You're the CEO of your business. Time to plan like it
Sisters Maeda Palius and Amy Chorew offer guidance on developing a comprehensive business plan, so you can better understand your business as you plan for your financial future
by Maeda Palius AND Amy Chorew Mar 19
Make it count! How to plan your 2023 marketing budget
Clear out some time on the calendar to put the necessary thought into nailing down your marketing budget this year
by Rainy Hake Austin Dec 27
10 financial don’ts heading into a recession
Impulse purchases may come back to haunt you when you are presented with an investment opportunity but have no ability to capitalize due to past financial recklessness
by Carl Medford Nov 11
'Million Dollar Listing LA' stars on 5 expenses to budget for right away
As independent contractors, real estate agents must keep on top of expenses. Here are some budget-savvy tips for newbies
by David Parnes AND James Harris Apr 4
First year in real estate? New agent expenses to budget for
Here’s a month-by-month breakdown of what to expect your first year in real estate
by Christy Murdock Jul 17
4 fundamental skills agents need to brush up on right now
Are you practicing clear communication? Mastering the art of negotiation? No matter how many years you spend in the business, there are a few essential skills every agent should revisit and polish from time to time
by Santiago Arana Apr 20
3 essential uses of Excel for real estate investors
For those who know how to use it, Excel is a cost-effective, portable alternative to expensive industry programs. Instead of looking for specialized solutions, here's why this simple tool can get the job done
by Larry Alton Jan 26
10 steps for cutting your brokerage's budget now
Opinion
Adjust to the situation, be conservative in your planning, and prepare for a slow recovery
by Erica Ramus Apr 16
4 financial decisions couples should make before buying a home
Millennial real estate expert Dana Bull shares tips about getting a mortgage, setting a budget, splitting housing costs, and creating a contingency plan
by Marian McPherson Feb 14
Growing beyond a team: 10 things you should know as you scale
Opinion
Take the journey with this team leader and learn how he went from single agent to leading a team to breaking off into his own brokerage
Dollars and Sense: 8 budgeting tips to start 2020 off right
If you want to make more money next year and survive in this ever-changing profession we call real estate, then you need to develop a financial plan allowing you to achieve your goals
by John Giffen Dec 15
A woman accountant creating a budget using a calculator
Stop listing reasons, and make it happen
by Laura Viñalet Jul 26
Get smart about spending, debt and retirement: 5 steps to becoming the boss of your money
Your goal is to tell your money what to do, not let it get away from you on an impulse
by Bernice Ross Jul 21