Should real estate agents have tattoos? The pros weigh in
Austin Victoria of 'Selling the OC' talks about balancing personal expression and professionalism in an industry that is rapidly evolving
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 11
how to audit your brand
Alyssa Stalker offers a simple step-by-step process to help agents evaluate their brand, find what’s out of sync and realign their message with who they are now
by Alyssa Stalker Nov 8
In bid to win luxury, eXp launches Sports & Entertainment division
As luxury brokerages compete for the attention of high-net-worth buyers, eXp Realty is elevating its service with a designated Sports & Entertainment division
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 21
HomeSmart celebrates 25 years with new branding, messaging
HomeSmart unveiled new branding for its 25th anniversary on Tuesday. Brokerage leaders said the redesign reflects its commitment to 'simplicity and transparency'
by Marian McPherson Oct 14
Two people shaking hands in front of an explosion of color to signify media outreach strategies for real estate.
Tap into content and media opportunities to raise your profile and elevate the reputation of your real estate business, broker-owner Amy Stockberger writes
by Amy Stockberger Oct 13
steering wheel
Word of mouth is great, Stacey Ross Cohen writes, but in today's ever-changing real estate landscape, a focused marketing plan is essential for long-term brand health
An image of the Compass CEO Robert Reffkin and the Anywhere CEO Ryan Schneider in front of a wall of question marks to symbolize this Compass-Anywhere merger FAQ.
What does the Compass-Anywhere deal mean for private listings? For NAR? For agents in the trenches? We've got the answers
by Christy Murdock Oct 1
Hoby Hanna
The hard part comes after the deal closes. Howard W. 'Hoby' Hanna tells you how to retain agents, reassure clients and lead through the uncertainty of a merger
by Howard W. Hanna Oct 1
cityscape
In case you were head down in the Compass merger news last week, we've put together a roundup of the market stats and how-tos you may have missed
by Christy Murdock Sep 29
A photo of Giorgio Armani among fashion models to represent brokerage leadership lessons from Giorgio Armani.
The designer showed us that greatness isn’t loud, rushed or accidental, Darryl Davis writes. It’s carefully crafted, relentlessly consistent and fueled by deep love of the work
by Darryl Davis Sep 25
9 real estate lead-gen mistakes that are killing your ROI
Profitable lead generation for real estate agents is about understanding timelines, systems, communication and conversion, Josh Ries writes
by Josh Ries Sep 17
A woman working at a computer symbolizing how to set up a new real estate business.
Jessica Souza shares a beginner-friendly roadmap to structure your business, build your team and feel confident in your new role as a self-employed CEO
by Jessica Souza Sep 12
Your brand isn't what you say it is (it's what others see)
What you say about your brand doesn’t matter, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes. It lives in the eye of the beholder, and it’s shaped by the perceptions of countless external stakeholders
A picture of Taylor Swift kissing Travis Kelce with onlooking fans watching to represent Taylor Swift-level client loyalty in real estate.
Trainer Rachael Hite reflects on the core strategies that the most successful agents she knows use to drive their businesses
by Rachael Hite Aug 29