Agents don't prefer their office’s 'preferred lender'? Here's what to do 
Opinion
In this month's agent broker perspective, what should an agent do when her brokerage's affiliated lender is less than preferable?
by Anthony Askowitz Mar 29
Quitting time? How brokers can help cash-strapped agents survive
Opinion
In a market where listings are still scarce, a mid-career agent is having difficulties. What can the broker do for an agent in this position, who is completely strapped for cash?
by Anthony Askowitz Feb 28
Fashion victims? When broker and agent style choices clash
The standard for appropriate business attire is always a moving target, especially in real estate. How should residential real estate brokers navigate this ever-shifting playing field?
by Anthony Askowitz Jan 31
Moving on up? The realities for market-changing agents
Opinion
In this month's situation: Veteran agents may find that leaving their current market for greener pastures doesn't always work, since their current success may have more to do with their network than their business acumen
by Anthony Askowitz Dec 29
Stay or go? Balancing new agents and veterans through a shift
Opinion
In this month's broker/agent perspective: A broker tries to hang onto his new agents who are discouraged by the tough market as well as a top producer who's showing signs of resentment
by Anthony Askowitz Nov 23
Stingy buyers? Angry sellers? Nurturing clients through a shift
Opinion
This month: After several consecutive years of a strong sellers’ market, an agent must help her clients accept a major market shift. What tools can her broker provide to enlighten these sellers who may have missed the 'peak,' but can still have an incredibly profitable sale?
by Anthony Askowitz Oct 31
Team taking over? Don't let intra-office recruitment sidetrack growth
Opinion
There are plenty of twists and turns when trying to do the right thing for the individual agent, the team and the brokerage. In this month's scenario, a broker weighs the pros and cons of team recruitment from within the ranks of his own brokerage
by Anthony Askowitz Sep 22
Do luxury agents deserve VIP treatment from brokers?
Opinion
The problem for this broker? How do you balance winning recruitment perks with the optics of favoritism when wooing a rock-star luxury agent?
by Anthony Askowitz Jul 22
Agents can't let crypto creep into their real estate spheres
Opinion
This month: A veteran agent is developing a side interest in cryptocurrency that is bleeding into her real estate business. Should her broker keep her focused on their primary business?
by Anthony Askowitz Jun 28
Lone ranger vs. social butterfly: How to strike the balance at work
Opinion
Encouraging introverted agents often comes down to some creative gear-switching. In this Agent/Broker Perspective, Miami broker Anthony Askowitz offers a hypothetical scenario and a practical resolution
by Anthony Askowitz Apr 12
Don't fire that client! Set boundaries right from the get-go
Opinion
Heading off frustrating experiences with demanding clients often comes down to the expectations you set from the get-go. Learning how to deal with them requires both broker and agent perspectives
by Anthony Askowitz Mar 25
The retirement plan agents ignore (and how brokers can help)
Opinion
Because of their superior understanding and experience with market trends, this is one retirement investment which offers agents the opportunity to benefit from their own expertise
by Anthony Askowitz Mar 8
A competitor is recruiting me: Should I jump ship to another brokerage?
Opinion
Brokers have 2 solid options to consider when agents give notice of their intention to leave
by Anthony Askowitz Sep 22
Agent/broker perspective: How to create safe spaces in a polarized office
Opinion
To work in harmony, the broker can also encourage a safe space culture where differing points of view are respected
by Anthony Askowitz Feb 16
Agent/broker perspective: Should agents still practice all COVID guidelines?
Opinion
After months of virtual everything, an agent feels ready for much more face-to-face interaction. Can her broker convince her otherwise? 
by Anthony Askowitz Oct 27