7 massive mistakes most real estate agents are making right now
Uncertainty breeds error, and mistakes cause clients to find new agents. Avoid these agent blunders, and you'll find all kinds of opportunity, says Jimmy Burgess
by Jimmy Burgess Oct 27
Starving for clients? Double down on these 5 marketing basics
Nearly 25 years in, Las Vegas broker Alex Adabashi has seen the ups and downs of many markets. Learn the tried-and-true strategies he recommends to generate and convert more leads
by Alex Adabashi Oct 27
24 coaching strategies that will help your business soar in 2024
If you've been struggling with motivation, mindset and the strains of the current market, author and trainer Bernice Ross offers two dozen proven techniques to get you back on track
by Bernice Ross Oct 26
Want to recruit top talent? Master the art of virtual interviewing
According to brokerage growth expert Jim Turner, improving your virtual interview skills and setup increases your reach and your ability to connect with the best (and busiest) agents in your market
by Jim Turner Oct 25
Altman Brothers expand to Arizona with Grigg's Group partnership
A new boutique luxury brokerage called Grigg's Group Powered by The Altman Brothers builds on a decade-long relationship the team formed with team leader Scott Grigg, Inman has learned
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 25
Livian names former eXp executive Thad Fisher as SVP of Revenue
The Keller Williams mega team named Fisher, the former eXp vice president of global growth, to oversee Livian's growth strategy and market center expansion efforts
by Marian McPherson Oct 24
17 ways to audit your online content as Sitzer | Burnett unfolds
Are some of the issues coming out in the bombshell trial making you uneasy about your digital footprint? Find out what to check and how to make sure that your online content is kept current
by Christy Murdock Oct 24
Closing at all costs: Are your training materials too aggressive?
Opinion
Great agents know how to push past objections and get listings from the kitchen table to the MLS, but what if the training to do so crosses a line?
by Rachael Hite Oct 23
9 tips for maintaining a healthy relationship with your phone
Broker Pam Blair writes that, although you need your phone to keep in touch with clients and colleagues, it's vital to set appropriate and healthy boundaries around screen time
by Pam Blair Oct 23
Insider secrets to survive the shift to today’s skills-based market
Coach Verl Workman joins Bernice Ross to talk all things teams, growth and the demands of the current real estate market
by Bernice Ross Oct 23
How global events jeopardize fair housing (and what you can do)
Dr. Lee Davenport draws on both historical context and current events to describe how the latest news can impact the application of fair housing laws and policies
by Lee Davenport Oct 23
Why agent training's on trial in Sitzer | Burnett: The Download
This week: As Sitzer | Burnett begins, the way agents communicate on commission may be the first thing to change
by Christy Murdock Oct 20
As objection handlers come under fire, these 7 ChatGPT ideas hold up
Although you need to be careful with ChatGPT, it can be a great resource for idea generation. We asked how to handle commission questions and got some surprisingly solid suggestions
by Christy Murdock Oct 20
Here's how to stop a vacant land scam with a single email
Opinion
Security expert Robert Siciliano teaches you the 5 red flags for this scam and shows you how to put a stop to this type of real estate fraud with a simple and effective email response
by Robert Siciliano Oct 20
Diversity, equity and inclusion confusion: Equality isn't favoritism
Opinion
People often fear operating within equity and equality means selecting individuals solely based on that, broker Zak Shellhammer explains, but equity and equality are not about favoritism
by Zak Shellhammer Oct 19
10 tasks real estate agents delegate (but absolutely shouldn't)
Opinion
If the 80-20 principle is correct, it’s critical to make sure that you’re focused on what matters and delegate the rest. But agents have taken this too far, writes broker Nick Schlekeway
by Nick Schlekeway Oct 19