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The market has shifted. If you’re working the same way you did a year ago, you’re likely getting half the results, coach Verl Workman writes. Talent is rewarded over timing
Scammers prey on the loneliness epidemic and desire for genuine connection, security expert Robert Siciliano writes, a feeling that even the most successful among us can experience
Want to brag on your business and the service you provide? There’s no more convincing format than a case study based on a previous transaction
Whether you lead a team, brokerage or mentor new agents, it's time to ask whether real estate training prepares them for long-term success, Josh Ries writes
Texas agent Tell Butler advises real estate agents to stay calm, cool and collected, even when client complications flare up
Underselling yourself is a luxury you can’t afford in this tough market, coach Darryl Davis writes. Here are the strategies you need to prove your worth (and protect your commission)
Being visible is not optional, communications expert Cristin Culver writes. It's fuel for growth, and now, it's an existential imperative
Who really wins when your brokerage uses AI? For broker Holly Brink, tech adoption should never come at the price of personal client service
If your listing has been sitting on the market for too long, trainer Bernice Ross shares 5 elements of a successful strategy to get it sold
Opinion
Women don’t lack the ability to lead, eXp's Wendy Forsythe writes. What’s missing is the willingness of organizations to give them the same chances that men have long been afforded
We asked you to tell us what your market looks like and who has the advantage right now. Here are your responses
Ready to make the most of your new real estate career? Learn from team leader Carl Medford, and create a firm foundation for your business
Opinion
No, the real estate world didn't end a year ago with implementation of the terms of NAR's commission settlement. However, it did change. Here's how, according to Cara Ameer
The once-niche appeal of self-sufficient, sustainable and off-grid living is going mainstream. For agents, understanding this buyer can mean new opportunities in a changing market
Phillip Cantrell, CEO of Benchmark Realty, writes that incremental improvements are vital for long-term success. This article is based on an excerpt from his book 'Failing My Way to Success'