Ramping up referral business is more important than ever in 2023
Uncertainty is putting pressure on real estate agents' databases. Hot leads have simmered, and suddenly business is harder to come by. That's why referrals are more valuable than ever
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 13
Foreclosures, forecasts, fix-and-flips: What Attom's data can tell us about 2023
Opinion
Whether you’re a Realtor or a homeowner, market conditions in 2023 are going to vary wildly across the country
by Bernice Ross Jan 13
10 no-upfront-cost lead sources for real estate agents
These companies help you keep a steady flow of leads coming at you without upfront costs
by Jimmy Burgess Jan 13
What agents want in team culture (Hint: It's not Top Golf and Taco Tuesdays)
Opinion
Agents are not looking for the 'fun and feel-good stuff' — they are looking for results in their businesses. It's up to you as a team leader to keep your culture current and project it to the world
by Adam Hergenrother Jan 12
Meredith Pierson teams up with Missy Jerfita at Compass
Following her departure from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Pierson joined forces with Jerfita to build on Jerfita's existing team and create the Jerfita Pierson Team at Compass
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 11
Go pro! 23 reasons top agents stand out among amateurs
When markets get tough, and 2023 is certainly shaping up that way, it's the professionals who come out in the winner’s circle while the amateurs are left standing on the sidelines
by Carl Medford Jan 11
Show your agents love — and build their businesses
It's the middle of winter, and your team is wrestling with new habits and resolutions. Show them appreciation with tools that will help them capture business, not just words of encouragement
by Rachael Hite Jan 10
Hate door-knocking? 4 alternatives for reaching new clients
As a real estate agent, your relationships are everything. Put your best foot forward this year as you forge new connections and boost your business in the process
by James Harris AND David Parnes Jan 9
Social media matters more when you're a team leader. Here's how to stand out
Being a leader, regardless of the size of your team, is going to require you to create a memorable social media footprint
23 ways to generate leads in 2023
Lead generation is the lifeblood of a successful real estate business. What are you going to do in 2023 to take your business to the next level?
by Jimmy Burgess Jan 6
How to next-level your community service
In part two of this two-part series, Bernice Ross interviews mega-producers who focus on, and find success from, giving back to their communities in a big way
by Bernice Ross Jan 5
Dealing with disasters: How agents can help their communities recover
When disaster strikes, the connections we’ve built in the course of our daily work can prove invaluable in the recovery effort and beyond
by Marcus Larrea Jan 5
Here are some of the biggest lessons you learned in 2022: Pulse
Whether it was a personal insight or a professional skill, we wanted to know what you learned last year that changed everything
by Inman Jan 4
Mega-producers talk expanding your business by giving back
Many top-producing agents make giving back a priority. In this two-part series, Bernice Ross interviews some who make it a standard practice
by Bernice Ross Jan 4
A grassroots approach to agent-centered 2023 business planning
Approaching the 2023 plan from the branch’s perspective provides an agent-centric point of view that promotes engagement and investment because the ideas are homegrown, not coming from the corporate office
The Real Word's predictions for the 2023 market
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White are talking about the end-of-year Case-Schiller update, the Twitter account real estate agents should be following, the marketing trends that won't make it into 2023 and the pitfalls of quiet quitting
by Byron Lazine Dec 30