5 fundamentals you can't afford to ignore this summer
Those agents who are still consistently working the fundamentals are the ones seeing success, and they'll also be the ones who have clients when we hit Q4
by Carl Medford Jul 8
Got a buyer on the line? Here are 4 steps for handling objections today
Those who learn to effectively handle objections will be the ones who end up at the closing table with their clients
by Carl Medford Jun 24
10 skills listing agents need to thrive in today's market
To be the best at your craft, take the required abilities, practice more than the competition and then seek out a coach to help fine-tune each area of practice
by Carl Medford Jun 14
Stop trying to be Steve Jobs. Focus on these 12 principles instead
These 12 principles can act as guideposts and mile markers to measure your forward progress. Do not take shortcuts
by Carl Medford Jun 7
Here's how to find (and become) a life-changing mentor
Whichever side of the mentor/mentee relationship you fall on, it's vital to understand what makes mentoring worthwhile and workable
by Carl Medford May 15
'It is a weird market': Why 'highest and best' could be a deal-killer
Instead of a blanket call for the highest and best offer, listing agents and buyer agents need to get back to the basics of negotiating
by Carl Medford May 3
Vibe check: 4 hacks to create a successful work environment
Environment is everything when it comes to productivity and optimal outcomes. Here's how to create one that's conducive to success
by Carl Medford Apr 28
Commission compression depression? 4 steps to ease pain
Do your clients focus on price or potential? Whether it's your commission or their home price, their attitude will make all the difference
by Carl Medford Apr 19
8 critical traits that separate great real estate leaders from the rest
Leadership is not an inherent quality; it can be learned and constantly improved, according to PLACE's Ben Kinney and Brian Gubernick. They've identified these 8 leadership game-changers
by Carl Medford Mar 15
Rivals to allies: Foster healthy competition with these 4 rules
Healthy competition is the foundation upon which we strive to provide our clients with the highest level of customer service and care
by Carl Medford Mar 7
Playing the blame game in this market? Here's how to stop
The blame game has an insidious effect on your business. Find out how to keep it from damaging your team's unity and morale
by Carl Medford Feb 15
How the 5 love languages can transform your work life
Help individuals identify their specific love language, and then work to develop an office culture that helps effectively nurture each other and builds on each other’s strengths and love languages
by Carl Medford Feb 9
What Chick-fil-A can teach your team
Opinion
Although they claim to have been the first to offer a fried chicken sandwich, Chick-fil-A realized that anyone else could offer a competing product. Therefore, they focused on developing an unbeatable customer experience
by Carl Medford Feb 1
How to navigate 2023 using your personal North Star
Charting your course is essential for navigating effectively. Create a set of beliefs and practices to help your company navigate through the unknown waters of the market
by Carl Medford Jan 23
Go pro! 23 reasons top agents stand out among amateurs
When markets get tough, and 2023 is certainly shaping up that way, it's the professionals who come out in the winner’s circle while the amateurs are left standing on the sidelines
by Carl Medford Jan 11