More this week: Byron and Nicole discuss mortgage delinquencies, outdated seller beliefs and Blockbuster’s themed Airbnb
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The third quarter is winding down, but the market is still hot. If you’re willing to dig deep, hold the line and keep your foot on the gas, you can ensure your business will have a strong fourth quarter
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This moment of heightened awareness about equality is an opportunity for real estate professionals to etch a more complete story on the history of real estate in America. Here's why the industry could benefit from more diversity training and courses
Brokers can bring so much to the table by offering coaching opportunities to agents. Your motivations, guidance, advice and availability is critical to their success. Here are a handful of coaching tips brokers should heed
Because real estate agents are always on the go, hopping from meetings to showings, you have to be prepared for anything that comes your way. This means keeping your car stocked with necessities. Here's a nifty list
The 'people management' aspect of team-building doesn't always come easily to leaders. But letting go of control over the business you've painstakingly built is a critical step in growing and building trust with your team. Here's how to do it
With a pandemic raging in the background, we know you've had to make some tough calls this year. But what was the most important (read: most difficult) decision you've had to make so far?
From finding clients to thinking of what to say, there are so many things that run through a new agent's head. This week, Byron Van Arsdale, a coach and former broker-owner, talks about the most vital things rookies need to succeed
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Everybody talks about low inventories, but nobody does anything about it. Find out how to get the listings you need for the buyers who are still looking
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The pandemic fast-tracked a number of paradigm shifts that were already reshaping our living habits. So, should agents try to appeal to these new buyer desires or stick with traditional, tried-and-true features?
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There's no doubt that this year's global health crisis shook the foundations of our life and work. So, what are the rules of living in this new normal? One coach weighs on adapting for 2020
This week, our readers share the best piece of advice they've ever received from family, colleagues and leaders. These nuggets of wisdom are not only applicable in the (home) office, but in day-to-day life as well
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When it comes to real estate, people still hold on to a host of tired, old-school beliefs that are hard to shake off. But to ensure a successful sale, agents need to educate their sellers on how the process actually works today. Here's how
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Increasing access to market data, evolving buyer behaviors and the new COVID-19 realities have made this practice obsolete. Here are 5 reasons to share with sellers to keep them from making this costly mistake
Email is a particularly valuable means of communication in real estate especially now, when sharing information about listings and dealing efficiently with buyers and sellers are key. That's why you need to get it right. Here's how