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
How to handle an agent’s social media post gone sideways
Opinion
This month’s situation: A seasoned agent takes the leap into social media, only to have it backfire on her and require guidance from her broker
by Anthony Askowitz Aug 17
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
Married vs. single agents: Balancing familial status in the office
Opinion
In this month's scenario: A newly divorced agent is having trouble adjusting to her new 'single' status in her real estate office. How can her broker help with this difficult transition and adjust any legitimate inequities?
by Anthony Askowitz May 17
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
Do charitable connections help agents sell homes?
A seasoned agent believes her office’s involvement with a well-known charity has no impact on a customer’s decision to hire her or not. Can her broker show her the value of this relationship?
by Anthony Askowitz Jan 19
Should you buy leads? An agent and broker go head-to-head
A veteran agent wants to invest in leads purchased from national services, but her broker views them as active competitors. Is there a happy medium in this situation?
by Anthony Askowitz Nov 22
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: Will serving on a condo board or HOA help my business?
An agent is wondering if joining a condo or homeowners association board will help her in her real estate career. What advice should her broker give her?
by Anthony Askowitz Aug 17