10 reasons to embrace the shift to a seller-focused business
Opinion
If agents want to beat out their local competition, writes trainer and leadership expert Jeff Glover, they need to start focusing on owning the listing inventory in their markets
by Jeff Glover Apr 4
The agent count model doesn't work for teams
Opinion
If you want to see your team implode after a few years, focus on filling seats with anyone who can breathe. Here’s why the agent count model simply doesn’t work for building a profitable team
by Jeff Glover Apr 13
How to extend the life of a real estate conference
There is no denying the magic and energy you feel at great conference, but when you get home it seems to slip away. Follow these tips to stay in the zone
by Jeff Glover Jan 31
What real estate coaches don’t want you to know
Opinion
How do you spot the real deal when it comes to coaches and trainers? According to Jeff Glover, these four types of coaches may not be focused on your best interest
by Jeff Glover Dec 8
Ignore your MLS stats and head-in-the-sand optimists
Opinion
Opinions about appreciation and market speculation are rampant at the water cooler. Before you jump in with your opinion make sure to do the math on your local market
by Jeff Glover Jul 18
Forget conventional wisdom! The new rules for buyers
Opinion
You may think you know how to talk to buyer leads but today's market offers different challenges. Avoid these three things in your first contact with a buyer
by Jeff Glover Mar 15
The case for reinvention: Why agents should always be adapting
Opinion
The shuttering of Zillow Offers is a good lesson in reinvention for all agents. As consumer expectations change, agents need to adapt and add value to stay ahead of the competition
by Jeff Glover Nov 25
Are you ready to commit? 8 steps for making solid decisions
How do you know if you'll commit to a new tool, program or resource? Too many agents give up before seeing their goals through, so before you pull the trigger, use these steps to determine if you should move forward
by Jeff Glover Aug 25
Why 'do what you love, outsource the rest' is bad advice
Opinion
While hiring staff to take on tasks you’re not best at is a common way of growing a team, it can be incredibly costly to hire out a task you haven't mastered yet. Here’s what you should consider before opting to 'hire it out'
by Jeff Glover Jun 14
12 action items for finishing the year strong post-lockdown
Although we're about to ease into a summer of uncertainty, agents still have an opportunity to take advantage of the months ahead and rev up their business — and they can start by tackling these 12 strategies
by Jeff Glover Jun 25
It's time to break your silence on racial injustice
Opinion
A Detroit-based agent shares why it's time to stop holding your tongue on racial injustice, plus some resources to better educate yourself
by Jeff Glover Jun 4
9 ways to minimize the pandemic's impact on business
When this situation turns the corner, there will be plenty of business to go around. Here are the actions you need to take now to ensure your business is healthy when things rebound
by Jeff Glover Mar 30
How do you create urgency without being pushy? Try this simple strategy
It’s critical that you have a relationship with prospects at the exact moment they are thinking of pulling the trigger, or you risk losing the client to another agent
by Jeff Glover Mar 3
Off track on your sales goals? Start using the ‘midway mayday’ system
Hold yourself accountable for meeting your goals by using this mid-month checkup
by Jeff Glover Jan 24