Top 10 never-fail home staging tips for agents
When done right, staging evokes a stronger emotional tie for buyers, which translates to a greater commitment to the home
by Misty Soldwisch Jan 6
How do you build trust? Know more than your competition
Opinion
There is a great deal of data out there, but understanding how to provide context and meaning can help you set yourself apart
by Nikki Beauchamp Jan 6
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
Lesson Learned: 15 agents share their most impactful advice
However you do real estate, you're sure to find some virtual mentors among these 15 real estate agents and their real-world advice
by Christy Murdock Jan 4
No, you don't need to freak out over Facebook's new listings rule
Is it over for real estate agents to post their listings on Facebook? Here's what's going on
by Katie Lance Jan 4
Agents baffled by confusing new Facebook property listing policy
Facebook parent company Meta announced on Dec. 29 that users will no longer be able to share listings on Facebook Marketplace with their business profile, a change that drew agent ire
by Marian McPherson 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
Top San Luis Obispo agent rejoins Christie's International Real Estate
Since 2019, Lindsey Harn has been the leading agent in her market and now is affiliated with the luxury brand's Sereno office, led by co-founders Chris Trapani and Ryan Iwanaga
Brad Inman's inspirational guide to success in 2023
Opinion
Wear clean socks, avoid jerks, give more to your employees than they expect and learn how to stroll like the Italians — read on for these and 96 other shrewd pieces of advice for the new year
by Brad Inman Dec 30
7 resources that guarantee you'll be the smartest agent in the room
When you gather, assimilate and distribute market knowledge, you can become the resource for real estate information in your area. Here's where to get the 411
by Jimmy Burgess Dec 23
Adopt these 7 daily habits to grow your real estate business
Success really can be achieved by consistently practicing these 7 daily activities, Jimmy Burgess writes. If you work this plan, you will see results in your production
by Jimmy Burgess Dec 1
Look professionally flawless with these 7 overlooked tech tools
Opinion
These underrated apps and tools can help you juggle the many aspects of your business with ease
by Jimmy Burgess Oct 28
Dealing with a 'bad' agent on the other side? Use MAGIC
When faced with an inept agent or a grumpy person, a subtle bit of MAGIC can make all the difference
by Brian McKenna Aug 25
Put nightmare clients in the past with these 10 tips
Remember your most miserable client? Here's how to avoid a repeat of that experience. Just reverse-engineer it so you don't attract someone similar
by Bernice Ross Aug 24
Before you take the plunge: What to know before becoming a part-time agent
Ready to begin your real estate career by going part-time? Part-time agent Joel Lock offers his tried-and-true advice for agents taking the dual-career plunge
by Joel Lock Jun 6