New agent? 12 tips for getting more listings as you learn the ropes
Building a business from the ground up takes time, resources and support. You'll also need a few helpful strategies to help ramp up your growth. Here are a few tips and tricks to get you up to speed at your new career
by Darryl Davis Nov 12
How to find listings in a highly competitive market
Becky Eakle argued during Coldwell Banker's Gen Blue Experience that the listing agent always wins. The key then is figuring out how to get more would-be sellers off the fence
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 5
Defend your commission: 5 reasons you're worth it
Handle the commission objection with confidence, and know your value. These five reasons illustrate why you’re worth every penny
by Darryl Davis Jul 22
Get buyers homes! 7 tips for sniffing out off-market properties
In today’s heated seller’s market, these tactics can help you stand out from the pack and help your buyers find their dream homes
by Luke Babich Jun 22
Want to rake in listings? FSBOs hold the key
With inventory starvation, agents need to explore all possibilities to gain more listings — and FSBOs are ripe for the picking. Here is a novel way to get in front of potential (and actual) FSBOs
by Jay Thompson Jun 2
Listing Lessons: How I got a developer $50K more
In this listing story, Anthony West shares how confidence and a strong understanding of the market’s inventory are key to your success as a real estate professional
by Anthony West Jun 1
Overlooked inventory: 6 ways to find that diamond in the rough
Inventory can be found anywhere — real estate agents just have to get creative and put a little legwork into unearthing it
by Lillian Dickerson May 27
Bubble trouble: How agents are managing client anxiety amid bubble talk
Today's crazy market conditions are forcing agents to have sometimes-challenging conversations about what a bubble is and what might happen in a correction
by Jim Dalrymple II May 4
How to steer your brokerage through extreme markets
Operating a brokerage during extreme market fluctuations? You'll need to develop a strategy — and that starts with supporting your agents, providing superior service and learning how to be flexible through it all
6 ways agents can disrupt the disruptors today
Embracing change, technology and the evolution of our industry is the key to succeeding and remaining relevant as an agent. Do this consistently, and you will emerge as a leader in your marketplace
by Faisal Susiwala Mar 8
Choice is good! Why new methods of selling homes are a win-win
Opinion
Although no app is going to replace agents, the concern of disruption in the industry is real. And nothing seems to stoke those fears more than non-traditional ways of buying and selling a home
by Jay Thompson Oct 15
6 reasons FSBOs fail epically even in a hot market
Opinion
Unfortunately, DIY sellers often have to go through these sometimes painful motions to get a much-needed reality check
by Cara Ameer Oct 13
Stuck in a sales slump? 5 steps to work your way out
Everyone hits a slump at some point in their career. Here are 5 approaches to get you out of it
by Anthony West Jan 24
7 reasons for-sale-by-owners fail
Opinion
Less than 10 percent of for sale by owner sellers actually succeed, but what is it, actually, that prevents FSBO sellers from being able to close their property sale?
by Bill Gassett Jan 16
How to hit the sweet spot for your business in 2020 
Opinion
Leverage the wealth of data out there to make better business decisions in 2020
by Bernice Ross Jan 8