10 things your broker wishes you'd learned in real estate school
Broker Joseph Santini offers 10 truths about real estate that will put you on the right track and save you some time on your path to success
by Joseph Santini Apr 18
5 tips for hiring great professional office staff
Hire like a pro if you want your office to be all that it can be, broker Joseph Santini writes. The right hire can make all the difference in supporting agents and clients
by Joseph Santini Jan 23
5 mindset shifts the pros will be making in 2025
Every top producer is just a new agent who refuses to give up, broker Joseph Santini writes. Learn from the attitudes and habits of top producers to get 2025 off on the right foot
by Joseph Santini Dec 23
Top 10 reasons agents will leave you in the next few months
Rather than non-stop recruiting, put more time into retaining the agents you already have, broker Joseph Santini writes. Here's how to hold onto them
by Joseph Santini Oct 17
5 steps to crafting a winning buyer presentation
Better communication and better expectation-setting: that's what a well-developed buyer presentation can create for you and your clients, broker Joseph Santini writes
by Joseph Santini Sep 24
Compass Florida founding member Bobby Jones joins Douglas Elliman
After 9 years with Compass, Bobby Jones has joined Douglas Elliman as its executive director of luxury sales. Jones specializes in listing waterfront and luxury estates across South Florida
by Marian McPherson Sep 12
Be bold: How to be a champion of change during uncertain times
As we face change as an industry, it’s crucial to be able to face that change with confidence in order to be able to thrive, broker Joseph Santini writes. Here’s how to build a tolerance for change
by Joseph Santini Aug 13
Citron founder Andrew Left charged with stock manipulation
A longtime thorn in Zillow's side, Left and Citron Capital LLC are accused by DOJ and SEC of profiting by taking positions in companies that were the opposite of what they told investors to do
by Matt Carter Jul 26
Teams Spotlight: The Exclusive Group at Douglas Elliman
Find out how the team's 3 co-founders — Gary Pohrer, Nick Malinosky and Devin Kay — developed a team that spans the South Florida coastline from Jupiter to Miami Beach
by Christy Murdock Jul 11
5 easy ways to stay in your lane during a transaction
Stop trying to be all things to your clients, broker Joseph Santini writes. Focus on the things that fall within your purview and direct traffic as needed on your transactions
by Joseph Santini Jul 10
Take the temperature of office culture by starting at the top
Whether you're a broker-owner, managing broker or team leader, you may be surprised to find out how much your vibe affects your organization, Joseph Santini writes
by Joseph Santini Jun 11
Teams Spotlight: The Senada Adžem Team at Douglas Elliman
After surviving wartime and a city under siege, find out how team leader Senada Adžem built an award-winning real estate business
by Christy Murdock Jun 6
10 tips for hosting standing-room-only office meetings
Want your agents to look forward to meetings? Broker Joseph Santini shares 5 tips for making your office meetings must-attend events (and 5 things to avoid at all costs)
by Joseph Santini May 9
You have 3 brokerage models to choose from. Which works for you?
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Once you've passed your real estate exam, broker Joseph Santini writes, your first order of business will be deciding what type of brokerage will serve you best in your new career
by Joseph Santini Apr 19
10 things to do to stay relevant as a real estate agent in 2024
No matter what's going on in the industry at large, everyone has the opportunity to get better, faster and stronger at what they do every day, broker Joseph Santini writes
by Joseph Santini Apr 17