How cities and homeowners zoned themselves into a housing crisis
Los Angeles is one of many cities that dramatically reduced its own housing capacity over decades via a series of 20th century city planning initiatives, including homeowner-led downzoning efforts
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 27
Accountability vs. motivation: Which is more important now?
As a leader, you need to focus more on systems and processes and let your agents determine their own ways of ensuring accountability and motivation
by Adam Hergenrother Jan 17
The coach’s love-hate guide to profitability in 2023
To maximize your profitability in 2023, you must also address how your beliefs, attitudes and feelings either support or undermine your ability to take the actions that result in success
by Bernice Ross Dec 28
6 red flags to watch out for in 2023 to stay on track in your business
Opinion
Businesses can be complex mechanisms. Make sure you are measuring yours against the standards that will keep the business operational with forward momentum in the new year
by James Becker Dec 23
7 types of real estate agents this market will crush
Some agent types aren't going to survive a downturn. Here's how to avoid being one of them
by Jimmy Burgess Dec 9
Will I have to sell real estate til I'm 70?
Opinion
Planning and saving are difficult for most independent contractors, but studies show that agents are often guilty of not planning for their future
by Lorraine Beato Nov 29
Need to pinch your pennies? These 11 smart-money tips will help
No matter how far along you are in your career, you may come across a dry spell. In real estate, nothing is guaranteed, put your finances first with these tips
by Chris Heller Nov 8
3 essentials for your all-hands-on-deck marketing meeting
Opinion
Brokers and team leaders know they need to adjust the sails of their marketing strategy for the remainder of the year and beyond. Review these essential points and head into your next marketing meeting prepared and with a fresh plan
by Rachael Hite Oct 11
Work smarter! 5 rules for repurposing real estate content
Repurposing content across platforms is a smart way to streamline your workload and ensure that your entire audience doesn’t miss your message
by Laura Stace Oct 10
Is your 2022 business plan holding up? Time for a reboot
Opinion
Many agents are taking a beat to rethink their business plans they wrote at the beginning of 2022. Is your plan ready to shift with the market?
by B. J. Sonderman Jul 8
Thinking of starting a brokerage? 3 things to do before you make a hire  
Opinion
Before you hire your first admin or lay the groundwork for your first buyer's agent, there are nuts and bolts items you need to handle. Here's where to start
by Erica Ramus Mar 3
Set the stage for 2022: 4 steps to start off on the right foot
While some agents hit the new year running, others seem to be stuck in the mud, repeating the same mistakes from the previous year and going nowhere. Here are 4 key areas to master for 2022 to get your business going in the right direction
by Carl Medford Dec 7
Want to level up in 2022? 5 ways to approach growth
If you want to level up in 2022, first, slow down. Think carefully about the past year — what worked, what didn't, what could've used a little improvement — and then start carving your path to growth one step at a time
by Mauricio Umansky Sep 28
Working on your 2022 business plan? Do this simple exercise
Guarantee you're ready for the upcoming year by following through now
by Danny Batsalkin Sep 28
Want to hit the ground running in 2021? Follow these 8 steps
To make the most of their time, agents need to hit the restart button now — before jumping into the new year. Cross out these actionable items, and you'll kick off 2021 right
by Mayleene DeFreece Nov 28